althealthworks--2020-07-07--The Combination of These 5 Well-known Herbs May Help Slow Down the Aging Process

In 2003 a nutraceutical product called Protandim created by LifeVantage Corporation appeared on the marked with promises to slow down and even reverse the aging process .
Some even went as far as to call it a “ fountain of youth.
” While some people complain about its price and network marketing method of distribution , the five main ingredients in the product have been used for centuries in Ayurveda , Chinese , and herbal medicine , and while all of them are very beneficial for health separately , studies show that they may have a much more powerful effect @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Report on Protandim , the journalist interviewed Dr. Joe McCord from the University of Colorado to find out exactly how this product works .
According to the scientist , it is the Oxidative stress that makes us age faster .
It is defined as “ a disturbance in the balance between the production of …free radicals and antioxidant defenses , ” in other words , the body is not producing enough antioxidants to fight the free radicals .
Oxidative stress has been linked to dozens of diseases including diabetes , liver disease , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ depression , Alzeimer ’ s , and even cancer .
To measure Oxidative stress , a blood test can be performed to count the levels of TBARS ( Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances ) in blood .
The level will show the body ’ s “ true age.
” “ It is a slow progression of increasing Oxidative stress , that ’ s the main characteristic biochemically , of the aging process , ” Dr. McCord said .
A product such as Protandim and other products that activate Nrf2 , nuclear factor ( erythroid-derived @ @ @ @ @ @ @ antioxidant response in the cells .
It stimulates the body ’ s production of antioxidants , which acts as a natural anti-aging technique .
According to Dr. McCord , Protandim reduces oxidative stress to the “ level of a young child.
” There are a few studies on Protandim published online at the U.S. National Library on Medicine .
From these studies , the supplement showed reduction in skin cancer development in mice , induced antioxidant enzymes , and reduced Oxidative stress in humans .
What is great about this product is that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be also purchased separately and mixed together at home , which people have done successfully .
Some want to make sure all the ingredients sourced are organic , others simply enjoy making remedies themselves .
If you would like to create such a product , there are a lot of resources about the proper use of these herbs , which in combination have shown to have incredible synergistic effect .
( There are a few patents of Protandum , and while there is no law against making a similar recipe for your own @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it to others ) .
Green Tea : There are hundreds of studies showing green tea ’ s ability of fighting oxidative stress .
Green tea has “ a beneficial effect , by reducing the development or the enhancement of oxidative stress and , therefore , protecting the individual for oxidative stress diseases , ” one study concluded .
It is also known to improve brain function , help prevent cancer , and protect against infections .
Turmeric : The main active compound in turmeric is curcumin , and it has anti-inflammatory , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is also an antioxidant .
A 2016 study indicated that “ curcumin may protect cells against oxidative stress induced damage through inhibiting apoptosis [ cell death ] and inducing autophagy [ healthy destruction of cells in the body ] .
” Milk thistle ( Silybum marianum ) : is another herb that helps fight free radical damage , slows down oxidative stress and the aging process in the body , all while protecting from various diseases .
Bacopa Extract : Bacopa has showed neuroprotective properties against oxidative stress in multiple studies on rats @ @ @ @ @ @ @ protection from brain degradation , fighting swelling , and enhancing antioxidant activity .
Ashwagandha : Both root and leaf extracts are shown to be beneficial for brain-cell protection , fighting oxidative stress , and antioxidant activity .
Few examples of synergistic effects between these herbs : • When used in combination , green tea and turmeric have shown stronger anti-cancer properties , reduced inflammation and stress in cows , and shown promise in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia .
• Green tea together with milk thistle may be able to help colorectal cancer patients @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
• Green tea and bacopa have shown to reduce a person ’ s risk of Alzheimer ’ s disease .
• Green tea and ashwagandha have anti-cancer effects against different types of cancers .
• Turmeric ( curcumin ) and ashwagandha may be beneficial against advanced osteosarcoma , a type of bone cancer .
The people who have tried creating their own recipes , reported experiencing more energy , sleeping better , and many had as much of an effect from homemade recipes as from the marketed supplement .
report this adThere @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that people have used successfully .
Here is one adjusted recipe ( you will need a food and herb scale for measurements ) : 150 grams milk thistle 85 grams ashwagandha 85 grams Bacopa 50 grams green tea 50 grams turmeric 30 grams Bioperine ( black pepper extract is added for proper absorption of nutrients , and most importantly curcumin ) Mix all ingredients with a coffee grinder , and encapsulate into size 00 .
Take 1 or 2 capsule every day .
Alternatively , some people had success with just taking all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the active ingredients .
Milk thistle ( 80 % silymarin ) , ashwagandha , Bacopa ( 45 % bacosides ) , green tea ( 98 % polyphenols ) , turmeric ( 95 % curcumin ) – the supplements are widely used , so you can either find them online or at your local health store .
Watch a video on Protandum from ABC News Primetime below : This article is for informational purposes only and should not constitute medical advice .
Consult a licensed naturopathic doctor for more information .

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In 2003 a nutraceutical product called Protandim created by LifeVantage Corporation appeared on the marked with promises to slow down and even reverse the aging process. Some even went as far as to call it a “fountain of youth.” While some people complain about its price and network marketing method of distribution, the five main ingredients in the product have been used for centuries in Ayurveda, Chinese, and herbal medicine, and while all of them are very beneficial for health separately, studies show that they may have a much more powerful effect combined.
The Mechanism behind Protandim: Fighting Oxidative Stress
In 2005 ABC Primetime Investigative Report on Protandim, the journalist interviewed Dr. Joe McCord from the University of Colorado to find out exactly how this product works.
According to the scientist, it is the Oxidative stress that makes us age faster. It is defined as “a disturbance in the balance between the production of …free radicals and antioxidant defenses,” in other words, the body is not producing enough antioxidants to fight the free radicals.
Oxidative stress has been linked to dozens of diseases including diabetes, liver disease, asthma, strokes, heart attack, depression, Alzeimer’s, and even cancer.
To measure Oxidative stress, a blood test can be performed to count the levels of TBARS (Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances) in blood. The level will show the body’s “true age.”
“It is a slow progression of increasing Oxidative stress, that’s the main characteristic biochemically, of the aging process,” Dr. McCord said.
A product such as Protandim and other products that activate Nrf2, nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2, regulate the antioxidant response in the cells. It stimulates the body’s production of antioxidants, which acts as a natural anti-aging technique.
According to Dr. McCord, Protandim reduces oxidative stress to the “level of a young child.”
There are a few studies on Protandim published online at the U.S. National Library on Medicine. From these studies, the supplement showed reduction in skin cancer development in mice, induced antioxidant enzymes, and reduced Oxidative stress in humans.
What is great about this product is that it uses five plant ingredients that can be also purchased separately and mixed together at home, which people have done successfully. Some want to make sure all the ingredients sourced are organic, others simply enjoy making remedies themselves. If you would like to create such a product, there are a lot of resources about the proper use of these herbs, which in combination have shown to have incredible synergistic effect.
(There are a few patents of Protandum, and while there is no law against making a similar recipe for your own use, it is illegal to sell it to others).
Five Powerful Herbs to Fight Oxidative Stress
“There’s a huge human experience with each of these ingredients. They’ve been used often in traditional medicine in India and China and many other cultures, in some cases for centuries and centuries,” Dr. McCord said.
Green Tea: There are hundreds of studies showing green tea’s ability of fighting oxidative stress. Green tea has “a beneficial effect, by reducing the development or the enhancement of oxidative stress and, therefore, protecting the individual for oxidative stress diseases,” one study concluded. It is also known to improve brain function, help prevent cancer, and protect against infections.
Turmeric: The main active compound in turmeric is curcumin, and it has anti-inflammatory, neuroprotective, and cardioprotective effects, and is also an antioxidant.
A 2016 study indicated that “curcumin may protect cells against oxidative stress induced damage through inhibiting apoptosis [cell death] and inducing autophagy [healthy destruction of cells in the body].”
Milk thistle (Silybum marianum): is another herb that helps fight free radical damage, slows down oxidative stress and the aging process in the body, all while protecting from various diseases.
Bacopa Extract: Bacopa has showed neuroprotective properties against oxidative stress in multiple studies on rats and mice. Its therapeutic qualities include protection from brain degradation, fighting swelling, and enhancing antioxidant activity.
Ashwagandha: Both root and leaf extracts are shown to be beneficial for brain-cell protection, fighting oxidative stress, and antioxidant activity.
Few examples of synergistic effects between these herbs:
When used in combination, green tea and turmeric have shown stronger anti-cancer properties, reduced inflammation and stress in cows, and shown promise in treating chronic lymphocytic leukemia.
Green tea together with milk thistle may be able to help colorectal cancer patients, and extend life expectancy in animals.
Green tea and bacopa have shown to reduce a person’s risk of Alzheimer’s disease.
Green tea and ashwagandha have anti-cancer effects against different types of cancers.
Turmeric (curcumin) and ashwagandha may be beneficial against advanced osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer.
Making Your Own 5-Power-Herb Recipe
The people who have tried creating their own recipes, reported experiencing more energy, sleeping better, and many had as much of an effect from homemade recipes as from the marketed supplement.
There are slight variations in the homemade recipes that people have used successfully. Here is one adjusted recipe (you will need a food and herb scale for measurements):
150 grams milk thistle
85 grams ashwagandha
85 grams Bacopa
50 grams green tea
50 grams turmeric
30 grams Bioperine (black pepper extract is added for proper absorption of nutrients, and most importantly curcumin)
Mix all ingredients with a coffee grinder, and encapsulate into size 00.
Take 1 or 2 capsule every day.
Alternatively, some people had success with just taking all five herbs separately with the correct percentages of the active ingredients.
Milk thistle (80% silymarin), ashwagandha, Bacopa (45% bacosides), green tea (98% polyphenols), turmeric (95% curcumin) – the supplements are widely used, so you can either find them online or at your local health store.
Watch a video on Protandum from ABC News Primetime below:
This article is for informational purposes only and should not constitute medical advice. Consult a licensed naturopathic doctor for more information.
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althealthworks--2020-07-07--URGENT: Petition to Stop What’s Being Called “Bayer-Monsanto’s Most Dangerous GMO Yet”

