Tag Archives: cancer

Epidemic! Are gut problems related to this?

Posted on February 7, 2019 by

Antimicrobial chemicals are used in consumer products to prevent bacterial overgrowth.  Triclosan is used in more than 2000 products such as toothpaste, cosmetics, kitchenware, toys and others.  A study with mice, reported in Science Translational Medicine and reported in the … Continue reading →

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See if you still want to eat meat after reading this

Posted on February 12, 2014 by

…terrifying summary of a report from the USDA Inspector General about the drugs that are used in the animals from which our meat comes. Continue reading →

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Cancer: There’s Little We Can Do. Wrong!

Posted on February 2, 2014 by

the doctors who took the multivitamin had a significantly reduced risk of cancer Continue reading →

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Does Fish Oil Cause Prostate Cancer?

Posted on July 19, 2013 by

A recent study quoted in the Daily Mail purports that taking fish oils may increase the risk of aggressive prostate cancer.  I have received a number of inquiries from my patients about this study, so I decided it was time … Continue reading →

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Yes, the Environment Affects Our Health

Posted on June 4, 2013 by

Over 80,000 new chemicals have been created since World War II and very few of them have been tested for their effects on us and other living beings. Continue reading →

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Congressional Bill to Label GM Foods: Now Is Our Chance!

Posted on April 29, 2013 by

Senator Barbara Boxer and Congressman Peter DeFazio have sponsored federal legislation (yes – federal!) to label genetically modified foods. See this notice from the Center for Food Safety.  Here is our chance to support this legislation.  Now is the time to … Continue reading →

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California Safe Schools: A Groundbreaking Organization

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

I am honored to have received the California Safe Schools 2013 Environmental Health Champion recognition.  The ceremony at Euclid Elementary school last Friday honored three others who have contributed their efforts and energy to the community.  The organization acknowledged my … Continue reading →

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Shedding Light on the Light Fixture Danger

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Those snazzy spiral fluorescent bulbs that have been mandated upon us apparently are more dangerous than we thought.  They are a part of the “green” revolution, ie, ways for us to be more energy efficient.  While I am all in … Continue reading →

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The Fluoride Scandal: Is Fluoride Also Killing Us?

Posted on January 20, 2013 by

Dr. David Kennedy has been a leader in biological dentistry for many years.  His recently released documentary, FLUORIDEGATE a Documentary, is free and worth watching.  The movie presents compelling scientific information about why we should NOT be fluoridating our water.  … Continue reading →

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Organic or Not?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by

Pesticides and fungicides and herbicides are chemicals designed to kill. They don’t kill us directly but harm us in many ways. Continue reading →

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