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New Research Indicates Aluminum in Deodorant Linked To Breast Cancer

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 24, 2017

We live in a world where the products that we use on a daily basis are actually laden with some of the most toxic chemicals on the planet. Studies are now showing that continuous exposure to toxic chemicals in personal hygiene products, such as antiperspirants, may be related to allergic reactions, Alzheimer's, and even breast cancer in women [1]. This may come as no surprise considering the fact that most deodorants are made up of aluminum chlorohydrate, as well as up to 20 other toxic chemicals. (more…)

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Are Lead Bullets Toxic? 4 Dangers of Lead Dust

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Mar 7, 2016

Despite having been banned from household paints since 1978, lead exposure remains a serious issue, and lead bullets are a major contributor. The concern with lead bullets is that they can fragment upon firing and impact. This results in lead dust that can contaminate the environment and meat, in the case of hunting. Let's take a closer look at the concern of lead bullets and how they contribute to lead exposure and poisoning. (more…)

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4 Sources of Arsenic You’d Never Expect

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 29, 2016

If you’re a fan of classic murder mysteries, chances are you know how deadly arsenic can be. There are two forms of this toxic metal that we need to worry about: organic and inorganic. Now, organic arsenic is completely different than the organic label on food. In arsenic, it simply refers to the presence of carbon. It’s also seen as the lesser of two evils. “Inorganic” arsenic, though, is nasty stuff, with lots of health concerns attached to it. [1] (more…)

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4 Ways to Detoxify Aluminum From Your Life

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Feb 9, 2016

Aluminum is a toxic metal so pervasive in our environment that it's practically impossible to avoid. It's present in water, soil, food, cookware, and food packaging. Even items like conventional antiperspirants and antacids, products used by millions every day, contain aluminum. Yet aluminum has been linked to neurological conditions like Alzheimer's disease and some research has even linked it to cancer. As the use of aluminum has become increasingly prevalent over the past 150 years, so has accumulation in the human body. (more…)

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The Health Dangers of Arsenic Toxicity

By Dr. Edward Group, DC
Updated Dec 4, 2015

Arsenic is an element that is extremely toxic to human health. Arsenic poisoning or arsenicosis occurs when someone is exposed to high levels of arsenic, typically by unknowingly ingesting it. Although uncommon, poisoning can occur by inhalation or through dermal absorption. [1] Despite this, or maybe because of it, humans have used arsenic in many capacities- as an insecticide, as a toxic agent of war, and even as a wood preservation. However, its use in countless industrial applications has contributed to pollution at all levels. Additionally, arsenic exists naturally in […]

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