The Bayer-Monsanto merger seems to have put the brakes on the protest movement against what was once known as the “ Most Evil Company in the World , ” but there are still many controversial products being created , right under our noses , by the Bayer-Monsanto alliance .
Upon taking control of Monsanto headquarters in 2018 , Bayer immediately began pumping billions of dollars into its new GMO ( read : lab spliced ) crop division , giving its scientists the green light to begin creating tons of new crops designed to withstand large sprayings of toxic herbicides , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ecologically friendly organic gardening practices .
Now , Bayer and Monsanto are preparing to launch a new type of GMO corn that could be their most dangerous to date : it goes by the name of MON87429 , and it ’ s being genetically engineered to withstand the spraying of “ five toxic herbicides ” according to the non-profit GMO Free USA .
“ You heard that right .
Not one .
Not two .
Not three .
Not four .
FIVE .
Five ways to poison you .
Five ways to poison @ @ @ @ @ @ @ glufosinate , glyphosate , and quizalofop .
And these GMO seeds will also be pre-coated with Bayer ’ s bee-killing neonicotinoid insecticides .
Bayer is ramping up its chemical warfare on Nature , ” the organization wrote on its Facebook page , urging people to sign the petition against the new “ Frankencorn ” by 11:59 p.m. tonight .
URGENT Call to Action : Sign the Petition Against MON87429 Now The petition , which can be viewed , read and signed by clicking on this link , is directed to the Animal and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , regarding the newly-created GMO corn .
The comment period for this particular lab-created breed of Monsanto corn ends today : Tuesday , July 7 at 11:59 p.m. , which is why GMO Free USA is calling for all hands on deck to stop its approval .
“ The agrichemical industry and their farmers are waging chemical warfare against Nature , ” the petition reads .
“ The farmers are on what health experts have coined the ‘ chemical treadmill , ’ a path of never ending and escalating use of poisons.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ across the United States , we still have a long way to go .
The vast majority of our organic food comes from overseas , while farmland in the United States is increasingly being subjected to toxic , synthetic herbicides from Monsanto and Bayer .
“ Now , Bayer-Monsanto wants to throw the kitchen sink at the superweed problem they created , ” the petition also reads .
“ Bayer wants the USDA to deregulate their MON-87429 corn , genetically engineered to tolerate five different pesticides .
You heard that right .
Not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pesticides !
2,4-D , dicamba , glufosinate , glyphosate , and quizalofop .
And no one has studied the combined toxicity of these 5 chemicals when used together .
The chemical cocktail effect tells us the combination is likely even more toxic than the individual pesticides , which are already linked to cancer , endocrine disruption , kidney and liver damage , autism , birth defects , reproductive problems , neurotoxicity and more .
“ We don ’ t need any more GMOs that contaminate our non-GMO and organic crops .
And the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more persistent toxic chemicals in our environment or our bodies .
Tell the USDA to end this madness .
Reject Bayer-Monsanto ’ s MON-87429 corn.
” To learn more , or sign the petition , you can follow this link to the GMO Free USA page and enter your information .
The petition takes only a minute or two to sign and gives readers the option to submit a pre-written comment , or to write in their own instead .
Considering the scale of what ’ s at stake here , it ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ yourself on this issue , and to share with any friends you think may be interested in helping to spread the word about this controversial new GMO corn , which could be one of the most destructive health and environment wise since the merger of Monsanto and Bayer became complete back in summer 2018 .

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The Bayer-Monsanto merger seems to have put the brakes on the protest movement against what was once known as the “Most Evil Company in the World,” but there are still many controversial products being created, right under our noses, by the Bayer-Monsanto alliance.
Upon taking control of Monsanto headquarters in 2018, Bayer immediately began pumping billions of dollars into its new GMO (read: lab spliced) crop division, giving its scientists the green light to begin creating tons of new crops designed to withstand large sprayings of toxic herbicides, in stark contrast with permaculture and other ecologically friendly organic gardening practices.
Now, Bayer and Monsanto are preparing to launch a new type of GMO corn that could be their most dangerous to date: it goes by the name of MON87429, and it’s being genetically engineered to withstand the spraying of “five toxic herbicides” according to the non-profit GMO Free USA.
“You heard that right. Not one. Not two. Not three. Not four. FIVE. Five ways to poison you. Five ways to poison the planet with 2,4-D, dicamba, glufosinate, glyphosate, and quizalofop. And these GMO seeds will also be pre-coated with Bayer’s bee-killing neonicotinoid insecticides. Bayer is ramping up its chemical warfare on Nature,” the organization wrote on its Facebook page, urging people to sign the petition against the new “Frankencorn” by 11:59 p.m. tonight.
URGENT Call to Action: Sign the Petition Against MON87429 Now
The petition, which can be viewed, read and signed by clicking on this link, is directed to the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service of the USDA, regarding the newly-created GMO corn.
The comment period for this particular lab-created breed of Monsanto corn ends today: Tuesday, July 7 at 11:59 p.m., which is why GMO Free USA is calling for all hands on deck to stop its approval.
“The agrichemical industry and their farmers are waging chemical warfare against Nature,” the petition reads.
“The farmers are on what health experts have coined the ‘chemical treadmill,’ a path of never ending and escalating use of poisons.”
Despite the growing movement of organic farming across the United States, we still have a long way to go. The vast majority of our organic food comes from overseas, while farmland in the United States is increasingly being subjected to toxic, synthetic herbicides from Monsanto and Bayer.
“Now, Bayer-Monsanto wants to throw the kitchen sink at the superweed problem they created,” the petition also reads.
“Bayer wants the USDA to deregulate their MON-87429 corn, genetically engineered to tolerate five different pesticides. You heard that right. Not two. Not three. FIVE toxic pesticides! 2,4-D, dicamba, glufosinate, glyphosate, and quizalofop. And no one has studied the combined toxicity of these 5 chemicals when used together. The chemical cocktail effect tells us the combination is likely even more toxic than the individual pesticides, which are already linked to cancer, endocrine disruption, kidney and liver damage, autism, birth defects, reproductive problems, neurotoxicity and more.
“We don’t need any more GMOs that contaminate our non-GMO and organic crops. And the nation certainly doesn’t need any more persistent toxic chemicals in our environment or our bodies. Tell the USDA to end this madness. Reject Bayer-Monsanto’s MON-87429 corn.”
To learn more, or sign the petition, you can follow this link to the GMO Free USA page and enter your information. The petition takes only a minute or two to sign and gives readers the option to submit a pre-written comment, or to write in their own instead.
Considering the scale of what’s at stake here, it’s well worth your time to educate yourself on this issue, and to share with any friends you think may be interested in helping to spread the word about this controversial new GMO corn, which could be one of the most destructive health and environment wise since the merger of Monsanto and Bayer became complete back in summer 2018.
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althealthworks--2020-07-07--Three Little Known GMO Foods to Watch Out for in 2020, According to the Latest “Dirty Dozen” From th

Three Little Known GMO Foods to Watch Out for in 2020, According to the Latest “Dirty Dozen” From the Environmental Working Group (EWG)

The annual “ Clean Fifteen ” and “ Dirty Dozen ” list produced by the Environmental Working Group is one of the most sought-after resources for people who want to avoid eating foods that are sprayed heavily with pesticides that have been linked to large numbers of health problems .
While most people seek out the list because of its advice on pesticides , including the twelve foods that contain the most potentially harmful synthetic pesticide residues and the fifteen foods that contain the least , this year ’ s version also included an important piece of information that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : a shrewd bit of advice on the three genetically modified food crops that most people still don ’ t know about in the United States .
Because their status as genetically engineered crops is not especially well known , it ’ s highly likely that most people who buy these crops with any sort of regularity has bought GMO versions on accident .
And because there is still no plain text GMO labeling standard in the United States as is the case in over 60 countries across the world , many people @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re really buying when it comes to these three foods .
EWG : Buy These Organic to Avoid These GMOs According to the 2020 EWG list , there are three different varieties of produce sold in the United States that are produced from genetically modified seeds that most people are not aware of nowadays .
Most GMOs , like corn , soybeans and canola oil , are used in processed , packaged foods , for animal feed , or even for fuel like ethanol , but the following three GMO crops are much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the consumer and consumed directly afterward .
“ Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce , ” the 2020 EWG report states .
The three crops in question are as follows : According to the Non-GMO Project ’ s website NonGMOProject.org , both green zucchini and yellow summer squash , which are part of the same species , Cucurbita pepo , could potentially be GMO if they are purchased in the United States and Canada .
These types of GMO squash are only allowed to be @ @ @ @ @ @ @ laws regarding the cultivation of genetically engineered produce are more lax , but they are still allowed to be sold as fresh produce in both the U.S. and Canada .
As of 2011 , there were 5,000 acres being cultivated within the United States .
As of 2013 , that number had quintupled to 25,000 acres ; the size of about ten small family farms according to Mother Jones .
No further updates have been given on the amount of GMO squash and zucchini being produced , but according to a 2017 Monsanto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ or planting has been approved in any other country.
” If you want to avoid GMO squash or zucchini , always buy organic to be on the safe side , the EWG ’ s 2020 list recommends .
One of the healthiest foods for digestion , papayas are even made into digestive enzyme supplements for people to take with them on-the-go .
But what most people don ’ t realize is that not all papayas are created equal — in fact , a whopping 77 % of Hawaiian papaya growers , where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grown , originates from genetically engineered seeds , according to 2015 USDA statistics .
As is the case with squash , little data is available on how widespread these GMO papayas are beyond the Hawaiian statistics .
Buy organic whenever possible , or from another state if organic is not available .
The third at-risk food to watch out for , sweet corn is another little known genetically engineered food to watch out for at the grocery store .
While Monsanto attempted to sell GMO sweet corn directly to consumers and was buttressed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ just that , a 2013 study by Friends of the Earth found that the pesticide-producing , direct-to-consumer corn was mostly a flop , as only two corn samples out of 71 found at U.S. grocery stores were found to be genetically modified .
Only 10 percent of sweet corn is GMO as of 2018 according to the Washington Post , and most corn-on-the-cob is not genetically engineered , however .
That being said , you ’ ll definitely want to buy organic , or at least “ know your farmer ” when it @ @ @ @ @ @ @ though it did make the second spot for least amount of pesticides on the 2020 Clean Fifteen list .
if you want to be 100 % sure that you don ’ t spend your hard earned cash on something that has been genetically engineered in a laboratory by Monsanto or its parent company , Bayer , however , always buy sweet corn , and especially any products with corn listed as an ingredient , only if they are labeled as being organic or non-GMO whenever possible , and do your best to support @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the old-fashioned way .

