05/07/2014
Genetically Modified Foods (GMO'S)
Many GMO foods, but specifically corn, have been studied with frightening outcomes. From simple effects like weight gain to more serious ones like organ disruption and massive tumors, we have only really scratched the surface on all of the potential effects of these lab-created foods. This is why it is vitally important to regularly cleanse and detoxify your body of foreign health-wreaking materials. Keeping them out of your diet is the first step in ensuring you don’t experience their effects, but since GMOs can’t truly be avoided, detoxing is another route you’ll want to take.
FOOD ADDITIVES
1. Benzoates/Variations; Benzoic acid, Sodium Benzoates, Potassium Benzoates, Calcium Benzoate Uses; a preservative to prevent the food from molding. Used in; Pickles, Salad dressings, Fruit Juices, Soft drinks, Jams and Jelly.
Connected to; Hyperactivity; Dizziness, light-headedness, trouble sleeping
2. Nitrites/Variations; Sodium Nitrites, Potassium Nitrites /Uses; Preserve food colour in meats, prevent it from going rancid, stop bacteria growing/Used in; Hotdogs, sausages, cold cuts of meats (hams, bacon etc.)
Connected to; Irritability, lack of energy, headaches, dizziness. Pregnancy complications, Infant health problems
3. Sulfites/Uses; Acts as a preservative to prevent bacterial growth./Used in; Ready meals, Pizza and pie crusts, Wine, beer, canned vegetables, oven chips, dried fruits.
Connected to; can be mistaken for hay fever; runny nose, itchy eyes and wheezing cough. 1 in 10 people will have a reaction of some sort eg. Rashes, itching, restricted breathing, asthmatic attacks, hives, cramps.
4. Sorbates/Variations; Potassium Sorbate , Calcium Sorbate. Uses; A preservative that does not change the taste, smell, colour and prevents yeast from growing./Used in; Dried meats, wine, cheese, yogurts, baked goods, dips, margarine
Connected to; Hypersensitivity (reaction, allergy) to mouth, throat, eyes. Migraine/ headache.
5. Aspartame/Also known as; E951/Uses; An artificial sweetener./Used in; Drinks sweeteners, ‘Diet’ or ‘light’ anything eg. Soda and yogurts; chewing gum, cooking sauces, drinks powers, energy drinks. Can be found in certain vitamins.
Connected to; Headaches/ migraines, alters levels of serotonin and causes behavioural problems, Depression; Blurred vision, Eye pains, Diabetes, emotional and mood disorders; Changes the chemistry of the brain, Convulsions, Seizures, Epilepsy, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s.
WHAT CAN YOU DO ?
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Here are a few easy things you can do to stay healthy
1. Increased Fiber Consumption
One of the best ways to ensure your body is eliminating those things which it has no use for (heavy metals, GM-toxins, and food additives) is through a high-fiber diet. This is achieved by eating plenty of plant foods but also by occasionally detoxing with something like psyllium husk.
Psyllium husk creates a sort of gel that, when consumed with plenty of water, will flush out the digestive tract, essentially taking all lingering toxins along.
We suggest our own PACHAMAMA DETOX FORMULA
2. Consume Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Your digestive system should be well-equipped for dealing with foreign invaders like GMOs and other toxins. When you eat fermented foods and consume probiotics, you create a healthy bacterial balance, ensuring your “gut bacteria” is able to break down and eliminate harmful substances in your diet. Consuming probiotics will also help your body to detox the Bt-toxin found in GMO crops.
3. Organic Sulfur
Jonathan Benson at NaturalNews suggests organic sulfur as a must-have for detoxing the liver. He calls this substance, also known as methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), “a critical component in detoxification, energy production, cell oxygenation, and immune capacity.” While it used to be found throughout the food supply, it has fallen by the wayside with “advances” in agriculture. Now, you can find organic, lignin-based sulfur crystals to help make up for the loss.
4. Other Detoxifying Herbs
Other herbs that can help ensure GM foods and additives don’t wreak havoc on your health are cascara sagrada (also found in our PACHAMAMA DETOX FORMULA) and wild burdock root. Cascara sagrada is a cleansing herb, one that has been used for ages among indigenous people. It will clean out your digestive system and ensure healthy elimination. Wild burdock root also has cleansing properties, but works in a different manner. It is a diuretic and is considered a blood-cleanser.
5. Full body detox programs.
Nothing compares to fast tracking it with our all inclusive cleanse programs. We want you to stay ahead of the unseen damage.
Avoiding genetically modified foods and food additives should be your first line of defense. But creating a healthy body to fight those that do get in is important too. Regular cleansing and detoxification will help you avoid the negative effects of these and other modern food additives.
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