Donna Jackson Nakazawa
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 Indeed, one recent study funded in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that eating organic foods substantially lowers children's dietary exposure to organophos-phate pesticides. Investigators measured the exposure to several organophosphate pesticides in twenty-three children between the ages of three and eleven over a fifteen-day period. They had children eat a conventional, nonorganic diet for three days, followed by a five-day diet of all organic foods, and then a seven-day diet of conventional nonorganic foods. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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 On the other hand, regular crops are contaminated with pesticides, other chemicals, and irradiation, and undergo genetic modification. organic foods are exposed to fewer nitrates and other harmful residues. sf organic foods are healthier for children in their growth years. Some foods that kids favor, such as peanut butter, raisins, and peaches, have among the highest levels of pesticide residue, and these pesticides can cause neurological damage in children.
¦ organic foods taste better, thanks to the better-balanced soils in which they're grown. |
| The soil organic foods are grown in is richer, containing no herbicides or pesticides to destroy or dissolve the natural nutrients in the plants and the fruits. On the other hand, regular crops are contaminated with pesticides, other chemicals, and irradiation, and undergo genetic modification. organic foods are exposed to fewer nitrates and other harmful residues. sf organic foods are healthier for children in their growth years. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
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 Belly Flat" Foods and Products Organic Foods
Grocery Stores
Because of growing consumer demand, almost every grocery store in the nation stocks some organic foods. Still, my hat is off to two companies that over the last decade have taken the lead. They are:
Whole Foods Market: Founded in 1980 as one small store in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market is now the world's leading retailer of natural and organic foods, with 197 stores in North America and the United Kingdom. To find a Whole Foods Market near you, go to www.wholefoodsmarket.com. |
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| The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) current definition states that organic foods are those plants produced without the use of pesticides, sewage sludge (for fertilization) or synthetic fertilizer. . .or those animals raised without hormones or antibiotics.
To read the complete definition, go to the USDA's Web site at www.ams.usda.gov/nop/NOP/ standards, html.
Organic foods, including produce, meat, milk and other dairy products, typically cost more than nonorganic varieties. |
Jack Challem
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 The principal drawbacks to organic foods are availability and price, although many supermarkets now contain a small selection of organic produce. Still, organically produced foods often cost 10 to 20 percent more than conventional foods. The higher price is related to economies of scale. organic foods are usually the result of small-scale farming activities, whereas conventional foods are grown using more efficient, large-scale methods. As interest in organic foods increases, and the numbers and sizes of organic farms increase as a result, pricing will likely become more competitive. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
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 With this knowledge you can maximize your natural nutrients by eating organic foods as often as possible because testing indicates that organic products have higher levels of nutrients than non-organic products.
Along those lines, I once had a heated debate over supplements with Charles Damiano. I played devil's advocate and took the position that given a proper, balanced diet of natural, organic foods and a reasonable level of physical activity, a person does not really need supplements. |
Donna Jackson Nakazawa
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| They had children eat a conventional, nonorganic diet for three days, followed by a five-day diet of all organic foods, and then a seven-day diet of conventional nonorganic foods. During the five days in which children ate an organic diet there was a "dramatic and immediate" drop in their levels of pesticides, going as low as zero during the organic food phase. Pesticide levels increased five- or sixfold—and in some cases substantially more—when children began to eat a nonorganic diet again.
Remember to also wash all fruits and vegetables well—even organic ones—before you eat them. |
Jack Challem
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| The higher price is related to economies of scale. organic foods are usually the result of small-scale farming activities, whereas conventional foods are grown using more efficient, large-scale methods. As interest in organic foods increases, and the numbers and sizes of organic farms increase as a result, pricing will likely become more competitive. So for now, if you can purchase organic foods, do so. But you can follow most of the dietary guidelines in this book with conventionally grown foods. |
Jack Challem
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 The phenomenal growth of organic foods is one example. Ten years ago, organic foods were a niche in the health food industry. Today, being organic is a sophisticated and powerful selling point. As another example, a small town in Italy recently rededicated itself to traditional food shops and, in doing so, forced a fast-food restaurant out of business. We can support markets and restaurants that cater to healthful and nutritious foods, and we can encourage other people to do the same.
