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Monsanto – Losing Business Everywhere
The entities running Monsanto these days are probably not very happy. All around the globe, Monsanto’s products are being banned. Switzerland Two Swiss supermarket chains, “Coop” and “Migros” have announced they will no longer sell products that contain glyphosate (i.e. Roundup), and will be exploring non-toxic weed alternatives. Germany Last September German retail giant (350 stores) “toom Baumarkt DIY” decided to remove all glyphosate-containing products from their shelves. The cultivation and sale of GM maize (corn) is also banned in Germany. West Africa “Interprofessional Cotton” in Brukino Faso, West Africa, is a group of cotton farmers... -
Fluoride Affects IQ in Children
A study that was published several years ago by Harvard University concluded that children who lived in areas with highly fluoridated water had “significantly lower” IQ scores than those who lived in low fluoride areas. In a 2006 report published by the NRC (U.S. National Research Council) summarizing 27 studies on the effects of fluoride, evidence suggested that fluoride effected the learning and memory abilities of laboratory animals. In fact, many scientific studies have shown a wide-range of toxic effects of fluoride on the brain. Other studies have suggested the possibility that fluoride adversely affects children’s neurodevelopment.... -
Emulsifiers – Another Reason to Avoid Packaged Food
Almost all processed foods in the supermarkets contain additives called “emulsifiers”. They are added to many foods such as non-dairy milks, baked goods, ice cream, salad dressings and even hamburger patties. Some common names of emulsifiers include carrageenan, lecithin, polysorbate 80, xanthan gum and other “gums”. Emulsifiers are used to extend the shelf life of packaged food, improve texture and to keep ingredients (oils and fats) from separating. Emulsifiers Damage the Gut Your gut is the key to your immune system. The greatest concentration of microbes (bacteria and fungi) in your body reside in your gut and...