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Ingestion: It is a multifactorial disease associated with numerous nutritional deficiencies as well as reproductive issues and increased risk to thyroid disease, kidney failure and cancer. Here, we propose that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the herbicide, Roundup®, is the most important causal factor in this epidemic. It is found in Round Up which is a pesticide killer used on fruits and vegetables as well as used on landscaping to kill the weeds.
Corn (field & sweet) The GM version of field corn protects the crop against corn rootworms and the Asian corn borer. Like GM field corn, GM sweet corn also protects the crop against destructive pests.
Soybeans The GM soybean plant is resistant to pests and disease as well as being tolerant of herbicides that are most effective, allowing for less herbicide use overall.
Cotton GM cotton requires fewer pesticides and protects against the cotton bollworm.
Canola Canola has been modified through biotechnology to make it tolerant to some herbicides. This allows for a reduced amount of chemicals needed for weed control. The modified plant also has resistance to pests and fungus.
Alfalfa The GM version of alfalfa is tolerant of some herbicides, allowing for a reduced amount of chemicals needed for weed control.
Sugar Beets The GM sugar beet has increased tolerance to some herbicides, allowing for a reduced amount of chemicals needed for weed control. GM sugar beets also have virus and pest resistance traits.
Papaya The GM version of papaya makes the plant resistant to the prevalent Papaya Ringspot Virus.
Squash GM squash has traits that improve the plant’s defense against viruses.
Arctic Apple Developed by Okanagan Specialty Fruits of British Columbia, Canada, this new fruit was developed by turning off the enzyme in apples that cause them to brown when cut, bruised or bitten.
Innate Potato This new potato that resists browning and has fewer unsightly wasteful bruises has been approved by the USDA for commercial planting.
Aquabounty Salmon This new salmon is genetically engineered to reach market size more quickly than non-GE farm-raised Atlantic salmon. It is available to consumers in Canada.
Gluten Foods
Grains not allowed
Avoid all foods and drinks containing the following:
Wheat
Barley
Rye
Triticale (a cross between wheat and rye)
Oats (in some cases)
While oats are naturally gluten-free, they may be contaminated during production with wheat, barley or rye. Oats and oat products labeled gluten-free have not been cross-contaminated. Some people with celiac disease, however, cannot tolerate the gluten-free labeled oats.
Wheat terms to know
There are different varieties of wheat, all of which contain wheat gluten:
Durum
Einkorn
Emmer
Kamut
Spelt
Wheat flours have different names based on how the wheat is milled or the flour is processed. All of the following flours have gluten:
Enriched flour with added vitamins and minerals
Farina, milled wheat usually used in hot cereals
Graham flour, a course whole-wheat flour
Self-rising flour, also called phosphate flour
Semolina, the part of milled wheat used in pasta and couscous
Gluten-free food labels
When you are buying processed foods, you need to read labels to determine if they contain gluten. Foods that contain wheat, barley, rye or triticale — or an ingredient derived from them — must be labeled with the name of the grain in the label’s content list.
Foods that are labeled gluten-free, according to the Food and Drug Administration rules, must have fewer than 20 parts per million of gluten. Foods with these labels may include:
Naturally gluten-free food
A prepared food that doesn’t have a gluten-containing ingredient
Food that has not been cross-contaminated with gluten-containing ingredients during production
Food with a gluten-containing ingredient that has been processed to remove gluten
Alcoholic beverages made from naturally gluten-free ingredients, such as grapes or juniper berries, can be labeled gluten-free. An alcoholic beverage made from a gluten-containing grain can carry a label stating the beverage was “processed,” “treated” or “crafted” to remove gluten. However, the label must state that gluten content cannot be determined and the beverage may contain some gluten.
Processed foods that often contain gluten
In addition to foods in which wheat, barley or rye are likely ingredients, these grains are standard ingredients in a number of other products. Also, wheat or wheat gluten is added as a thickening or binding agent, flavoring, or coloring. It’s important to read labels of processed foods to determine if they contain wheat, as well as barley and rye.
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n general, avoid the following foods unless they’re labeled as gluten-free or made with corn, rice, soy or other gluten-free grain:
Beer, ale, porter, stout (usually barley)
Breads
Bulgur
Cakes and pies
Candies
Cereals
Communion wafers
Cookies and crackers
Croutons
French fries
Gravies
Imitation meat or seafood
Malt, malt flavoring and other malt products (barley)
Matzo
Pastas
Hot dogs and processed luncheon meats
Salad dressings
Sauces, including soy sauce
Seasoned rice mixes
Seasoned snack foods, such as potato and tortilla chips
Self-basting poultry
Soups, bouillon or soup mixes
Vegetables in sauce
Medications and supplements
Prescription and over-the-counter medications may use wheat gluten as a binding agent. Talk to your doctor or pharmacists about the drugs you’re taking. Dietary supplements that contain wheat gluten must have “wheat” stated on the label.
Heavy Metal Toxicity Can Lead to Organ damage as well as Neurological Disease.
Treatment of heavy metal toxicity may center on developing general healthy diet guidelines, in addition to making some key adjustments in your relationship with food.