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The annual “Clean Fifteen” and “Dirty Dozen” list produced by the Environmental Working Group is one of the most sought-after resources for people who want to avoid eating foods that are sprayed heavily with pesticides that have been linked to large numbers of health problems.
While most people seek out the list because of its advice on pesticides, including the twelve foods that contain the most potentially harmful synthetic pesticide residues and the fifteen foods that contain the least, this year’s version also included an important piece of information that is once again getting lost in the shuffle: a shrewd bit of advice on the three genetically modified food crops that most people still don’t know about in the United States.
Because their status as genetically engineered crops is not especially well known, it’s highly likely that most people who buy these crops with any sort of regularity has bought GMO versions on accident.
And because there is still no plain text GMO labeling standard in the United States as is the case in over 60 countries across the world, many people have absolutely no idea what they’re really buying when it comes to these three foods.
EWG: Buy These Organic to Avoid These GMOs
According to the 2020 EWG list, there are three different varieties of produce sold in the United States that are produced from genetically modified seeds that most people are not aware of nowadays. Most GMOs, like corn, soybeans and canola oil, are used in processed, packaged foods, for animal feed, or even for fuel like ethanol, but the following three GMO crops are much more likely to be sold direct to the consumer and consumed directly afterward.
“Buy organic varieties of these crops if you want to avoid genetically modified produce,” the 2020 EWG report states.
The three crops in question are as follows:
Green Zucchini/Summer Squash:
According to the Non-GMO Project’s website NonGMOProject.org, both green zucchini and yellow summer squash, which are part of the same species, Cucurbita pepo, could potentially be GMO if they are purchased in the United States and Canada.
These types of GMO squash are only allowed to be grown in the United States, where laws regarding the cultivation of genetically engineered produce are more lax, but they are still allowed to be sold as fresh produce in both the U.S. and Canada.
As of 2011, there were 5,000 acres being cultivated within the United States. As of 2013, that number had quintupled to 25,000 acres; the size of about ten small family farms according to Mother Jones.
No further updates have been given on the amount of GMO squash and zucchini being produced, but according to a 2017 Monsanto biotechnology guide, “no additional import or planting has been approved in any other country.”
If you want to avoid GMO squash or zucchini, always buy organic to be on the safe side, the EWG’s 2020 list recommends.
Papaya:
One of the healthiest foods for digestion, papayas are even made into digestive enzyme supplements for people to take with them on-the-go.
But what most people don’t realize is that not all papayas are created equal — in fact, a whopping 77% of Hawaiian papaya growers, where the largest percentage of U.S. papayas is typically grown, originates from genetically engineered seeds, according to 2015 USDA statistics.
As is the case with squash, little data is available on how widespread these GMO papayas are beyond the Hawaiian statistics. Buy organic whenever possible, or from another state if organic is not available.
Sweet Corn:
The third at-risk food to watch out for, sweet corn is another little known genetically engineered food to watch out for at the grocery store.
While Monsanto attempted to sell GMO sweet corn directly to consumers and was buttressed by a deal with Wal-Mart to do just that, a 2013 study by Friends of the Earth found that the pesticide-producing, direct-to-consumer corn was mostly a flop, as only two corn samples out of 71 found at U.S. grocery stores were found to be genetically modified.
Only 10 percent of sweet corn is GMO as of 2018 according to the Washington Post, and most corn-on-the-cob is not genetically engineered, however.
That being said, you’ll definitely want to buy organic, or at least “know your farmer” when it comes to buying sweet corn, even though it did make the second spot for least amount of pesticides on the 2020 Clean Fifteen list.
report this adif you want to be 100% sure that you don’t spend your hard earned cash on something that has been genetically engineered in a laboratory by Monsanto or its parent company, Bayer, however, always buy sweet corn, and especially any products with corn listed as an ingredient, only if they are labeled as being organic or non-GMO whenever possible, and do your best to support farmers who grow any type of corn the old-fashioned way.
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althealthworks--2020-07-09--Mercury Fillings Now Banned in the European Union. Meanwhile in the U.S., They Still Cause Harm to M

Mercury Fillings Now Banned in the European Union. Meanwhile in the U.S., They Still Cause Harm to Millions of Unsuspecting Patients

Amalgam fillings are one of the most common dental fillings used today .
They are cheaper and are more likely to be covered by dental insurances .
But what many dentists are not telling you is that amalgam is about 50 % mercury , a toxic heavy metal known to contribute to a vast array of diseases including neurological problems and even cancer .
While many dentists in the U.S. are switching to mercury-free fillings , there is no official U.S. law restricting or banning their use .
However , the European Union made news in recent years by announcing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ will pave a way for a more bans around the world in the future .
The was first implemented in July 2018 , as the fillings began to be phased out in the European Union ( 27 nations , nearly 500 million people ) to use in children under the age of 16 , as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women .
While many would like to see it banned for use in adults as well , banning it for use in children is a vital first step , as mercury is most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ development .
Since the ban , governments are encouraging dentists to avoid amalgam use in the most vulnerable of population groups , especially children .
The media has extensively covered the issue , and changes to insurance programs are being made to encourage the use of mercury-free fillings .
According to a report from Healthcare Without Harm , as of 2019 , amalgams were only approved for use in pre-dosed encapsulated form , and mercury will “ no longer be an option for dental practitioners.
” Many believe the next step is banning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for the whole population , adults and children — but is it possible ?
More and more advocates are speaking out against what they believe is a harmful and unnecessary practice .
Meanwhile , if you have amalgam fillings , it is recommended to remove them safely , as well as to find a mercury-free dentist to avoid getting new toxic fillings in the future .
Do You Have Amalgam-Fillings ?
Remove Them Safely Multiple studies have found amalgam fillings to cause insomnia , headaches , high blood pressure , mood swings , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ impaired vision , and neurological problems .
( These studies ’ findings are summarized in lengthy report by International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology or IAOMT ) .
Concerns of many dentists over the toxicity of amalgam can also be read in “ It ’ s All in Your Head : The Link Between Mercury Amalgams and Illness , ” a book by Dr. Hal Huggins about the connection between mercury fillings and illness .
It has been estimated that in 67.2 million people , the mercury in their body is above @ @ @ @ @ @ @ It ’ s often the stories of real people from these millions that open our eyes to amalgam ’ s damage .
Kris Homme was diagnosed with macular degeneration at the age 33 , an incredibly young age for such a disease .
Later in her 40s , chronic fatigue , and chemical sensitivities made her housebound .
All her symptoms fit into the mercury-poisoning description , which she realized came from her many amalgam fillings .
Kris is not alone in her story .
There are hundreds of personal stories similar to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ health effects from your amalgam fillings or not , it is highly recommended that you get the removed , but do so safely .
Find a dentist who will follow all of the safety procedures when dealing with mercury filings .
The IAOMT ( International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology ) recommends the following safety protocol : • A dental dam should be used • Patient ’ s skin and clothing should be protected by a barrier • Patient should wear a nasal mask in order to not inhale any mercury vapor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ large pieces as possible • Patient ’ s mouth should be rinsed out with waster as well as chlorella or charcoal to absorb any heavy metals before and after the procedure You can find a dentist to do the procedure thoroughly through the IAOMT search system .
There Are Better Options For Dental Fillings There are many different types of filling much safer than amalgam ( although none is completely non-toxic ) .
Composite resin fillings are a common alternative , but these are made from a type of plastic .
While much @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may contain BPA .
Other options are gold , porcelain , and glass ionomer .
Gold and porcelain both are mixed with metals , such as aluminum .
Glass ionomer fillings contain a type of polymer .
All of which are not ideal , but significantly better than amalgam .
However , better options are also on the way .
Currently , holistic dentistry is aimed at avoiding cavities and repairing teeth naturally using remineralization tools , herbs , and diet , instead of drilling .
More about the nutritional aspect of repairing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Decay : Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition.
” report this adMeanwhile , scientists have been working on a completely new technique that can put a stop to drilling altogether .
Instead , it offers a way to rebuild teeth through Electrically Accelerated and Enhanced Remineralization ( EAER ) .
The treatment sends minerals directly into the damaged tooth , repairing the enamel and reversing the decay .
Scientists hope this treatment will become available in 2017 .
To a find a dentist that avoids amalgam , as well as fluoride , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can find options by searching for “ holistic ” or “ biologic ” dentists in your area .
You can also use Dr. Tom McGuire ’ s Mercury-Safe Dentist Directory .
New dental technique could spell the end of cavities and fillings An interview with ‘ Cure Tooth Decay ’ author Ramiel Nagel on how to heal and prevent cavities with nutrition

