Here's how to clean up your act—inside and out.
While Americans take pride in their high standard of hygiene, in many unsuspecting ways our homes are actually filthy.
Super bugs like staph are lurking where you would least expect them. Before you draw yourself a nice, hot bath to wash off unwanted pathogens, consider this—the bathtub is, ironically, the dirtiest of all places in most homes.
To be fair, nearly 90% of all surfaces recently tested in American homes were actually squeaky clean, but the remaining contaminated surfaces are enough to make anyone really… Continue reading Categories
Archives
Edge on Health Blog
Archive for November, 2010
Got Uninvited Guests at Your House?
November 29th, 2010Here's how to clean up your act—inside and out.
While Americans take pride in their high standard of hygiene, in many unsuspecting ways our homes are actually filthy.
Super bugs like staph are lurking where you would least expect them. Before you draw yourself a nice, hot bath to wash off unwanted pathogens, consider this—the bathtub is, ironically, the dirtiest of all places in most homes.
To be fair, nearly 90% of all surfaces recently tested in American homes were actually squeaky clean, but the remaining contaminated surfaces are enough to make anyone really… Continue reading Overstuffed After Thanksgiving?
November 26th, 2010
Weight Loss Formula kicks up metabolism and gets rid of unwanted fat.
Did you overindulge yesterday? Maybe a better question is, who didn't?
While occasional holiday pig-outs won't always pack on the pounds, consistent overeating which can also lead to Type 2 diabetes, just might. A modern day epidemic, "diabesity" affects over 220 million worldwide—and claimed the lives of 1.1 million people in 2005 alone.
Regular exercise and even modest weight loss can delay or prevent Type 2 diabetes as much as 58% in high-risk populations, reports new research in the journal Medicine & Science in Sports &… Continue reading
Reason to Give Thanks
November 24th, 2010
Consider this anti-aging secret that's been around for decades.
What if there was a safe way to eliminate anxiety and depression, colds and infections, joint pain and headaches, fatigue, heart disease and high blood pressure, even osteoporosis? Surprisingly, there is a substance that repairs old and damaged cell membranes so that they absorb nutrients more efficiently. The results? Dramatic mental and physical improvements—including less mortality.
As with most great innovations, procaine (the prime active ingredient in GH-3) was discovered by accident. In 1949, Dr. Ana Aslan at the National Geriatric Institute in Bucharest… Continue reading Ditch That Itch
November 22nd, 2010
The right fat relieves red, itchy skin.
Got dry, itchy skin? Atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema, is all too common this time of year—and scratching can disturb sleep and even lead to infection.
The good news is that omega 6-rich gamma linoleic acid (GLA), needed for healthy skin, offers speedy, safe relief—without using dangerous steroid drugs. In fact, research suggests eczema may result from a GLA deficiency.
Essential fatty acid researcher Artur Klimaszewski, MD, has found that, in eczema, the conversion of dietary linoleic acid- found in common vegetable oils- to GLA is… Continue reading Take Your Body to the Cleaners
November 19th, 2010
Lower your toxic load and shed unwanted body fat with safe autumn detox.
Worldwide, obesity is on the rise. The Centers for Disease Control describes American society as "obesogenic," promoting increasingly unhealthy foods, increased food intake, and physical inactivity.
In today's petrochemical world, the more fat you store in your body, the more toxins you retain. Nearly 100,000 toxins assault your body on a daily basis—even at low levels. Many of these, like pesticides and plastics, can disrupt metabolism, contributing to overweight and obesity.
"Automobile exhaust (in air), heavy metals (in food and… Continue reading What You Can Learn from the Birds and Bees
November 17th, 2010
Simple ways to avoid the growing problems associated with man-made frequencies.
What do bees, birds (not just canaries), and humans have in common? We're all sensitive to the rapidly proliferating expansion of man-made energy from antennae, cell and cordless phones, digital devices, electrical and electronic equipment, microwaves, radio waves, PDAs, satellite TVs, and wireless.
Birds will avoid microwave radiation if they can; they collapse within seconds if they can't. And bee colony collapse—a worldwide phenomenon with potentially devastating impact on our food supply since these insects are prime pollinators—has recently been linked to… Continue reading Are Ultrasounds During Pregnancy Linked to Sky-Rocketing Autism?
November 15th, 2010
What pregnant women—and those who love them—should know.
Is there a time in any woman's life when she takes her health more seriously than when she's pregnant or considering to start a family? "Children today are surrounded by thousands of synthetic chemicals," finds research in the journal Current Opinion in Pediatrics.
While we've learned a lot in recent years about growing environmental risks, it appears more than chemical toxins are involved. Still largely overlooked is electropollution from the constantly expanding number of antennae, cell and cordless phones, digital devices, dirty electricity, medical imaging… Continue reading The Newest Plague Unveiled
November 12th, 2010
Could you be allergic to electricity?
On November 9th, I did a 3-hour interview on Coast-to-Coast Radio and your personal stories of electrosensitivity issues have been pouring in ever since.
Rosy H. from Facebook:
"After hearing you on Coast-to-Coast, I unplugged the cell phone right next to my computer and I can't believe how much better I feel...I couldn't figure out why just stepping into my office would make me so nauseated everyday...maybe it’s a placebo, maybe not, but it's unplugged and I am so glad to… Continue reading Is Your Job Zapping You?
November 10th, 2010
Scope out your workplace and get smart about unwanted radiation.
Your workplace can emit electromagnetic pollution, ranging from very low fields to extremely high levels of radiation. Certain occupations—whether you're a hospital worker, logger, software developer, or stockbroker—can put you at much higher risk than other jobs do.
Electrical utility workers, for example, with the most AC electrical and magnetic exposure are twice as likely to die from prostate cancer, several studies show. New Zealand research published in Cancer, Causes & Control finds a higher risk for leukemia among "electrical occupations," ranging from… Continue reading Why Perimenopause Can Strike As Early As Your Mid-30s
November 8th, 2010
Balance hormones when signs of the "Change" come too early.
Bloating, brain fog, depression, dizziness, fatigue, insomnia, loss of libido, menstrual irregularities, migraine, thinning hair, swollen ankles and/or feet, vaginal dryness, water retention, and weight gain are common symptoms among menopausal women. But while they don't recognize the cause, all too many women start to experience these complaints—signs of perimenopause—starting in their mid-30s.
"It's not unlike a bad case of premenstrual syndrome," explains Gloria Bachmann, MD, professor and chief of obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences at Robert Wood Johnson School of Medicine. But… Continue reading 
Visionary, health guru, diet/detox expert, author, spokesperson, role model, and natural foods icon, Ann Louise Gittleman has always been a trendsetter. 
