Education
What Is California Proposition 65?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The state of California has a list of chemicals it knows to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. Exposure to any chemical on this list is governed by a law is known as the Safe Drinking Water and...
Update on I-522: The Fight for GMO Labeling
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
There's an initiative on Washington's November 5 ballot that deserves our attention. It's I-522 and it will require that genetically engineered foods be labeled. If you're in Washington, it's very important to understand the opportunity that's being presented. If you're...
Minnesota Becomes First State to Ban Anti-Bacterial Soap Chemical
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Score a victory for smart legislation! Late last week, Minnesota Governor Mark Dayton signed a bill that would prevent manufacturers from using Triclosan in most consumer hygiene products. [1] A lot of people might be wondering... what is triclosan? Despite...
Alert! Research Links Fluoridated Water to ADHD
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Fluoride, a questionable chemical added to drinking water and toothpaste for the oft-repeated goal of preventing tooth decay, may be responsible for certain childhood mental disorders, according to research from the Harvard School of Public Health. The researchers looked at...
Report: Eating Fruits and Vegetables Reduces Risk of Death
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
A vegan or vegetarian diet has long been promoted as a healthy lifestyle choice thanks to a mountain of evidence available to back it up. And now, there’s even more quantitative evidence. A recent report from University College of London...
New Study Links Aluminum to Osteoporosis and Alzheimer's Disease
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The negative health consequences of aluminum exposure have been recognized for quite some time. Unfortunately, this knowledge has not precipitated a mass removal of aluminum from common, household products such as deodorant, cookware, and food storage items. A study recently...
Report: French Lawmakers Call Attention to Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
For years, the scientific community has been debating the exact effects that endocrine disruptors have on the human body. Now, the environmental ministry of France is calling for urgent action from the Council of the European Union, arguing that the...
Lone Star Ticks Trigger Allergic Reactions to Meat
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Recently, a tick named after the state of Texas has been identified as the cause of meat allergies for at least 1,500 people in the United States. The lone star tick, which is most commonly found in the southeastern US,...
Neuroscientist Confirms the Danger of Electromagnetic Radiation
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
With the proliferation of cell phones, wireless Internet, and personal electronic devices, the ill effects of electromagnetic radiation are a huge concern. As the discussion surrounding the dangers of electromagnetic fields (EMFs) has become heated, neuroscientist Dr. Olle Johansson has...
9 Impressive Health Benefits of Lemon Balm
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Lemon balm has a reputation as an incredible herb for supporting good health. Its name is attributed to its lemony scent. The plant's reputed effect on vigor and longevity are attributed to its popularity, and scientific studies have only served...
Health Benefits of Ozonides
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Georg Cronheim published two articles in 1947 that give a thorough and intriguing description of the pharmaceutical uses of ozonides. Since 1947 remarkably few scientific discussions have been made with regard to the chemotherapeutic effects of ozonides, however, those that...
Do Skin Cancer Fears Contribute to Vitamin D Deficiency?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
The sun is both loved and feared, and many people either worship its life-giving warmth or shun it altogether. As fear of skin cancer related to UV exposure became widespread, individuals around the globe began shying away from natural sunlight....