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Amalgam fillings are one of the most common dental fillings used today. They are cheaper and are more likely to be covered by dental insurances. But what many dentists are not telling you is that amalgam is about 50% mercury, a toxic heavy metal known to contribute to a vast array of diseases including neurological problems and even cancer.
While many dentists in the U.S. are switching to mercury-free fillings, there is no official U.S. law restricting or banning their use. However, the European Union made news in recent years by announcing a landmark amalgam ban, which hopefully will pave a way for a more bans around the world in the future.
The was first implemented in July 2018, as the fillings began to be phased out in the European Union (27 nations, nearly 500 million people) to use in children under the age of 16, as well as pregnant and breastfeeding women.
While many would like to see it banned for use in adults as well, banning it for use in children is a vital first step, as mercury is most destructive to the children’s neurological development.
Since the ban, governments are encouraging dentists to avoid amalgam use in the most vulnerable of population groups, especially children.
The media has extensively covered the issue, and changes to insurance programs are being made to encourage the use of mercury-free fillings.
According to a report from Healthcare Without Harm, as of 2019, amalgams were only approved for use in pre-dosed encapsulated form, and mercury will “no longer be an option for dental practitioners.”
As the president of the World Alliance of Mercury-Free Dentistry Charlie Brown said: “The children of Europe have won. The next generation of European will be safe from mercury dental fillings.”
Many believe the next step is banning amalgam fillings in the U.S. banning them for the whole population, adults and children — but is it possible? More and more advocates are speaking out against what they believe is a harmful and unnecessary practice.
“[This ban] is an open acknowledgment that mercury fillings should not have a place in our society,” said Philippe Vandendaele of Health Care Without Harm Europe.
Meanwhile, if you have amalgam fillings, it is recommended to remove them safely, as well as to find a mercury-free dentist to avoid getting new toxic fillings in the future.
Do You Have Amalgam-Fillings? Remove Them Safely
Multiple studies have found amalgam fillings to cause insomnia, headaches, high blood pressure, mood swings, anxiety, weakness, muscle twitching, impaired vision, and neurological problems.
(These studies’ findings are summarized in lengthy report by International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology or IAOMT).
Concerns of many dentists over the toxicity of amalgam can also be read in “It’s All in Your Head: The Link Between Mercury Amalgams and Illness,” a book by Dr. Hal Huggins about the connection between mercury fillings and illness.
It has been estimated that in 67.2 million people, the mercury in their body is above safe levels because of amalgam fillings.
It’s often the stories of real people from these millions that open our eyes to amalgam’s damage.
Kris Homme was diagnosed with macular degeneration at the age 33, an incredibly young age for such a disease. Later in her 40s, chronic fatigue, and chemical sensitivities made her housebound. All her symptoms fit into the mercury-poisoning description, which she realized came from her many amalgam fillings.
Kris is not alone in her story. There are hundreds of personal stories similar to her.
Whether you have noticeable negative health effects from your amalgam fillings or not, it is highly recommended that you get the removed, but do so safely.
Find a dentist who will follow all of the safety procedures when dealing with mercury filings.
The IAOMT (International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology) recommends the following safety protocol:
A dental dam should be used
Patient’s skin and clothing should be protected by a barrier
Patient should wear a nasal mask in order to not inhale any mercury vapor
Amalgam should be removed in as large pieces as possible
Patient’s mouth should be rinsed out with waster as well as chlorella or charcoal to absorb any heavy metals before and after the procedure
You can find a dentist to do the procedure thoroughly through the IAOMT search system.
There Are Better Options For Dental Fillings
“Amalgam is a primitive polluting device. It is technically inferior to today’s modern alternatives. Dentistry’s amalgam era is over,” said Graeme Munro-Hall of the World Alliance for Mercury-Free Dentistry.
There are many different types of filling much safer than amalgam (although none is completely non-toxic). Composite resin fillings are a common alternative, but these are made from a type of plastic. While much less toxic than mercury, this plastic may contain BPA. Other options are gold, porcelain, and glass ionomer. Gold and porcelain both are mixed with metals, such as aluminum. Glass ionomer fillings contain a type of polymer. All of which are not ideal, but significantly better than amalgam.
However, better options are also on the way. Currently, holistic dentistry is aimed at avoiding cavities and repairing teeth naturally using remineralization tools, herbs, and diet, instead of drilling.
More about the nutritional aspect of repairing teeth is described in “Cure Tooth Decay: Heal and Prevent Cavities with Nutrition.”
report this adMeanwhile, scientists have been working on a completely new technique that can put a stop to drilling altogether. Instead, it offers a way to rebuild teeth through Electrically Accelerated and Enhanced Remineralization (EAER). The treatment sends minerals directly into the damaged tooth, repairing the enamel and reversing the decay. Scientists hope this treatment will become available in 2017.
Find a Mercury-Free, Amalgam-Free Dentist
To a find a dentist that avoids amalgam, as well as fluoride, and other potentially toxic dental procedures, you can find options by searching for “holistic” or “biologic” dentists in your area.
You can also use Dr. Tom McGuire’s Mercury-Safe Dentist Directory.
Recommended reading:
New dental technique could spell the end of cavities and fillings
An interview with ‘Cure Tooth Decay’ author Ramiel Nagel on how to heal and prevent cavities with nutrition
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althealthworks--2020-07-09--History of Wheatgrass: Research Halted by the Pharmaceutical Industry in 1940s

The first use of wheatgrass can be traced back to about 5,000 years ago when the ancient Egyptians used young grass for health and vitality .
In modern times , wheatgrass consumption was introduced to the Western world by a Food Chemist from Kansas City , Missouri Charles Franklin Schnabel , who is often called “ the Father of Wheatgrass.
” And later it became popular because of Dr. Ann Wigmore , who Founded the Hippocrates Health Institute .
Charles Franklin Schnabel : The Father of Wheatgrass In 1928 , when the idea of vitamins in nutrition was only starting @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Schnabel was searching for a “ blood-building material ” to help heal chickens – to decrease their mortality while increasing their egg production , according to the book Cereal Grass : What ’ s in it for you !
by Ronald L. Seibold , M.S ( written in 1990 for PINES International , Inc. ) .
Schnabel knew that chlorophyll was structurally similar to hemoglobin , therefore his reasoning was that “ green leaves should be the best source of blood.
” He experimented with different vegetables and greens but nothing produced the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ came across “ immature wheat.
” Substituting just 10 % of chickens ’ diet with it increased egg production in winter from 38 % to 94 % .
The eggs also had stronger shells .
He could not yet explain scientifically why it happened , but stated that the results were so easily observed that “ even a child can see the bloom of health in the grass-fed hens , ” according to Seibold ’ s book .
Schnabel then spent years studying nutrition of the grasses .
Schnabel started making powdered dry @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 7 and his neighbors as a dietary supplement .
In 1942 Buffalo Courier Express reported that Schnabel fed his family wheatgrass for 11 years and none of his children were reported to have ever had any health problems or even a tooth cavity .
In 1940s Schnabel spread the word of his findings of wheatgrass health benefits to feed mills and the food industry .
Two big companies stepped forward , Quaker Oats and American Diaries , Inc. , and invested millions of dollars into further research , according to Illinois State @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of Schabel ’ s powdered grass could be bought in major drug stores across the U.S. and Canada under Cerophyl Laboratories , Inc. , jointly owned by Quaker Oats and American Diaries .
In 1942 Schnabel ’ s discovery about the nutritional value of wheatgrass earned him an honorary degree from Rockhurst College .
Unfortunately by the end of World War II , people became more interested in materialistic products and less in personal nutrition , so Schnabel ’ s success was very short-lived , wrote health advocate Steve Meyerowitz in the book @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : The Complete Guide to Using Grass Foods & Juices to Revitalize Your Health .
What also created a big obstacle was the growing pharmaceutical industry .
The industry became a big player and marketed pesticide-sprayed crops as “ better living through chemistry ” and synthetic nutrients as multi-vitamins , according to Kansas City ’ s Architectural & Historical Research .
People became more and more disinterested in food-based supplements .
According to Meyerowitz , at the peak of Schnabel ’ s career his goal included four ways in which wheatgrass could change @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the soil would be enriched again .
Secondly , farmers would be more prosperous by growing nutritional grass instead of other crops .
Thirdly , a new industry would be created in order to process , dehydrate , package and distribute the wheatgrass .
And finally , consumers would receive great health benefits from a low-cost vitamin and trace mineral-rich supplement .
His dreams got challenged by the post-war and post-depression era , so his four-step plan never got a chance to be realized .
Years later , in 1960-1970s it was Wigmore @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In 1940s Wigmore healed herself of cancer with weeds she collected herself around Boston , according to Seibold .
That motivated her to study natural healing modalities and together with a friend of hers , Dr. Earp Thomas ; she found out that there are 4,700 types of edible grass in the world , but wheatgrass is the best for medicinal qualities .
She started juicing the wheatgrass and delivering it to the ill people around her neighborhood in Boston , according to Meyerowitz .
In 1961 she officially opened the doors @ @ @ @ @ @ @ message that the body can heal itself with assistance from natural sources .
Soon she had many positive testimonials from her guests who had success with wheatgrass helping them with variety of illnesses : from high blood pressure and diabetes to fatigue and anemia .
She unsuccessfully tried to teach the U.S. government about the potential of wheatgrass in curing illnesses , and had more success abroad .
She kept spreading her message about health until her death in 1994 .
Today many grow wheatgrass in their own homes ; it is being @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cafes , alternative health clinics recommend it for detoxification and general health , and it is still sold as a supplement , by companies such as PINES International , Inc .
There have been a few studies done , and there are hundreds of personal testimonials praising wheatgrass , which is now regarded as one of the absolute best nutritional supplements on the market , especially when grown locally and served fresh .
For more on Schnabel ’ s claim about wheatgrass being far superior to ordinary vegetables ( and how much truth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can check out this article .