You have the power to change your life. |
C. W. Randolph, M.D.
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| Websites
Many people initially complain that buying organic is too expensive. Yes, organic foods can be pricey if you just shop in your supermarket, but you probably have a lot more choices for organic food in your community than you realize. All it takes is a little research to find out.
To find a source of organic foods near you or to order online, check out the following websites: www.organicfood.com, www.organicconsumer.org, www.eatwell.com, and www. diamondorganics.com. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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| More Promising Programs and Developments
Let's look now at other encouraging, health-conscious developments:
Si Whole Foods Market, which began in 1980 with one small store, has become the world's leading natural and organic foods supermarket, with 183 stores in North America and the United Kingdom at press time. Meanwhile, Wild Oats Natural Marketplace, founded in 1987, now has 110 stores in 24 states and British Columbia. The success of these publicly traded chains, that avoid high-fructose corn syrup, hy-drogenated oils, and artificial additives, shows, as Dr. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
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| The downside consequences can be summed up this way:
Obesity + Physical Inactivity = Self-inflicted Disease + Early Death
If you want to improve your health and have the opportunity to lose weight, you should eat natural organic foods as often as possible and avoid anything that has been processed and chemically altered by man. That is a difficult task considering that the majority of our food supply has been contaminated by tens of thousands of chemicals injected into our food in the name of convenience, freshness, taste, texture, quality, shelf life and weight loss. |
Connie Bennett, C.H.H.C. with Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D.
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| But while sugar has a high profit margin, there's not a high profit margin in organic foods."
The Tragedy of Misdiagnosis: Two Tales of Unnecessary Suffering
One of the saddest and biggest tragedies of modern medicine is that many people suffering from typical symptoms of hypoglycemia are dismissed by their doctors as hypochondriacs or mentally unhinged. Worse yet, they're given diagnoses that are erroneous, if not ludicrous. You'll better grasp the full extent of the situation by learning about two such unnecessary nightmares.
The first horrific tale involves the late Stephen Gyland, M.D. |
| Organic Foods Versus Conventional Foods." www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/ home_4143_ENU_HTML.htm. -. "Straight Answers about Aspartame." http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ada/hs.xsl/ nutrition_1030_ENU_HTML.htm. -. "Sugar Alcohols: New Drink or Food Additive?" http://www.eatright.org/cps/rde/xchg/ ada/hs.xsl/home_4383_ENU_HTML.htm. Appleton, Nancy. Lick the Sugar Habit. Garden City Park, NY: Avery Publishing, 1988. Aspartame Consumer Safety Network website, http://www.aspartamesafety.com/. Aspartame (NutraSweet) Toxicity Info Center, http://www.holisticmed.com/aspartame/. |
| Some foods that kids favor, such as peanut butter, raisins, and peaches, have among the highest levels of pesticide residue, and these pesticides can cause neurological damage in children.
¦ organic foods taste better, thanks to the better-balanced soils in which they're grown.
Organic farming is better for the environment because it protects water resources and the soil. |
Andreas Moritz
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 The whole family eats natural, organic foods and enjoys a completely normal life. Judith and her kids are not alone. There are thousands of healthy HIV-positive people who don't take AIDS drugs, and who show no sign of sickness. But only a few people escape the wrath of an unreliable testing procedure.
HIV can only be detected in the human body after the immune system has already killed the virus through its arsenal of antibodies. The presence of HIV antibodies proves that the virus has been rendered harmless, with no further role to play. |
| Choose to have healthier menus, using organic foods, and transition to organic ingredients (no pesticides, antibiotics, hormones, irradiation or genetically engineered ingredients). Read the food labels and look out especially for the following chemicals:
• Sunset yellow (El 10 or FD&C Yellow 6) is a dye used in, among other foods, orange jellies and squashes, apricot jam and packet soups. It's also in Smarties, and at least one variety of Lucozade (a popular British and now also American sports drink). |
| Due to the pollution particles in our atmosphere and soil, even natural organic foods are usually somewhat polluted. Such foods are also impacted by ozone depletion and exposure to electro-magnetic radiation in our planetary environment. These negative effects tend to be neutralized through the specified use of Ionized Stones.
