Raising Happy Healthy Children…Naturally!
Many of us already know to look for the “9″ on produce stickers that indicates ORGANIC! But what I didn’t realize is that we can also use this sticker to know if the item is Genetically Modified. Instead of a 9, GMO foods are prefaced with an “8″. Here is an example of what to look for;
For example, a conventionally grown banana would be: 4011
an organic banana would be: 94011
a genetically engineered (GE or GMO) banana would be: 84011
The Organic Consumers Association has a call for comments on two dockets the USDA is considering regarding the approval of human genes in rice in Missouri. BUT I just read that the USDA has already given preliminary approval for the planting of rice with human genes in Kansas. Here is a link to more info;
And the Missouri information which also provides info on how to send your comments is following.
These Profiteers are guilty of commiting atrocities (war crimes, torture, toxic dumping and stifling freedom of speech) against mankind in the name of Greed.Here’s the LowDown on these Prophets of Profit.
Corporations carry out some of the most horrific human rights abuses of modern times, but it is increasingly difficult to hold them to account. Economic globalization and the rise of transnational corporate power have created a favorable climate for corporate human rights abusers, which are governed principally by the codes of supply and demand and show genuine loyalty only to their stockholders.
Several of the companies below are being sued under the Alien Tort Claims Act, a law that allows citizens of any nationality to sue in US federal courts for violations of international rights or treaties. When corporations act like criminals, we have the right and the power to stop them, holding leaders and multinational corporations alike to the accords they have signed. Around the world-<>in Venezuela, Argentina, India, and right here in the United States-citizens are stepping up to create democracy and hold corporations accountable to international law.
Continue reading ‘The 14 Most Evil Corporations (according to Global Exchange)’
Major stuff here….even using gardening pesticides significantly increases chances of Parkinson’s!
Study Bolsters Link between Pesticides and Parkinson’s
http://www.sciam.com/article………..
Bioengineering guides issued
FDA asks companies to vouch for genetically modified plants’ safety
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/health…….
Some stores adopt mercury warnings on some fish
http://www2.townonline.com/swampscott/localRegional/view.bg?articleid=520578
Meat Eaters Face Immunity Scare
http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/story/0,20867,19560023-23289,00.html
A very sad story about a woman who dies after her house is treated with pestides for beetles. Everyone should read this, especially if anyone in your family has heart issues.
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/oregonian……………..
Want to a be a children’s book writer? Now’s your chance!
http://www.womansday.com/article.asp?section_id=52&article_id=10324
CHINESE MEDICINE GAINING RESPECTABILITY IN WEST
FDA support for testing of botanical drugs helps boost credibility of ancient herbal treatments
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi………
I haven’t tried these yet but who can argue with organic, natural ingredients, allergen free sweets? They look delicious. Frontier carries them, I believe. Check em out.
EcoNatural Solutions Web Store/Allergen Free products for a sustainable world
St. Claire’s organic mints, sweets, tarts and aromatherapy pastilles
http://www.econaturalsolutions.com
All St. Claire’s Organic products are:
Allergen-free Candy! Wheat-free, gluten-free, dairy free, casein-free, genetically-modified-organism-free (GMO), soy-free, corn-free, tree nut and peanut-free, egg-free, fish and shellfish-free
100% vegetarian
Fat-free, low-carb, low calorie
Oregon Tilth and USDA certified organic
Made with certified organic evaporated cane juice and organic cane juice crystals, pure essential oils and/or natural and organic fruit and vegetable based flavor and color
Contain NO artificial colors, flavors, preservatives or animal by-products
Dedicated to preserving plant knowledge of indigenous cultures around the world, by donating 10% of profits the EthnoMedicine Preservation Project