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Wheatgrass has a long history of incredibly safe, and incredibly effective use.
Over time, the benefits of this miracle grass have long been forgotten, however.
The first use of wheatgrass can be traced back to about 5,000 years ago when the ancient Egyptians used young grass for health and vitality. In modern times, wheatgrass consumption was introduced to the Western world by a Food Chemist from Kansas City, Missouri Charles Franklin Schnabel, who is often called “the Father of Wheatgrass.” And later it became popular because of Dr. Ann Wigmore, who Founded the Hippocrates Health Institute.
Charles Franklin Schnabel: The Father of Wheatgrass
In 1928, when the idea of vitamins in nutrition was only starting to achieve recognition among health scientists, Schnabel was searching for a “blood-building material” to help heal chickens – to decrease their mortality while increasing their egg production, according to the book Cereal Grass: What’s in it for you! by Ronald L. Seibold, M.S (written in 1990 for PINES International, Inc.).
Schnabel knew that chlorophyll was structurally similar to hemoglobin, therefore his reasoning was that “green leaves should be the best source of blood.”
He experimented with different vegetables and greens but nothing produced the effect he was looking for until he came across “immature wheat.” Substituting just 10% of chickens’ diet with it increased egg production in winter from 38% to 94%. The eggs also had stronger shells.
He could not yet explain scientifically why it happened, but stated that the results were so easily observed that “even a child can see the bloom of health in the grass-fed hens,” according to Seibold’s book. Schnabel then spent years studying nutrition of the grasses.
Schnabel started making powdered dry grass and giving it to his family of 7 and his neighbors as a dietary supplement. In 1942 Buffalo Courier Express reported that Schnabel fed his family wheatgrass for 11 years and none of his children were reported to have ever had any health problems or even a tooth cavity.
In 1940s Schnabel spread the word of his findings of wheatgrass health benefits to feed mills and the food industry. Two big companies stepped forward, Quaker Oats and American Diaries, Inc., and invested millions of dollars into further research, according to Illinois State University.
That same year a can of Schabel’s powdered grass could be bought in major drug stores across the U.S. and Canada under Cerophyl Laboratories, Inc., jointly owned by Quaker Oats and American Diaries. In 1942 Schnabel’s discovery about the nutritional value of wheatgrass earned him an honorary degree from Rockhurst College.
Unfortunately by the end of World War II, people became more interested in materialistic products and less in personal nutrition, so Schnabel’s success was very short-lived, wrote health advocate Steve Meyerowitz in the book Wheatgrass: Nature’s Finest Medicine: The Complete Guide to Using Grass Foods & Juices to Revitalize Your Health.
What also created a big obstacle was the growing pharmaceutical industry. The industry became a big player and marketed pesticide-sprayed crops as “better living through chemistry” and synthetic nutrients as multi-vitamins, according to Kansas City’s Architectural & Historical Research.
People became more and more disinterested in food-based supplement, and the research on wheatgrass was quickly forgotten.
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According to Meyerowitz, at the peak of Schnabel’s career his goal included four ways in which wheatgrass could change society for the better. First, the soil would be enriched again. Secondly, farmers would be more prosperous by growing nutritional grass instead of other crops. Thirdly, a new industry would be created in order to process, dehydrate, package and distribute the wheatgrass. And finally, consumers would receive great health benefits from a low-cost vitamin and trace mineral-rich supplement. His dreams got challenged by the post-war and post-depression era, so his four-step plan never got a chance to be realized.
Years later, in 1960-1970s it was Wigmore who made drinking wheatgrass juice actually popular.
Ann Wigmore’s Legacy
In 1940s Wigmore healed herself of cancer with weeds she collected herself around Boston, according to Seibold. That motivated her to study natural healing modalities and together with a friend of hers, Dr. Earp Thomas; she found out that there are 4,700 types of edible grass in the world, but wheatgrass is the best for medicinal qualities. She started juicing the wheatgrass and delivering it to the ill people around her neighborhood in Boston, according to Meyerowitz.
In 1961 she officially opened the doors of the Hippocrates Health Institute with the message that the body can heal itself with assistance from natural sources. Soon she had many positive testimonials from her guests who had success with wheatgrass helping them with variety of illnesses: from high blood pressure and diabetes to fatigue and anemia. She unsuccessfully tried to teach the U.S. government about the potential of wheatgrass in curing illnesses, and had more success abroad. She kept spreading her message about health until her death in 1994.
Today many grow wheatgrass in their own homes; it is being offered in juice form in many health-oriented cafes, alternative health clinics recommend it for detoxification and general health, and it is still sold as a supplement, by companies such as PINES International, Inc. There have been a few studies done, and there are hundreds of personal testimonials praising wheatgrass, which is now regarded as one of the absolute best nutritional supplements on the market, especially when grown locally and served fresh.
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althealthworks--2020-07-09--Study Finds U.S. Farmland Now 50 Times More Toxic to Bees Than Before GMOs Were First Introduced

In 1995 , the first insecticide-producing GMO crop ( corn ) was officially by approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency .
Now , nearly 25 years later , the American agricultural landscape has become a toxic , deadly minefield of pesticides , insecticides , herbicides , poison-coated seeds called neonicotinoids , and other instruments of death that are ravaging honeybee populations from Maine to California .
That was the finding of a new study published in the journal PLOS One earlier this month , which warned that modern agricultural techniques are causing a veritable “ insect apocalypse ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” “ This is the second Silent Spring .
Neonics are like a new DDT , except they are a thousand times more toxic to bees than DDT was , ” said Kendra Klein , a senior staff scientist at the Friends of the Earth U.S. organization , referring to the timeless classic Rachel Carson book first published in 1962 .
The chemical DDT , produced by Monsanto and other companies , was powerful enough to almost wipe out the bald eagle population during its heyday and was used to control the malaria-carrying @ @ @ @ @ @ @ may be the new DDT , except they work in a far more subtle , yet perhaps just as toxic , way .
“ The Good News is We Don ’ t Need Neonics ” Using a new tool that measures toxicity to honey bees , the length of time a pesticide remains toxic , and the amount used in a year , Klein and fellow researchers found that the new generation of pesticides has made agriculture far more toxic to insects .
The tests her team ran were the same exact same @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Agency , and the results were not pretty .
The team found that America ’ s agricultural landscape is now 48 times more toxic to honey bees , and likely other insects , than it was 25 years ago , as noted in this report from National Geographic .
The 25-year mark is especially significant because it coincides with the introduction of genetically engineered crops ( GMOs ) .
The first GMO crop , the FlavrSavr Tomato , was introduced in 1994 but rejected by the market .
The aforementioned insecticide-producing GMO corn @ @ @ @ @ @ @ become widely planted , while the first herbicide-resistant GMO crops were introduced in 1996 .
This new form of agriculture has led to the proliferation of toxic , pesticide-intensive techniques such as the use of dicamba , which has been banned in many states for destroying large swaths of crops , neonicotinoids , and more .
A first-generation neonicotinoid named imidacloprid was first patented by Bayer in 1985 , but the two most notorious neonics , clothianidin and thiamethoxam , did not enter the market until the early 2000s , piggybacking on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ implicated in the destruction of bee populations .
Bee populations have taken a massive hit ever since .
The sharp rise in toxic chemicals matches up with the decline in bees , butterflies , and other key pollinator species , as well as birds , Klein said .
Klein ’ s team also found that neonicotinoids accounted for 92 percent of this increased toxicity .
Many GMO seeds are treated with this toxic seed coating , providing a toxic one-two punch that harms wildlife and pests alike .
These pesticide-coated seeds can remain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the environment .
report this adWhile the U.S. government knows this fact , critics say they aren ’ t going far enough .
The agency rejected the registrations of 12 different neonicotinoid pesticides from Bayer , Syngenta , and Valent this past May in a win for environmental groups .
But the bad news is that these companies will be allowed to continue using existing stock of the bee-killing pesticides until at least 2020 , and these products represent just 12 of the 59 neonicotinoid products containing the toxic chemicals clothianidin and thiamethoxam @ @ @ @ @ @ @ far more work to do .
The good news , however , is that activist groups have been making headway in this department , having forced the cancellations as part of a 2018 settlement previously won against the EPA on the grounds of protecting Endangered Species .
“ The good news is that we don ’ t need neonics , ” Klein said .
“ We have four decades of research and evidence that agroecological farming methods can grow our food without decimating pollinators.
” In 2013 , the UN declared that organic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ biodiversity and food security for all human beings , and mentioned biodynamic farming as a way to help achieve that goal .
But this type of farming is rarely practiced .
Numbers of insect-eating birds have also plummeted in recent decades , Klein ’ s team found .
The birds eat contaminated insects , causing health problems and potentially even deaths .
“ Every bird needs to eat insects at some point in their life cycle , ” said Steve Holmer of American Bird Conservancy .
“ It ’ s stunning .
This @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the environment , which can explain why insect populations have declined , ” Neonicotinoids are used on almost all corn and canola oil seeds , the majority of corn and cotton seeds , and many yard plants from garden centers .
Only five percent of the toxin ends up on the corn or soy plant , and the rest ends up in the soil and the environment , National Geographic reported .
The toxic seeds also dissolve in water leading to deleterious effects on fish and other aquatic life .
Bees are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ insect species , but other insects are clearly dying off as well .
A 2014 analysis found that insect abundance has declined 45 percent in just 40 years , while the Monarch butterfly population has fallen 80 to 90 percent .
The study is the first of its kind to quantify how toxic agricultural lands have become for insects , but it was not able to quantify the many other documented effects of neonicotinoids on bees , including reproductive issues , altered immune function , and inability to navigate effectively .
“ For @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a very conservative estimate , ” Klein said .
If what the researchers found is indeed true , a new threat to all life has been unearthed .
Toxic , GMO and pesticide-heavy agriculture is literally killing off life from the bottom up , and the clock is ticking if we want to preserve life on this planet as we know .
Supporting organic farmers and growing your own food is a good place to start .
Thanks for reading !
For more information , read the full report from National Geographic here @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earth website here .
You can also subscribe for more articles like these in your inbox by clicking here .
This article was first written in August 2019 and updated in October 2019 .

