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The 5 Worst Things About Flame Retardants

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 6, 2015

Not long ago, I discussed 12 ways toxins are sneaking into your life, and while I briefly mentioned the health dangers of flame-retardants, that was just the tip of the iceberg. There’s been a lot of talk lately about these chemicals: namely, that they don’t work as well as claimed. There’s even data suggesting that items treated with flame retardants and those untreated tend to burn at the same rate. So what benefits, if any, are these chemicals providing for us? [1] Well, they’re certainly not helping, and here are […]

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5 Scary Truths About Mercury

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 6, 2015

In a short period of time, we've come a long way in understanding and recognizing the health dangers of mercury. It wasn't but just a generation or two ago that nearly every kid in school played with mercury in science class. Now, fortunately, we understand its danger and are a little less flagrant... but not completely. Mercury continues to be a serious health danger; let's take a look at five scary truths about mercury. (more…)

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9 Uses for Diatomaceous Earth

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Jan 2, 2015

Diatomaceous earth is a natural sedimentary substance that's found and mined from the ground in various regions of the world. It's been used for an impressive list of biological and industrial uses. Below are just some of the interesting uses and benefits of food-grade diatomaceous earth that make it such a diverse, innovative natural substance. Best Ways to Use Diatomaceous Earth 1. Gentle Abrasive Diatomaceous earth is sometimes used in natural hygiene products such as toothpaste and facial washes as a gentle abrasive. [1] It's helpful for removing bacteria that […]

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How to Protect Yourself from Dangerous Cell Phone Radiation

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 2, 2014

Radiation is all around us. Power lines, appliances, and electronic devices all emit electromagnetic frequencies. One source that many of us keep close, perhaps too close, are cell phones, tablets, and other mobile devices. They all use radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy, a form of non-ionizing radiation, to communicate. Research has shown that this type of radiation is not benign or harmless to the human body, especially children. Exposure to cell phone and Wifi radiation has been linked to fatigue, dizziness, mental fog, and even worse. (more…)

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Could Your Smart Tablet Be Damaging to Your Health?

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Nov 25, 2014

Smart tablets, phones, and personal computers are all the rage in today’s technology-driven society, and it doesn’t look like the trend will ever cease. These devices have made life easier than ever before by acting as a singular storage unit for contacts, documents, money, and social networks. Despite their convenience, many companies are still loading their products with hazardous chemicals that are contributing to our environmental crisis. A new report is showing that many tablets and phones are using Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and Brominated flame retardants (BFRs) in their manufacture, […]

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