Eat foods that are rich in antioxidants like selenium, vitamin C, E, and beta carotene, since these antioxidants defend against heavy metals:
Eat foods rich in magnesium such as broccoli, spinach, swiss chard, and pumpkin seeds.
Eat foods that can increase your level of glutathione (GSH) such as asparagus, broccoli, and spinach. Glutathione is an important antioxidant in the body and a master detoxifier that helps rid the body of heavy metals.
Eat lots of fiber. A high-fiber diet can prevent heavy metals from being absorbed. Add ground flax meal to your diet to promote digestive regularity.
Eat at least one crushed garlic clove per day, or take a quality supplement that contains stabilized allicin. The act of crushing garlic releases allicin, a substance that has antimicrobial and antifungal properties.
Add cilantro to your diet. Anecdotal evidence suggests that cilantro may help mobilize mercury and other neurotoxic metals, pulling them out of the brain to more superficial structures where they can be more easily grabbed and excreted by chelating agents.1,12,13
Drink purified water throughout the day.
Avoid all simple or refined carbohydrates (white bread, pasta, cookies, cakes, crackers, etc.)
Alcoholic beverages in excess since they hinder the functioning of the immune and detoxification systems
Fermented foods such as cheese and wine
Excessive caffeine intake – While moderate amounts of caffeine may be beneficial, excessive consumption can disrupt the body’s systems, causing insomnia and digestive irregularity (constipation or diarrhea).
Carbonated soft drinks, which alter the pH level in your blood, making it more acidic
Sweetened fruit juices that spike blood sugar levels too rapidly
Fungi such as mushrooms
Pickled foods
Bottom crawlers such as oysters, clams, and lobster that may contain toxic levels of mercury
Deep-sea fish such as tuna, mackerel, and swordfish that may contain toxic levels of mercury. Choose minimal-mercury albacore tuna instead.
Farm-raised fish that contain PCBs and not enough omega-3 essential fatty acids, due to their land-based diets. Choose wild-caught salmon instead.
Yeast and wheat products (breads, crackers, pasta, etc.) that contain gluten
Sodium nitrite found in processed foods such as hot dogs, lunch meats, and bacon
Monosodium glutamate (MSG) found in many foods as a flavor enhancer
Hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated oils (trans fats) found in many processed foods, deep-fried foods, fast food, and junk food – Read more about good fats and bad fats.
Tap water – To reduce your exposure to many heavy metals found in tap water, drink filtered/purified water instead.
Other tips for heavy metal toxicity:
Aluminum precautions:
Cook with aluminum-free pots and pans. Choose stainless steel instead.
Avoid using aluminum foil and drinking from aluminum soda cans.
Avoid foods, products, and over-the-counter drugs that contain aluminum, such as baking powder, antacids, and deodorants/antiperspirants. Check product labels before purchasing.
Minimize your exposure to several metals at one time. Studies that have shown that the presence of mercury and aluminum have a “synergistic” toxicity, meaning that they become even more toxic to the body when they are present together.8
Try melatonin. A study in Spain revealed that melatonin has a protective effect against aluminum toxicity.3
Arsenic precautions:
Maintain a high-fiber diet. Fiber binds with arsenic to eliminate it from the body.
Eat foods high in sulfur such as eggs, onions, beans, legumes, and garlic. Sulfur helps rid the body of arsenic.4
Cadmium precautions:
Keep nickel-cadmium batteries properly stored and out of reach of young children.
Stop smoking. Smoking, and breathing second-hand smoke, is primary sources of cadmium exposure.
Keep a healthy diet. A diet low in calcium, protein, or iron, OR high in fat, increases cadmium absorption.5
Lead precautions:
Children are particularly susceptible to lead poisoning, particularly from homes built before 1978 that have lead-based paints. Test your older home for lead. If your home tests positive, look for reputable companies that will safely remove lead from your home.
Stay away from Latin American folk remedies called arzacon and greta, which are used for upset stomach or indigestion; and pay-loo-ah, which is used for rash or fever. These are dangerous lead-based remedies.6
Use extreme caution in certain hobbies that require contact with lead, such as stain-glass window work.
Do not drink or eat from ceramic ware that contains lead-based paints and glazes. If you’re unsure about your dishes and cups, choose glassware instead.
Mercury precautions:
Avoid amalgam (silver) fillings altogether and request safer alternatives from your dentist. Find a biologic or holistic dentist who practices mercury-free dentistry.
If you have “silver” fillings, get an evaluation from a mercury-free dentist who specializes in the safe removal of mercury amalgams. Improper removal can be more dangerous than leaving your fillings in place. Find a mercury-free dentist in your area now.
Consult with your healthcare professional about the use of vaccines. Some vaccines contain thimerosal, a mercury preservative that is potentially associated with Autism, and behavioral, and learning disorders in children. Read more in “A User Friendly Vaccine Schedule”.
Choose thermometers that do not contain mercury, to avoid toxic spills as a result of breakage.
Avoid consuming bottom crawlers (seafood, such as oysters, clams, and lobster that may contain toxic levels of mercury).
Avoid deep-sea fish such as tuna, mackerel, and swordfish that contain the highest levels of mercury of all fish. Choose safer alternatives such as wild-caught salmon or minimal-mercury tuna.
