~The chemical, acrylamide, which is used industrially in the manufacturing of some plastics, is also apparently formed by the heating of starches. Foods with especially high levels of the chemical included French fries, potato chips and crackers.

~After being inside the body for 20 minutes, Aspartame begins breaking down from its original compound into methanol, formaldehyde (a Class-A carcinogen used to embalm corpses) and formic acid (ant venom).

~Over 70% of the world’s coffee supply is contaminated with toxic pesticides and chemicals. It’s estimated that just one cup of coffee contains more than 2,000 chemicals, many of which are gastrointestinal irritants and cancer-causing agents. Also, the high heat used in roasting coffee beans causes the natural oils to turn rancid, further contributing to its chemical load. READ MORE

From: Global Healing Centre Chemical & Metal Cleanse

1 – One out of every ten women of childbearing age has dangerously high concentrations of mercury “within one tenth of potentially hazardous levels” in their bloodstream.1
2 – Many people have developed colitis from chronic ingestion of mercury-containing laxatives.
3 – Industrial contaminants (such as dioxins, PCBs, and mercury), microbial contaminants (such as E. coli), and natural contaminants (such as aflatoxin) [can be found in foods].
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EWG research has found that people who eat the 12 most contaminated fruits and vegetables consume an average of 10 pesticides a day.

Those who eat the 15 least contaminated conventionally-grown fruits and vegetables ingest fewer than 2 pesticides daily.

The Guide helps consumers make informed choices to lower their dietary pesticide load.

DIRTY DOZEN (worse)

Buy These Organic: Peach,Apple,Bell Pepper, Celery,Nectarine,Strawberries,cherries, Kale, Lettuce, Grapes (Imported), Carrot, Pear

CLEAN 15
Lowest in Pesticides: BEST~ Onion,Avocado,Sweet Corn, Pineapple, Mango Asparagus, Sweet Peas, Kiwi, Cabbage, Eggplant, Papaya, Watermelon, Broccoli, Tomato, Sweet Potato

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by Dr. Samuel S. Epstein and Randall Fitzgerald Book Review by Babs E. Keller
Hippocrates Health Institute Volume 29 Issue 2

According to Dr. Epstein, the 1938 Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act does not require cosmetics, personal care products or their ingredients be approved as safe before they are sold. The FDA’s oversight begins only after you, the consumer, have used the product.
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Did you ever hear the saying, “Don’t put it on your skin if you wouldn’t put it in your mouth.”? Our skin is only 1/10 of an inch thick and highly permeable. Skin is the body’s largest organ (approximately 10 sq. ft. if laid out like a rug) and this porous membrane is highly sensitive to toxic chemicals.

What we put on our skin affects our health more than what we put in our mouth. Dr. Epstein discusses how the carcinogens in these beauty products create greater cancer risks than eating contaminated food. That’s because the chemicals you swallow can be somewhat detoxified by enzymes in the liver.

We expose ourselves to the carcinogenic ingredients in commonly used personal care products daily, year after year. And the daily exposure is also frequently prolonged when we let the products sit on our skin rather than immediately wash them off. READ MORE

In 2009, 12,000,000 people will be diagnosed with cancer, and it’s expected that by 2010, cancer will be the leading cause of death. The cause has long been the subject of much speculation however, the environmental connection is undeniable. Hundreds of studies have pointed to links between products we use daily at home with cancer, from cosmetics to children’s toys. These chemicals accumulate in our bodies over time, breaking down defenses and allowing cancer and other diseases to take hold. More‚Ķ

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A cup of warm water with lemon followed by a cup of nettle tea first thing in the morning will get you going in the bowel department.

Nettle is detoxifying and improves the ability of the liver and kidneys to cleanse the blood. It also curbs the appetite and cleanses toxins from the body.

The Nettle plant is used to treat gout and arthritis and has antihistamines and asthma-relieving properties. It is also used as an analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, blood cleaner, diuretic and digestive stimulant. Nettle infusion is a safe, gentle diuretic which is considered restorative for the kidneys and bladder. It’s also recommended for weight loss, but you may shed more pounds of water than fat.

Here’s a great alternative to the traditional hot or Ice Tea without the caffeine! It’s a super pick me-up in the middle of the day.

Hot or Ice Nettle Tea. Bring a quart of water to a boil. Put 2 tablespoons of dry nettle leaves into a teapot and cover with the boiling water. Let the tea brew for 3-5 minutes. Strain before cooling. Add more water, lemon, and your stevia.

As a bitter tonic, dandelion helps the liver and gall bladder produce bile for better assimilation.