Health Dangers
Spring ‘Cleaning’
Spring is here and with that, for many, that means spring cleaning the house. EWG (Environmental Working Group) has a list of “Safer Sprayers” for Spring Cleaning, to help us sort through the vast array of cleaning products that we have on hand or need to restock. They’ve assembled a “quick and easy list of…
Read MoreParaquat – A toxic weed killer used in the U.S.
According to EWG (Environmental Working Group) – “Paraquat is banned in more than 60 countries, but millions of pounds of paraquat are sprayed in the US every year. Paraquat threatens the people who apply the chemical, those who work on farms, and others who live nearby. Paraquat is primarily used to clear fields before farmers…
Read More“Dirty Dozen” List – Pesticides in Produce
Each Year EWG (Environmental Working Group) publishes their list of the “Dirty Dozen” pesticides in produce. In 2023 this is what their intensive research found, not just of the ‘Dirty Dozen” but also of the “Clean 15”. See the full list here: EWG’s 2023 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce | Full List The Shopper’s…
Read More“Dirty Dozen” List of Fruits & Vegetables
According to EWG, which publishes a “Dirty Dozen” list every year…here are the top 12 dirtiest fruits and vegetables for 2021 in order of dirtiest: Strawberries again top the list Spinach Kale, Collard & Mustard Greens Nectarines Apples Grapes Cherries Peaches Pears Bell & Hot Peppers Celery Tomatoes NOTE: A small amount of sweet corn,…
Read MoreCorporations Fighting Against GMO Labeling
According to Buycott — “On July 29, 2016, President Obama signed into law a bill that preempts Vermont’s GMO labeling law and substitutes a federal law that allows food companies to hide information about GMOs behind confusing QR barcodes. “The Grocery Manufacturers Association (GMA) and its members, including Monsanto, spent nearly $400 million over the…
Read More8 Reasons GMOs are Bad for You
According to Organic Authority there are reasons to be concerned about GMO (genetically modified organism) foods. “Genetically engineered foods have not been proven to be safe, but the few studies conducted don’t look so hot. The organs of rats who ate genetically modified potatoes showed signs of chronic wasting, and female rates fed a diet…
Read MoreStudy Finds Glyphosate-related Alterations in Gut Microbiome
US Right to Know released a report on a study that has found that glyphosate can alter the microbiome in the gut. “The effects of glyphosate on the gut microbiome were found to be caused by the same mechanism of action by which glyphosate acts to kill weeds and other plants, the researchers said. “The…
Read MoreGlyphosate is Not Safe!
US Right to Know lists some of the findings as regards to recent studies linking diseases to glyphosate, such as: -Cancer -Endocrine disruption & infertility/reproductive concerns -Liver disease -Microbiome disruption -Harmful impact on bees and butterflies The Environmental Working Group reports that — “Despite years of outcry, the EPA has maintained that cancer-linked glyphosate is…
Read MoreRoundup Cancer Risk is Only One Danger
According to Bloomberg Online: “Chemicals giant Bayer AG is reeling after a jury awarded $2 billion in damages to people who say they contracted cancer after years of using Roundup, a popular weed killer manufactured by Bayer subsidiary Monsanto Co. Bayer probably won’t pay out the full $2 billion. But more than 10,000 further cases…
Read MoreGMOs & Gluten Disorders
Thinking of starting off the New Year pursuing better health? A new study supports the link between Roundup and gluten-related disorders, according to the Institute for Responsible Technology. “…evidence suggests that genetically modified foods, such as soy and corn, may help explain the recent explosion of gluten-related disorders, which now affect up to 18 million…
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