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Category Archives: Environmental Medicine
Sunshine Vitamin Prevents Radiation Damage
Research reports that vitamin D3 (or calcitriol) can help protect cells from harmful nuclear radiation damage as well as prevent radiation-induced cancer after exposure. Continue reading
Posted in Dietary Supplements, Environmental Medicine
Tagged nuclear disaster, radiation, sunshine vitamin, vitamin d
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This Seed Protects Against Radiation
Research reports that flaxseeds can help protect cells from harmful radiation damage as well as reduce cell damage after exposure. Continue reading
How Can We Reduce Exposure to BPA?
Research reports that probiotics supplementation can bind BPA and excrete it from the body. Continue reading
Posted in Dietary Supplements, Environmental Medicine, Gastrointestinal (GI) Health
Tagged BPA, probiotic
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Health Alert! Fluoridated Water Unsafe For Children
Research reports that fluoridated water increases the risk of dental fluorosis (discolored teeth) in infants and children. Continue reading
Warning! Kids Exposed to Toxic BPA
Research reports that kids are exposed to high BPA levels through foods. Continue reading
Posted in Children's Health, Environmental Medicine
Tagged bisphenol A, BPA, foods, kids
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Herbal Treatment for Lyme Disease?
New research reports that the herbs Samento and Banderol may be effective in fighting Borrelia burgdorferi, the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Samento, derived from the herb Cat’s Claw (Uncaria tomentosa), is free of tretracyclic alkaloids (TOA) that may … Continue reading
Posted in Environmental Medicine, Infectious Diseases
Tagged banderol, herbs, Lyme disease, samento
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Potassium Iodide Only For Nuclear Emergency
Since Japan’s earthquake and nuclear crisis, there has been an increased demand worldwide for a salt called potassium iodide. Radioactive iodine is one of the dangerous contaminants released by a nuclear reactor meltdown. It accumulates in the thyroid gland and … Continue reading
Potassium Iodide Only For Nuclear Emergency
Since Japan’s earthquake and nuclear crisis, there has been an increased demand worldwide for a salt called potassium iodide. Radioactive iodine is one of the dangerous contaminants released by a nuclear reactor meltdown. It accumulates in the thyroid gland and … Continue reading
Warning: Potassium Iodide Only For Nuclear Emergency
Since Japan’s earthquake and nuclear crisis, there has been an increased demand worldwide for a salt called potassium iodide. Radioactive iodine is one of the dangerous contaminants released by a nuclear reactor meltdown. It accumulates in the thyroid gland and … Continue reading
Green Tea Prevents Radiation Damage?
Green tea contains potent antioxidant catechins and polyphenols that help prevent inflammation, cancer, heart disease and other chronic diseases. Now research reports that a green tea polyphenol extract may one of the most powerful free radical scavengers. It found that … Continue reading
Air Pollution Triggers Heart Attacks
President Obama has proclaimed February as American Heart Month, spotlighting heart disease prevention and resources. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for American adults. Now research reports that air pollution is a major trigger for heart attacks. Previous … Continue reading
Good News: Zero Smoking By 2050
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) report that about 5 million people worldwide die from tobacco use. Smoking is a major preventable cause of premature death and disease. Currently about one in five people smoke In the U.S. and … Continue reading
UK Swine Flu Outbreak
British health officials warn that an H1N1 swine flu outbreak appears to be peaking in the UK. There have been over 50 flu-related deaths since the flu season began in Britain. This week, Britain’s Royal College of General Practitioners report … Continue reading
Warning: Smoking One Cigarette Causes Immediate Damage
On December 9, 2010 U.S. Surgeon General Regina Benjamin, M.D. released the 30th Surgeon General’s report on the risks of tobacco. The report warns of immediate damage from social smoking or inhaling secondhand smoke. Tobacco chemicals from smoking only one … Continue reading
Pesticides and Genes Linked to Parkinson’s Disease
Organochlorine pesticides such as DDT were banned in 2001 after it was found to suppress the immune system. However, some developing countries still use DDT. Pesticide exposure has been linked to serious diseases including cancer and ADHD. Now research reports … Continue reading
ADHD Linked to Pesticides
Pesticides have been linked to serious diseases including cancer and Parkinson’s disease. Organophosphate pesticides are used on conventionally grown fruits and vegetables. Now research reports that organophosphate pesticides may be linked to attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). ADHD is the fastest growing … Continue reading
Gingko Biloba Protects Cells
Gingko biloba is derived from the ginkgo tree, one of the oldest living tree species, existing for more than 150 million years. Gingko contains potent antioxidants (ginkgolides) that neutralize harmful free radicals (toxic molecules that cause damage to cells) associated … Continue reading
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