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In 1995, the first insecticide-producing GMO crop (corn) was officially by approved by the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
Now, nearly 25 years later, the American agricultural landscape has become a toxic, deadly minefield of pesticides, insecticides, herbicides, poison-coated seeds called neonicotinoids, and other instruments of death that are ravaging honeybee populations from Maine to California.
That was the finding of a new study published in the journal PLOS One earlier this month, which warned that modern agricultural techniques are causing a veritable “insect apocalypse” in the “Land of the Free.”
“This is the second Silent Spring. Neonics are like a new DDT, except they are a thousand times more toxic to bees than DDT was,” said Kendra Klein, a senior staff scientist at the Friends of the Earth U.S. organization, referring to the timeless classic Rachel Carson book first published in 1962.
The chemical DDT, produced by Monsanto and other companies, was powerful enough to almost wipe out the bald eagle population during its heyday and was used to control the malaria-carrying mosquito population.
Now, neonicotinoid pesticides may be the new DDT, except they work in a far more subtle, yet perhaps just as toxic, way.
“The Good News is We Don’t Need Neonics”
Using a new tool that measures toxicity to honey bees, the length of time a pesticide remains toxic, and the amount used in a year, Klein and fellow researchers found that the new generation of pesticides has made agriculture far more toxic to insects.
The tests her team ran were the same exact same ones used by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the results were not pretty.
The team found that America’s agricultural landscape is now 48 times more toxic to honey bees, and likely other insects, than it was 25 years ago, as noted in this report from National Geographic.
The 25-year mark is especially significant because it coincides with the introduction of genetically engineered crops (GMOs).
The first GMO crop, the FlavrSavr Tomato, was introduced in 1994 but rejected by the market.
The aforementioned insecticide-producing GMO corn was approved in 1995 and has since become widely planted, while the first herbicide-resistant GMO crops were introduced in 1996.
This new form of agriculture has led to the proliferation of toxic, pesticide-intensive techniques such as the use of dicamba, which has been banned in many states for destroying large swaths of crops, neonicotinoids, and more.
A first-generation neonicotinoid named imidacloprid was first patented by Bayer in 1985, but the two most notorious neonics, clothianidin and thiamethoxam, did not enter the market until the early 2000s, piggybacking on the success of glyphosate and other harsh chemicals implicated in the destruction of bee populations.
Bee populations have taken a massive hit ever since.
The sharp rise in toxic chemicals matches up with the decline in bees, butterflies, and other key pollinator species, as well as birds, Klein said.
Klein’s team also found that neonicotinoids accounted for 92 percent of this increased toxicity. Many GMO seeds are treated with this toxic seed coating, providing a toxic one-two punch that harms wildlife and pests alike.
These pesticide-coated seeds can remain toxic for more than 1,000 days in the environment.
report this adWhile the U.S. government knows this fact, critics say they aren’t going far enough.
The agency rejected the registrations of 12 different neonicotinoid pesticides from Bayer, Syngenta, and Valent this past May in a win for environmental groups.
But the bad news is that these companies will be allowed to continue using existing stock of the bee-killing pesticides until at least 2020, and these products represent just 12 of the 59 neonicotinoid products containing the toxic chemicals clothianidin and thiamethoxam.
Needless to say, there is far more work to do.
The good news, however, is that activist groups have been making headway in this department, having forced the cancellations as part of a 2018 settlement previously won against the EPA on the grounds of protecting Endangered Species.
“The good news is that we don’t need neonics,” Klein said. “We have four decades of research and evidence that agroecological farming methods can grow our food without decimating pollinators.”
In 2013, the UN declared that organic farming can feed the world while supporting biodiversity and food security for all human beings, and mentioned biodynamic farming as a way to help achieve that goal. But this type of farming is rarely practiced.
Numbers of insect-eating birds have also plummeted in recent decades, Klein’s team found. The birds eat contaminated insects, causing health problems and potentially even deaths.
“Every bird needs to eat insects at some point in their life cycle,” said Steve Holmer of American Bird Conservancy.
“It’s stunning. This study reveals the buildup of toxic neonics in the environment, which can explain why insect populations have declined,”
Neonicotinoids are used on almost all corn and canola oil seeds, the majority of corn and cotton seeds, and many yard plants from garden centers. Only five percent of the toxin ends up on the corn or soy plant, and the rest ends up in the soil and the environment, National Geographic reported.
The toxic seeds also dissolve in water leading to deleterious effects on fish and other aquatic life.
Bees are considered to be a benchmark for other insect species, but other insects are clearly dying off as well. A 2014 analysis found that insect abundance has declined 45 percent in just 40 years, while the Monarch butterfly population has fallen 80 to 90 percent.
The study is the first of its kind to quantify how toxic agricultural lands have become for insects, but it was not able to quantify the many other documented effects of neonicotinoids on bees, including reproductive issues, altered immune function, and inability to navigate effectively.
“For that reason we think our study is a very conservative estimate,” Klein said.
If what the researchers found is indeed true, a new threat to all life has been unearthed.
Toxic, GMO and pesticide-heavy agriculture is literally killing off life from the bottom up, and the clock is ticking if we want to preserve life on this planet as we know.
Supporting organic farmers and growing your own food is a good place to start.
Thanks for reading! For more information, read the full report from National Geographic here and check out the Friends of the Earth website here. You can also subscribe for more articles like these in your inbox by clicking here. This article was first written in August 2019 and updated in October 2019.
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althealthworks--2020-07-20--Korea Biomedical Review: Natural Substance Studied That May Inhibit the Mutation of COVID-19

The coronavirus situation has made front-page headlines across the world over the past several months , as lawmakers , doctors , and politicians continue to debate the best way to keep it under wraps , and to prevent as much harm from being caused by the potentially deadly COVID-19 respiratory disease that could result from the virus .
Despite the world ’ s laser-like focus on finding new tools to use against the disease , very little if any attention is being paid to natural substances that could potentially aid in this quest , even though nearly 80 percent of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from wild plant based sources according to a 1997 report from the Ecology Society of America .
From pharmaceutical research sectors to native shamans and healers , it ’ s widely known : medicinal plants heal , regardless of whether or not the mainstream media focuses on this simple truth or not .
Recently , a major Korean online news publication , the Korea Biomedical Review ( KBR ) , published information that has gone missing from the pages of most major news publications in the U.S. : news of a recent study @ @ @ @ @ @ @ substance could stop the widely-feared virus from mutating , which could be used as a supplementary treatment for patients overseas .
Korea Researchers : Sea Buckthorn Bacteria Could Halt Spread of Coronavirus By Inhibiting Main Energy Source According to the KBR , which states that its mission is to “ deliver the most crucial news in Korean health care to the world , ( providing ) critical information to professionals , scholars , policy makers and businessmen interested in Korea ’ s high-quality medical services , ” the study is drawing the attention @ @ @ @ @ @ @ was found that the berry of the sea buckthorn tree could be one of the worst enemies of the coronavirus .
The study found that sea buckthorn berry ’ s lactic acid bacteria could contain the spread of the coronavirus by inhibiting the activation of its energy source , purine .
It was confirmed by a research team at Ehwa Woman ’ s University Medical Center led by Professor Yoon Ha-na of the Ehwa Urology Department that probiotic bacteria extracted from the sea buckthorn berry had large amounts of lactobacillus gasseri ( L. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the energy source that is required for the mutation of the virus .
The discovery was made while conducting experiments related to the inhibition of cytokine activity , as well as escherichia coli that inflame the bladder , the KBR reported .
Sea buckthorn berries were also found to contain abundant amounts of ehstreptococcus thermophilus and lactobacillus rhamnosus , which have the same chemical binding site to COVID-19 and affect the protein activity of aids , KBR said .
Nine antioxidants , six minerals and 16 amino acids were also confirmed by the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the bacteria in sea buckthorn berry to be a supplementary treatment that is potentially capable of suppressing the spread of COVID-19 by inhibiting purine activity .
“ I believe the probiotic bacteria will work as a complementary treatment to prevent COVID-19 and will apply the same mechanism to additional studies , including cystitis and hyperlipidemia , ” Yoon said according to KBR .
Professor Jeon Goo-bo of Gachon University Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute also added that he believes this specific type of plant-based probiotic could be effective as well .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ from plants , can be effective in preventing COVID-19 spread because it affects the activation of purine enzyme , the energy source for AIDS , hepatitis , Ebola , and COVID-19 virus.
” For more information , including other methods being used against the disease overseas , check out the full KBR article here .
The Korea Biomedical Review was founded in 2017 and is a member of The Korean Doctors ’ Weekly ( www.docdocdoc.co.kr ) , a media company formed by a network of Korean doctors in 1992 , its website states @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and is not intended to treat or prevent any disease .
Read our full disclaimer here .

