Sperm counts among western men have halved in last 40 years study. Reasons for the shocking drop are unclear, say researchers, and represent a huge and neglected area of public health. The Guardian July 25, 2017 Sperm counts among men have more than halved in the last 40 years, research suggests, although the drivers … Read more
When talk turns to hormones, most people think reproduction, monthly cycle, moods or the wife/girlfriend from hell. Truth is that our hormones are involved in a multitude of functions in the body. Most of these go unnoticed, at least until things get out of whack. At the heart of every woman’s health is her hormonal … Read more
Few would deny that the abundance of high calorie foods couples with a sedentary lifestyle is in the most part responsible for the surge in obesity in modern times. However, despite all the good advice about the importance of diet and exercise, there are anomalies in this theory. For example, there are those who scarcely … Read more
Recent studies confirm human exposure to heavy metals have risen dramatically as a result of an exponential increase of their use in industrial, agricultural, domestic and technological applications. Mercury, lead, cadmium, arsenic and aluminium are found in numerous everyday sources from our environment and may be the cause of underlying immunological, metabolic and behavioural conditions. … Read more
In a new report, dozens of scientists, health practitioners and children’s health advocates are calling for renewed attention to the growing evidence that many common and widely available chemicals endanger neurodevelopment in fetuses and children of all ages. The chemicals that are of most concern include lead and mercury; organophosphatepesticides used in agriculture and home … Read more
When it comes to supplements, there is a lot of conflicting information around. Some people insist that if you eat a healthy balanced diet, there is no need to supplement. Yes, and, No. We live in a world where soils have become both depleted in nutrients and polluted with chemicals. Even if the mineral level … Read more
The Independent : Monday 12 May 2014 Chemicals in common household products such as toothpaste, soap and plastic toys have a direct impact on human sperm which could help explain rising levels of male infertility, scientists have found. One in three “non-toxic” chemicals used in the manufacture of everyday items significantly affected the potency of … Read more
“I went on line and researched my symptoms. I found this really good website which explained my disease and recommended all these great products. I got all that needed on line.” Does this sound familiar? Have you been tempted to self-diagnose yourself after reading information, whether it be on the internet, in a magazine or … Read more
The British Allergy Foundation estimates that about half the Western population suffers from food intolerance. At least 70% of patients who adhere to a tailored elimination diet experience significant improvements. This is a very important consideration in light of the fact that many chronic health conditions involve immune responses. What makes identification of intolerances so … Read more
According to researchers at the National Institute of Health in the United States, high blood levels of cadmium in females and high levels of lead in males can delay pregnancy in couples trying to become pregnant. 501 couples from 16 counties were studied from 2005 to 2009. All couples were over 18 and were closely … Read more
