by Brenda Watson | Sep 26, 2014 | Environmental Toxins, Obesity
Lead is a heavy metal that has been linked to a number of health problems, most notably, neurological conditions. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), in at least four million households, children are being exposed to high levels of lead. And yet, no...
by Brenda Watson | Feb 14, 2014 | Adults, Environmental Toxins, General, Menopause
Women exposed to low levels of lead are more likely to enter menopause early, according to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. The study involved 401 women from Boston and the surrounding area. Those women with the highest level...
by Brenda Watson | Nov 30, 2012 | General
Preliminary results from the Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy (TACT) were presented recently at the American Heart Association (AHA) Scientific Sessions. TACT is by far the largest trial ever performed on chelation therapy for heart disease. The National Institutes...
by lsmith | Oct 3, 2012 | General
The largest source of methylmercury—the most toxic form of the heavy metal mercury—obtained through the diet comes from canned tuna. Thirty-two percent of dietary methylmercury, a known neurotoxin, comes from canned tuna. There are two main types of tuna—albacore and...
by Brenda Watson | Jan 16, 2012 | General
Renew You Challenge Let’s start this week off right! Weekly challenge (I mean opportunity!) to help set you off on the right foot and in the right direction for bringing health to your week. You could even add it to your calendar. Join us! A recent study published...