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The coronavirus situation has made front-page headlines across the world over the past several months, as lawmakers, doctors, and politicians continue to debate the best way to keep it under wraps, and to prevent as much harm from being caused by the potentially deadly COVID-19 respiratory disease that could result from the virus.
Despite the world’s laser-like focus on finding new tools to use against the disease, very little if any attention is being paid to natural substances that could potentially aid in this quest, even though nearly 80 percent of the top 150 prescription drugs were derived from wild plant based sources according to a 1997 report from the Ecology Society of America.
From pharmaceutical research sectors to native shamans and healers, it’s widely known: medicinal plants heal, regardless of whether or not the mainstream media focuses on this simple truth or not.
Recently, a major Korean online news publication, the Korea Biomedical Review (KBR), published information that has gone missing from the pages of most major news publications in the U.S.: news of a recent study showing that the extract of one particular substance could stop the widely-feared virus from mutating, which could be used as a supplementary treatment for patients overseas.
Korea Researchers: Sea Buckthorn Bacteria Could Halt Spread of Coronavirus By Inhibiting Main Energy Source
According to the KBR, which states that its mission is to “deliver the most crucial news in Korean health care to the world, (providing) critical information to professionals, scholars, policy makers and businessmen interested in Korea’s high-quality medical services,” the study is drawing the attention of the medical community, after it was found that the berry of the sea buckthorn tree could be one of the worst enemies of the coronavirus.
The study found that sea buckthorn berry’s lactic acid bacteria could contain the spread of the coronavirus by inhibiting the activation of its energy source, purine. It was confirmed by a research team at Ehwa Woman’s University Medical Center led by Professor Yoon Ha-na of the Ehwa Urology Department that probiotic bacteria extracted from the sea buckthorn berry had large amounts of lactobacillus gasseri (L. gasseri) in it, which represses the energy source that is required for the mutation of the virus.
The discovery was made while conducting experiments related to the inhibition of cytokine activity, as well as escherichia coli that inflame the bladder, the KBR reported.
Sea buckthorn berries were also found to contain abundant amounts of ehstreptococcus thermophilus and lactobacillus rhamnosus, which have the same chemical binding site to COVID-19 and affect the protein activity of aids, KBR said. Nine antioxidants, six minerals and 16 amino acids were also confirmed by the researchers.
Professor Yoon said she expects the bacteria in sea buckthorn berry to be a supplementary treatment that is potentially capable of suppressing the spread of COVID-19 by inhibiting purine activity.
“I believe the probiotic bacteria will work as a complementary treatment to prevent COVID-19 and will apply the same mechanism to additional studies, including cystitis and hyperlipidemia,” Yoon said according to KBR.
Professor Jeon Goo-bo of Gachon University Lee Gil Ya Cancer and Diabetes Institute also added that he believes this specific type of plant-based probiotic could be effective as well.
“I believe L. gasseri, derived from plants, can be effective in preventing COVID-19 spread because it affects the activation of purine enzyme, the energy source for AIDS, hepatitis, Ebola, and COVID-19 virus.”
For more information, including other methods being used against the disease overseas, check out the full KBR article here. The Korea Biomedical Review was founded in 2017 and is a member of The Korean Doctors’ Weekly (www.docdocdoc.co.kr), a media company formed by a network of Korean doctors in 1992, its website states.
This article is for informational purposes and is not intended to treat or prevent any disease. Read our full disclaimer here.
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althealthworks--2020-07-20--High Levels of Cancer-Linked Glyphosate Found in Popular Hummus and Chickpea Brands

Hummus is one of the healthiest foods a person can eat , packed full of fiber , protein , magnesium , manganese , and other key nutrients and minerals not widely found in most snack foods eaten by American consumers .
But this popular food may come with an extra risk that was recently uncovered by independent laboratory testing , commissioned by the widely cited non-profit the Environmental Working Group , famous for its yearly “ Clean Fifteen ” and “ Dirty Dozen ” lists measuring pesticides produce samples from across the country .
In this case , researchers set @ @ @ @ @ @ @ popular Mediterranean inspired snack dip contained glyphosate , the highly controversial weedkiller used by Bayer , the former Monsanto , and other chemical companies .
What they found is not good news for anybody who wishes to avoid consuming the chemical , which was declared a “ probable human carcinogen ” by the top cancer research body of the World Health Organization in spring 2015 .
According to a press release from the EWG , the controversial chemical was found in more than 80 percent of non-organic hummus and chickpeas samples , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in several organic versions .
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world , the press release notes , and while governmental health bodies including the United States EPA say it ’ s safe for human consumption , that distinction has been strongly disputed due to allegations of biased studies .
California lists glyphosate as a chemical known to cause cancer , although critics have pointed out that the “ dosage makes the poison ” and say that everyday food consumption is safe .
In this case , 27 conventional hummus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and one-third of those tested exceeded the organization ’ s own health-based benchmark of 160 parts per billion , or ppb , for daily consumption based on a serving of about four tablespoons .
Conventional Hummus Products Ranked From Most to Least Glyphosate -Three samples of Sabra Classic Hummus , as well as Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Hummus -Two samples of Whole Foods Market Original Hummus Ten Products Scored the Worst for Glyphosate ; Six Had “ No Detectable Residues ” In total , 12 samples of organic hummus and six samples of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ all but two samples of the organic products , although the glyphosate residues were much lower than in those of their conventional counterparts .
One dry chickpea sample had the highest glyphosate concentration of all samples tested in the study , illustrating just how rampant the contamination has become through farm country everywhere .
“ The Environmental Protection Agency ’ s woefully inadequate legal limit for glyphosate in chickpeas , known as a tolerance level , is 5,000 ppb , or more than 30 times EWG ’ s benchmark , ” the organization @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , peas and lentils are a nutritious , affordable source of protein and an important part of the American diet , ” said Olga V. Naidenko , Ph.D. , EWG ’ s vice president for science investigations .
“ These excellent foods would be much better without glyphosate .
“ Toxic weedkiller should never be allowed to contaminate these products , or any other foods , that millions of American families eat every day.
” The products used in the study were purchased online or at major food retailers in Washington , D.C. @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Francisco metropolitan areas , including at Aldi , Costco , Giant , Harris Teeter , Safeway , ShopRite , Target , Trader Joe ’ s , Walmart and Whole Foods grocery stores .
report this adOrganic farmers are not allowed to spray Roundup or other toxic , synthetic pesticides to grow and harvest crops , the press release added .
“ Organic foods , including organic hummus and chickpeas , remain a better choice for consumers , ” said EWG Toxicologist Alexis M. Temkin , Ph.D. “ EWG testing of both conventional and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the transparency in the marketplace and protect the integrity of the Department of Agriculture ’ s organic certification.
” A chart of the top 10 worst brands for glyphosate contamination tested can be seen below , as well as a list of six varieties of hummus and chickpeas that had no detectable levels of glyphosate whatsoever .
The six hummus brands found to contain no glyphosate are as follows :

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Hummus is one of the healthiest foods a person can eat, packed full of fiber, protein, magnesium, manganese, and other key nutrients and minerals not widely found in most snack foods eaten by American consumers.
But this popular food may come with an extra risk that was recently uncovered by independent laboratory testing, commissioned by the widely cited non-profit the Environmental Working Group, famous for its yearly “Clean Fifteen” and “Dirty Dozen” lists measuring pesticides produce samples from across the country.
In this case, researchers set out to discover whether or not the popular Mediterranean inspired snack dip contained glyphosate, the highly controversial weedkiller used by Bayer, the former Monsanto, and other chemical companies.
What they found is not good news for anybody who wishes to avoid consuming the chemical, which was declared a “probable human carcinogen” by the top cancer research body of the World Health Organization in spring 2015.
But there are five brands of hummus and chickpeas that tested 100% free from glyphosate, including a brand from one of the country’s biggest supermarkets and a popular brand that doesn’t advertise itself as organic but is still 100% clean from the chemical.
High Levels of Glyphosate Found in Hummus, Chickpea Samples
According to a press release from the EWG, the controversial chemical was found in more than 80 percent of non-organic hummus and chickpeas samples, and was also found in far lower levels in several organic versions.
Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide in the world, the press release notes, and while governmental health bodies including the United States EPA say it’s safe for human consumption, that distinction has been strongly disputed due to allegations of biased studies.
California lists glyphosate as a chemical known to cause cancer, although critics have pointed out that the “dosage makes the poison” and say that everyday food consumption is safe.
In this case, 27 conventional hummus samples were tested by the EWG, and one-third of those tested exceeded the organization’s own health-based benchmark of 160 parts per billion, or ppb, for daily consumption based on a serving of about four tablespoons.
Conventional Hummus Products Ranked From Most to Least Glyphosate
Altogether, 10 hummus samples exceed the EWG’s benchmark for glyphosate.
They are:
-Three samples of Sabra Classic Hummus, as well as Sabra Roasted Pine Nut Hummus
-Two samples of Whole Foods Market Original Hummus
–Whole Foods Market Organic Label Original Hummus
–Cava Traditional Hummus
-Two samples of Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market Traditional Artisan Hummus
Ten Products Scored the Worst for Glyphosate; Six Had “No Detectable Residues”
In total, 12 samples of organic hummus and six samples of organic chickpeas.
Glyphosate was found in all but two samples of the organic products, although the glyphosate residues were much lower than in those of their conventional counterparts.
One dry chickpea sample had the highest glyphosate concentration of all samples tested in the study, illustrating just how rampant the contamination has become through farm country everywhere.
“The Environmental Protection Agency’s woefully inadequate legal limit for glyphosate in chickpeas, known as a tolerance level, is 5,000 ppb, or more than 30 times EWG’s benchmark,” the organization said in its release.
“Beans, peas and lentils are a nutritious, affordable source of protein and an important part of the American diet,” said Olga V. Naidenko, Ph.D., EWG’s vice president for science investigations.
report this ad“These excellent foods would be much better without glyphosate.
“Toxic weedkiller should never be allowed to contaminate these products, or any other foods, that millions of American families eat every day.”
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The products used in the study were purchased online or at major food retailers in Washington, D.C., New York City, and San Francisco metropolitan areas, including at Aldi, Costco, Giant, Harris Teeter, Safeway, ShopRite, Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart and Whole Foods grocery stores.
Organic farmers are not allowed to spray Roundup or other toxic, synthetic pesticides to grow and harvest crops, the press release added.
“Organic foods, including organic hummus and chickpeas, remain a better choice for consumers,” said EWG Toxicologist Alexis M. Temkin, Ph.D. “EWG testing of both conventional and organic bean products for glyphosate helps increase the transparency in the marketplace and protect the integrity of the Department of Agriculture’s organic certification.”
A chart of the top 10 worst brands for glyphosate contamination tested can be seen below, as well as a list of six varieties of hummus and chickpeas that had no detectable levels of glyphosate whatsoever.
The six hummus brands found to contain no glyphosate are as follows:
Goya canned chickpeas
Simple Truth organic chickpeas
Hanover canned chickpeas
Asmar’s Original Humous
O Organics Traditional Hummus
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althealthworks--2020-07-20--Cancer-Linked Monsanto Chemical Found in Five Major Orange Juice Brands

