Environmental Medicine
Mercury Pollution Found in Mayan Ruins
Archeologists have unearthed areas of mercury pollution beneath the soil where ancient Maya civilizations lived — the pollution is so heavy that it poses a potential health hazard even today. According to a review article in Frontiers in Environmental Science, mercury pollution can be traced back to the Maya ofRead
Environmental Pollutants & the Microbiome
In a recently published Frontiers in Medicine review, the bidirectional interactions between environmental toxicants and the gut microbiota were examined, highlighting the complex relationship between the composition of the microbiota and xenobiotic metabolism. Given that for most people the greatest source of exposure to pollutants is via diet and waterRead
Chemical Intolerance and Chronic Illness
Speaker: Mark Campbell Force, DC Chemical intolerance is often the common denominator for patients with chronic and complex illnesses that frustrate clear diagnoses and are unresponsive to care. How common? Research indicates that one in five patients are seeking care because of chemical intolerance. Learn how to screen patientsRead
Aluminum’s Potential Role in Multiple Sclerosis
When Ahmed Obeidat, MD, PhD, noticed a growing cluster of multiple sclerosis (MS) cases near his clinic in Wisconsin, he wanted to know why. As he investigated the mysterious occurrences, a theory emerged — aluminum may be a culprit in the development of MS. Dr. Obeidat, of the Medical CollegeRead
Rearranging the Furniture Unlocks Well-Being
Is your bed facing the wrong way for wellness? According to a study in Global Advances in Health & Medicine, the direction of furniture, doors, and other objects in a home or building can influence a person’s physical and mental health. Researchers from Maharishi International University in Fairfield, Iowa examinedRead
Can Donating Blood Reduce Levels of Toxic Chemicals?
Yes, according to a first-of-its-kind Australian study. The clinical trial, published in JAMA Network Open, involved 285 Australian firefighters with elevated blood levels of a PFAS called perfluorooctane sulfonate. Also known as “forever chemicals” because they stay in the body so long, PFAS are toxic manufacturing chemicals found in numerousRead
