As a teenager in the 70’s, I read the “radical” book, Silent Spring by Rachel Carson, published in 1962 which presented a view of nature compromised by synthetic pesticides, especially DDT. Once these pesticides entered the biosphere, Carson argued, they not only killed bugs but also made their way up the food chain to threaten bird and fish populations and could eventually sicken children…..this book made a huge impact on me since I always felt responsible to take care of our environment and God’s creatures.
What Progress Have We Made? DDT has been banned, but of the roughly 87,000 chemicals that have been put on the market since WWII, research continues to lag on the effects of many of these substances and their effects on the human body. The EPA has proposed a new standard that would regulate forever chemicals or PFAS ( per/poly fluro-alkyl substances) in public drinking water. Exposure to PFAS can cause reproductive health issues, decrease immune response and increase the risk of cancer. Other chemicals such as xenobiotics, phthalates, bisphenol A, and dioxins are all implicated as hormone disruptors, and all linked are to cancer.
The widespread use of GMO crops (especially corn / soybeans) has resulted in a massive increase in the application of glyphosate , the active ingredient in Roundup. The International Agency for Research on Cancer which reviews scientific studies, gives glyphosate the 2nd highest rating for causing cancer, especially endocrine and immune type cancers. Glyphosate is linked to over 20 chronic illness including diabetes, dementia, autism and kidney disease.
So How Can You Protect Yourself and Your Family from Chemical Exposure?
1. Know your body burden! Test for 96 different toxic chemicals with a simple urine test from Mosiac Labs (EnviroTOX) and separate Glyphosate test.
2. Go Green! Avoid environmental exposures! Don’t clean with harsh chemicals, avoid lawn services and only use natural garden products that enhance the soil. Consider all remodeling projects, and use materials with the certified green label.
3. Natural Body Care! Read all labels, remember the skin is the largest organ and absorbs everything you apply to it.
4. Eat Organic! Eat organic, non GMO produce ( RAINBOW) and only meat raised sustainably with no hormones or chemicals. Know your farmer!
5. Drink 6-8 glasses of Filtered / Spring Water per Day! Water is a major detoxification method.
6. DETOX! Specific detoxification strategies using professional formulas can greatly improve one’s health by enhancing the body’s liver and GI pathways.
There is HOPE! Start to Purify Today!!!
