Scientists from the Arctic University of Norway found that 70 percent of GE soybeans have "extreme levels" of Monsanto’s Roundup herbicide, which causes harm to human health and, in some cases, kills human cells.
And that’s just one food!
Here’s another statistic for you: 65 percent of the thousands of produce samples EWG analyzed from the U.S. Department of Agriculture tested positive for pesticide residues. This makes it more essential than ever that we have the resources we need to make informed choices about what we serve our families.
That’s why EWG created the 2014 Shopper’s Guide to Pesticides in Produce, listing the "Dirty Dozen" items likely to expose you to the most pesticides, and the "Clean Fifteen" safest bets for avoiding bug and weed-killers
By training, I am a American Board Certified Pediatrician. But in my younger years I grew up with natural alternatives. As a mom I have tried to incorporate both for my kids and it has worked wonders. And finally, as I am studying natural & alternative medicines, I realize the beauty and wisdom of living closer to earth. Hence in my practice I integrate both...for acute ailments I follow American Academy of Pediatrics recommendation but for simple and/or chronic conditions I prefer natural alternatives.
In western training we were raised to think that "health is the absence of symptoms and problems". But eastern sensibilities has educated me that "Health is state that allows one to use the full capabilities of their body, mind and intellect. Therefore, healthy living is a balanced state of well being: physically, mentally, socially and spiritually." This implies that healing is not a "one-pill-fits-all", but a personalized experience.