As far as healthy drinks go , few are more popular in the United States than a glass of orange juice with breakfast .
The average American consumes about 2.7 gallons of “ OJ ” per year , and about 2/3 of limited-service restaurants offer it as a beverage choice .
When properly made ( especially fresh-squeezed and organic ) , orange juice can be extraordinarily healthy for a wide variety of reasons .
It ’ s rich in vitamin C , fiber , and contains antioxidants that help protect and nourish the skin among many other benefits .
But @ @ @ @ @ @ @ United States , you may be getting far more than you bargained for — a surprisingly high dose of one of the most controversial chemicals in the world , one that happens to be linked to cancer , and also serves as the main ingredient in Monsanto ’ s flagship herbicide .
And unfortunately for the many thousands of people who drink them every day , the most popular brands in the United States are among those most affected .
The grassroots non-profit Moms Across America has made a remarkable impact in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ expose the Monsanto Company ’ s link to the American Pediatrics Association ( they ’ ve since been given the boot ) and keeping its members up-to-date on how to protect their families from toxic chemicals in the food supply .
Recently , the organization made waves with an announcement that caught the attention of orange juice drinkers everywhere : samples of five major U.S. brands tested positive in lab results for glyphosate .
The chemical , deemed a “ probable human carcinogen ” by the World Health Organization ’ s International Agency @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was found in amounts ranging from 4.43 parts per billion to 26.05 ppb by the group ’ s tests .
As noted in this post from Moms Across America , research has shown that as little as 0.1 ppb of glyphosate is capable of destroying beneficial gut bacteria .
Repeated exposure is capable of weakening the immune system and potentially leading to a host of health problems down the road .
The post also included research that glyphosate may stimulate breast cancer at amounts as little as 1 part per trillion , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ government standards for most people , especially children ( who are most at-risk considering their developing bodies ) .
The five major brands that tested positive according to lab tests are : 1 .
Tropicana , with amounts of 26.05 ppb and 25.12 ppb in glyphosate residues .
Both samples were purchased from Target stores .
2 .
Minute Maid , with amounts of 13.54 and 12.65 ppb , purchased from Jack in the Box stores .
3 .
Stater Bros. , with amounts of 4.93 and 4.43 ppb , purchased at the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Signature Farms ( sold at Safeway ) , with amounts of 6.33 and 5.78 ppb , purchased at Vons stores .
5 .
Kirkland , with amounts of 5.96 and 4.33 ppb , purchased at Costco stores .
What It Means for Shoppers Considering that organic alternatives like Uncle Matt ’ s are widely available , it ’ s almost always a good idea to pay a little extra in order to avoid the potential contamination of glyphosate and other harmful substances in non-organic orange juice .
In addition to glyphosate , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ including synthetic vitamins ( in an attempt to make up those lost due to processing and pasteurization ) , as well as so-called “ flavor packs ” that are likely to be chemically altered and are not required to be listed on product labels .
Both Simply Orange ( from Coca Cola ) and Tropicana have been sued over these “ chemically enhanced flavor packs ; ” yet another reason why health conscious consumers should think twice before buying them .
What Happens Next ?
While organic orange juice and organic oranges are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the unfortunate fact is that the vast majority of Americans still consume chemically-laden orange juice from the aforementioned companies , including unmarked brands at the grocery store that likely contain glyphosate and other toxic chemicals as well .
report this adTo make matters more pressing , the ( mostly chemically-treated ) citrus growing industry is currently dealing with a bacteria-based “ citrus greening ” disease that may one day lead to the introduction of genetically engineered ( GMO ) oranges , which could bring with them a host of other potential health and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pave the way for change , Moms Across America is urging concerned citizens to contact each of the five companies listed above in order to request that they switch to organic and regenerative agriculture-based methods in the future .
It ’ s a tall order at this current moment in our food system ’ s history , but simply voicing your opinion can make a huge difference down the line in helping to change the system .
For more information on how to contact these companies , as well as additional info on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can check out the full article from Moms Across America by clicking on this link .
The Florida Citrus organization also released a response to the findings that can be read here .
Until then , do your best to steer clear of these five brands , buy organic , and spread the word to health conscious friends who would prefer to keep glyphosate out of their breakfast beverages .
This article was first written in May 2018 and updated in July 2020 .
For more information on which hummus brands were found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ some organic ones ) , check our our new article on the most recent lab results by clicking here .

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As far as healthy drinks go, few are more popular in the United States than a glass of orange juice with breakfast. The average American consumes about 2.7 gallons of “OJ” per year, and about 2/3 of limited-service restaurants offer it as a beverage choice.
When properly made (especially fresh-squeezed and organic), orange juice can be extraordinarily healthy for a wide variety of reasons.
It’s rich in vitamin C, fiber, and contains antioxidants that help protect and nourish the skin among many other benefits.
But if you drink orange juice in the United States, you may be getting far more than you bargained for — a surprisingly high dose of one of the most controversial chemicals in the world, one that happens to be linked to cancer, and also serves as the main ingredient in Monsanto’s flagship herbicide.
And unfortunately for the many thousands of people who drink them every day, the most popular brands in the United States are among those most affected.
Lab Tests Reveal Glyphosate in Orange Juice Samples
The grassroots non-profit Moms Across America has made a remarkable impact in the world of food activism, helping to expose the Monsanto Company’s link to the American Pediatrics Association (they’ve since been given the boot) and keeping its members up-to-date on how to protect their families from toxic chemicals in the food supply.
Recently, the organization made waves with an announcement that caught the attention of orange juice drinkers everywhere: samples of five major U.S. brands tested positive in lab results for glyphosate.
The chemical, deemed a “probable human carcinogen” by the World Health Organization’s International Agency for Research on Cancer in March 2015, was found in amounts ranging from 4.43 parts per billion to 26.05 ppb by the group’s tests.
As noted in this post from Moms Across America, research has shown that as little as 0.1 ppb of glyphosate is capable of destroying beneficial gut bacteria. Repeated exposure is capable of weakening the immune system and potentially leading to a host of health problems down the road.
The post also included research that glyphosate may stimulate breast cancer at amounts as little as 1 part per trillion, and that the American diet far exceeds government standards for most people, especially children (who are most at-risk considering their developing bodies).
The five major brands that tested positive according to lab tests are:
1. Tropicana, with amounts of 26.05 ppb and 25.12 ppb in glyphosate residues. Both samples were purchased from Target stores.
2. Minute Maid, with amounts of 13.54 and 12.65 ppb, purchased from Jack in the Box stores.
3. Stater Bros., with amounts of 4.93 and 4.43 ppb, purchased at the stores of the same name.
4. Signature Farms (sold at Safeway), with amounts of 6.33 and 5.78 ppb, purchased at Vons stores.
5. Kirkland, with amounts of 5.96 and 4.33 ppb, purchased at Costco stores.
What It Means for Shoppers
Considering that organic alternatives like Uncle Matt’s are widely available, it’s almost always a good idea to pay a little extra in order to avoid the potential contamination of glyphosate and other harmful substances in non-organic orange juice.
In addition to glyphosate, numerous orange juice companies may contain additives including synthetic vitamins (in an attempt to make up those lost due to processing and pasteurization), as well as so-called “flavor packs” that are likely to be chemically altered and are not required to be listed on product labels.
Both Simply Orange (from Coca Cola) and Tropicana have been sued over these “chemically enhanced flavor packs;” yet another reason why health conscious consumers should think twice before buying them.
What Happens Next?
While organic orange juice and organic oranges are available at many health food stores, the unfortunate fact is that the vast majority of Americans still consume chemically-laden orange juice from the aforementioned companies, including unmarked brands at the grocery store that likely contain glyphosate and other toxic chemicals as well.
report this adTo make matters more pressing, the (mostly chemically-treated) citrus growing industry is currently dealing with a bacteria-based “citrus greening” disease that may one day lead to the introduction of genetically engineered (GMO) oranges, which could bring with them a host of other potential health and environmental issues.
In order to help pave the way for change, Moms Across America is urging concerned citizens to contact each of the five companies listed above in order to request that they switch to organic and regenerative agriculture-based methods in the future.
It’s a tall order at this current moment in our food system’s history, but simply voicing your opinion can make a huge difference down the line in helping to change the system.
For more information on how to contact these companies, as well as additional info on glyphosate contamination and safety studies, you can check out the full article from Moms Across America by clicking on this link. The Florida Citrus organization also released a response to the findings that can be read here.
Until then, do your best to steer clear of these five brands, buy organic, and spread the word to health conscious friends who would prefer to keep glyphosate out of their breakfast beverages.
This article was first written in May 2018 and updated in July 2020. For more information on which hummus brands were found to be tainted with glyphosate (including some organic ones), check our our new article on the most recent lab results by clicking here.
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