Thursday, October 10, 2013

Union of Concerned Scientists View on Genetically Engineered Crops



Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Food

according to the Union of Concerned Scientists

  • New Allergens in the Food Supply
  • Antibiotic Resistance
  • Production of New Toxins
  • Concentration of Toxic Metals
  • Enhancement of the Environment for Toxic Fungi

Documentation:
http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/our-failing-food-system/genetic-engineering/risks-of-genetic-engineering.html

Cooking with charcoal with no lighter fluid

Organic and GMO free Restaurants

Can we even eat out anymore?

Restaurants that are trying to be organic and or GMO free


Nationwide
Chipotle
http://www.chipotle.com

Dallas/Ft. Worth 

Nikolini CafeVilla Nikolini by Organicity
1906 Abrams Parkway,
Dallas TX
214.397.9991
http://organicity.com/

Southpaw’s Organic Grill
Preston Center Cafe
6009 Berkshire Lane
Dallas, TX 75225
214.987.0351

Southpaw’s Organic Grill
Uptown Grill
3227 McKinney Ave., #100
Dallas, TX 75204
214.754.0100 Spiral Diner and Bakery
1314 W. Magnolia Ave
Fort Worth, TX
817.332.8834

Villa O Restaurant
4514 Travis Street, Ste. 132
Dallas, TX 75205
214.780.1880

Seattle
 http://www.seattleorganicrestaurants.com/vegan-whole-foods/restaurants-directory/


Bulleted List of Environmental Health Hazards


Electromagnetic Radiation
  • cell phones
  • smart meters
  • wireless internet 
  • electric stoves
  • microwave ovens

Food
  • pesticides
  • GMOs
  • additives
  • chemicals 
  • allergies
  • hormones
  • antibiotics 
  • artificial sweeteners  
  • high fructose corn syrup(GMO as well)
  • MSG
  • BHA/BHT
  • Sodium Nitrate
  • Brominated vegetable oil
  • Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil

Water
  • fluoride
  • pharmeceuticals in city water
  • chlorine
Mold

Chemicals

help me compile the list!

Food as a medical problem

What is wrong with Food?

Pesticides
GMOs
Antibiotics
Growth Hormones

Chipotle is moving to do away with remaining GMO food on their menu.

 Chipotle Mexican Grill was the first U.S. restaurant chain to label which of its menu items contained genetically engineered ingredients. Now the company is taking its “food with integrity” approach one step further by trying to eliminate GMO products from its menu.
 http://www.truthdig.com/eartotheground/item/the_first_gmo-free_restaurant_20130728

http://www.chipotle.com/en-us/fwi/fwi_facts/fwi_facts.aspx

Electromagnetic Radiation.. the search for answers

 EHS is characterized by a variety of non-specific symptoms, which afflicted individuals attribute to exposure to EMF. The symptoms most commonly experienced include dermatological symptoms (redness, tingling, and burning sensations) as well as neurasthenic and vegetative symptoms (fatigue, tiredness, concentration difficulties, dizziness, nausea, heart palpitation, and digestive disturbances). The collection of symptoms is not part of any recognized syndrome.

http://www.who.int/peh-emf/publications/facts/fs296/en/





Fun song that talks about electromagnetic waves

DNA dammage from Electromagnetic Fields

Friday, October 4, 2013

GMO poison to Meme or post on facebook and twitter


GMO 101

GMO stands for Genetically Modified Organisms




A genetically modified organism (GMO) is an organism whose genetic material has been altered using genetic engineering techniques. Organisms that have been genetically modified include micro-organisms such as bacteria and yeast, insects, plants, fish, and mammals. GMOs are the source of genetically modified foods, and are also widely used in scientific research and to produce goods other than food. The term GMO is very close to the technical legal term, 'living modified organism' defined in the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety, which regulates international trade in living GMOs (specifically, "any living organism that possesses a novel combination of genetic material obtained through the use of modern biotechnology").

from Wikipedia  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gmo


Therefore, because GM foods pose a serious health risk in the areas of toxicology, allergy and immune function, reproductive health, and metabolic, physiologic and genetic health and are without benefit, the AAEM believes that it is imperative to adopt the precautionary principle...

From the American Academy of Environmental Medicine
http://www.aaemonline.org/gmopost.html

Fluoride 101



Dr. J. William Hirzy, EPA scientist, is reported to have said, "If the stuff gets out into the air, it's a pollutant; if it gets into the river, it's a pollutant, if it gets into a lake, it's a pollutant; but if it goes right straight into your drinking water system, it's not a pollutant. That's amazing!"

from http://www.organic-gardening-and-homesteading.com/fluoride-water-filters.html

Fluoridation does not affect the appearance, taste, or smell of drinking water.[1] It is normally accomplished by adding one of three compounds to the water: sodium fluoride, fluorosilicic acid, or sodium fluorosilicate.
  • Sodium fluoride (NaF) was the first compound used and is the reference standard.[31] It is a white, odorless powder or crystal; the crystalline form is preferred if manual handling is used, as it minimizes dust.[32] It is more expensive than the other compounds, but is easily handled and is usually used by smaller utility companies.[33]
  • Fluorosilicic acid (H2SiF6) is an inexpensive liquid by-product of phosphate fertilizer manufacture.[31] It comes in varying strengths, typically 23–25%; because it contains so much water, shipping can be expensive.[32] It is also known as hexafluorosilicic, hexafluosilicic, hydrofluosilicic, and silicofluoric acid.[31]
  • Sodium fluorosilicate (Na2SiF6) is the sodium salt of fluorosilicic acid. It is a powder or very fine crystal that is easier to ship than fluorosilicic acid. It is also known as sodium silicofluoride.[32]
from Wikipedia http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fluoridation


Environmental Health Hazards

I appreciate additions to this list:
  • wireless internet 
  • smart meters 
  • GMOs 
  • Fluoride
  •  Cleaning Chemicals 
  • Food additives 
  • aspertame 
  • chlorine 
  • MSG
because the list above could be somewhat endless..
categories
  • radio frequencies 
  • chemicals that are breathed in 
  • chemicals absorbed by contact with skin
  •  chemicals in the food or water 
  • GMOs that are eaten