Ionized Foot Bath
By placing Ionized Stones (preferably pebbles with rounded surfaces) under the soles of the feet, while the feet are immersed in water, the body begins to break down toxins and waste materials into harmless organic substances. |
| So, if you have a choice, choose organic foods over chemically treated foods. This may burden your budget somewhat, but lift the burden on your stomach.
Cinnamon—Medicine for Diabetics
Who would have thought that this culinary spice possesses numerous profound healing properties! Taking one-quarter to one-half teaspoon of cinnamon works just as well as the statin drugs in lowering cholesterol and triglycerides as well as blood glucose. Plus, you can get a pound of cinnamon for less than $5, and save yourself dreadful side effects.
According to research conducted by the U.S. |
Craig Pepin-Donat
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| I played devil's advocate and took the position that given a proper, balanced diet of natural, organic foods and a reasonable level of physical activity, a person does not really need supplements. I argued that I've taken many types of supplements and a multitude of herbal products over the years and didn't feel much benefit. His response was, "Most supplements will never make you feel different in the short-term. Changes occur on a molecular level and may benefit your body over time. For any product taken to enhance the way you 'look or feel,' it really doesn't matter if they actually work. |
Andreas Moritz
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| In a report on organic foods, published in "Coronary and Diabetic Care" in the U.K., 2004, it was stressed that the use of pesticides in food production correlated with a significant reduction in the health benefits of foods. For example, there exists a strong connection between pesticide use and the antioxidant content of food. Crops that are visited and stressed by insects are known to produce polyphenolic compounds, which are naturally potent antioxidants. These compounds not only ward off insects, but also increase the nutritional value of the plants. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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 Consumer demand for organic foods is skyrocketing. The truth about toxic synthetic chemicals in our foods, cosmetics and personal care products is finally starting to go mainstream. There are serious efforts now to promote green lawn care, green automobiles and green living. The trends are strongly in favor of natural, sustainable living!
Why Big Pharma is so desperate
In the context of these powerful trends, Big Pharma is acting out of desperation to protect a medical monopoly that will soon collapse in the United States. |
Jack Challem
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| As interest in organic foods increases, and the numbers and sizes of organic farms increase as a result, pricing will likely become more competitive. So for now, if you can purchase organic foods, do so. But you can follow most of the dietary guidelines in this book with conventionally grown foods.
Ask Questions and Read the Fine Print on Labels
A few years ago, when blood tests showed that my iron was elevated (a risk factor for heart disease), a nutritionist suggested that I avoid breads and pastas. Puzzled, I asked why. |
Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
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Jack Challem
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| Better taste is only one of the benefits of organic foods. Several studies have found that organically raised fruits and vegetables have higher levels of vitamin C and antioxidant flavonoids compared with conventionally grown produce. In other words, the nutritional value of organic foods is greater than that of most commercial produce, which is grown with synthetic fertilizers and pesticides. |
Mike Adams
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 But I do want to clarify my position on organic foods and say that if you are on a very tight budget, it is far better to eat non-organic foods on this approved list than to turn to cheaper foods made with metabolic disruptors. Let me give you an example of what I'm talking about:
A shopper is looking for a good source of healthy dietary fats, and she is comparing organic avocados - which are very expensive — to a refined oil margarine product that's very cheap. Thinking that the organic avocado is simply too high a price to pay, she might choose the nonorganic margarine product. |
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| The researchers found that the pesticide levels in the children dropped immediately when they started eating organic foods. The staying power of the pesticides was "relatively short," Lu says.
HEALTH RISKS NOT CLEAR
Lu acknowledges that the health risks of the pesticides in question are not entirely clear. "Whether [these results are] important in terms of health effects remains to be seen," he says, noting that scientists do not know exactly how the pesticides affect the body over time.
There is evidence that they're dangerous, says Dr. Nathan M. |
Marshall Editions
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 Eating a diet of plain, natural organic foods usually leads to an improvement of symptoms. Taking herbs such as althea and mallow root can also be beneficial. Studies show that stress contributes greatly to acid reflux so managing stress levels is important. Weight loss should be considered if you are overweight.
Medications: A class of drugs that blocks acid in the stomach, known as H2 receptor antagonists, is used to treat heartburn. It includes medications such as cimetidine, ranitidine, and famotidine. |
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