It's a chemical world. Even before birth and throughout their development, children are exposed to neuro-, immuno-, and endocrine-toxic compounds. As adults, exposure to hormone disrupters, heavy metals like lead and mercury, and countless toxic chemicals increase the risk for cancer and thyroid disease.
New Danish research finds that heavy metal and other pollution significantly increases the risk for brain, breast, and thyroid cancer—even in nurses who may be more careful about their health than other women.
University of Albany scientists specifically target hormone disrupters (heavy metal and… Continue reading Categories
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It's a chemical world. Even before birth and throughout their development, children are exposed to neuro-, immuno-, and endocrine-toxic compounds. As adults, exposure to hormone disrupters, heavy metals like lead and mercury, and countless toxic chemicals increase the risk for cancer and thyroid disease.
New Danish research finds that heavy metal and other pollution significantly increases the risk for brain, breast, and thyroid cancer—even in nurses who may be more careful about their health than other women.
University of Albany scientists specifically target hormone disrupters (heavy metal and… Continue reading
It's a chemical world. Even before birth and throughout their development, children are exposed to neuro-, immuno-, and endocrine-toxic compounds. As adults, exposure to hormone disrupters, heavy metals like lead and mercury, and countless toxic chemicals increase the risk for cancer and thyroid disease.
New Danish research finds that heavy metal and other pollution significantly increases the risk for brain, breast, and thyroid cancer—even in nurses who may be more careful about their health than other women.
University of Albany scientists specifically target hormone disrupters (heavy metal and… Continue reading The Unique Link between Organ Function and Fat Storage
December 1st, 2008Dear Friends,
Today I woke up thinking about....fat. Body fat, to be exact.
I am researching a new project - which I think you're gonna love - and apparently there is some interesting research that links storage sites to glandular and hormone functioning.
Years ago, I explored the ayurvedic system of body typing based on Dr. Abravanel's work. For example, if you are two sizes bigger on the bottom than the top, there is a fat metabolism problem. If you are built like a pencil, then think pituitary dysfunction. Crave carbs? Then, thyroid may be your answer. Have skinny legs and carry your… Continue reading 
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