Step Two: How to Eat Organic & Remove Synthetic Chemicals from the Diet

Uncategorized Nov 23, 2019

This is the second post in a 20-part series about how to detox your body, life and spirit. Make sure to check out the first post in the series, which also lists all 20 steps of the detox program. You can also subscribe to be notified of future posts, and sign up to receive my free 67-page detox e-book.

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THE IMPORTANCE OF ORGANIC FOODS

Simply choosing organic over non-organic foods can eliminate a number of harmful synthetic pesticides and preservatives that may prove detrimental to overall health. 

Processed foods contain many synthetic chemicals. If possible, avoid processed foods at all cost. Choose unpacked, unprocessed whole food to see a real shift in your health and overall quality of life. 

Organic vegetables tend to have higher nutritional value providing more nutrients to the body helps in supporting natural detoxification. By eating organic we our also able to reduce our risk of exposure to antibiotic resistant bacteria.  

When you support organic farming you support more organic production and reduction of cost for good quality healthy food.  As a result of supporting organic farms, you support better water and air quality hence lowering overall pollution. 

Glyphosate, a chemical found in Roundup, is a common pesticide sprayed on most non-organic crops. Glyphosate is found to be especially high in corn, soy, cotton and wheat products. This chemical actually replaces the glycine molecule in DNA and RNA synthesis, this causes a disruption in the enzymatic function by chelating copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, nickel, cobalt and zinc.

Glyphosate not only affects DNA and RNA synthesis, it also affects the bioavailability of all B-vitamins and interrupts the protein conversion of the amino acid tryptophan. 

Tryptophan is involved in the production of melatonin and serotonin synthesis, inherently creating a cascade of neurological dysfunction diseases and cancers. The above mechanism of action is the true definition of a genetically modified organism (GMO). (Source)

 

DETOXING FROM GLYPHOSATE WITH SHILAJIT

Shilajit is one of the best pesticide detoxifiers naturally available. It has recently been noted for its use in detoxification of glyphosate. 

Shilajit contains vitamins, minerals and very porous humic and fulvic acid, both of which are known to remove heavy metals from the body. The porous cavities in fulvic and humic acid may help trap toxins, mobilize and remove them from stored areas. Fulvic acid, a key component of shilajit, essentially neutralizes estrogen byproducts and pesticides.

There are a  few studies that point to shilajit and its roles in the prevention of Alzheimer’s. Fulvic acid assists the body in efficiently detoxifying free radicals and heavy metals, contributing to enhancing cognitive function. There is also a connection between Glyphosate and Alzheimer’s Disease. (Source 123)

 

ELIMINATE SYNTHETIC COLORS (FD&C) AS SEEN IN THE LIST BELOW:

BLUE #1 (BRILLIANT BLUE)

  • Oil based derivative; this ingredient is the least controversial of the synthetic dyes.
  • It has been suggested to cause kidney tumors in mice and cause hypersensitivity reactions.

BLUE #2 (INDIGO CARMINE)

  • Derived from coal tar or petroleum.
  • Indigo Carmine is linked to:
    1.  Brain tumors in rats,
    2. Asthma,
    3. Skin rashes and,
    4. Mild to severe allergic reactions
  • Blue #2 has been banned as a food dye in Norway, Belgium, Australia, Sweden, Switzerland, France, Germany and Great Britain.

CITRUS RED #2

  • Has been found to be a suspected carcinogen (Source)
  • Is not approved by the FDA except on conventional oranges that are intended to be peeled and eaten. Citrus Red #2 is sprayed on the peel.

GREEN #3 (FAST GREEN)

  1. A study conducted indicates the synthetic dye Fast Green FCF acts at a presynaptic locus, thereby inhibiting the release of neurotransmitters. (Source)
  2. This dye is not permitted in the European Union due to animal studies showing Fast Green to be a possible carcinogen.
  3. In the U.S. Green #3 is the least used of all the FDA-approved dyes.

RED #3 (ERYTHROSINE)

  1. Linked to hyperactivity in children, thyroid tumors, breast cancer and can damage liver DNA.

RED #40 (ALLURA RED) 

  • This product is made from petroleum, and is known to contain aluminum.
  • The most noticeable reaction to Red #40 is drastic behavioral changes in children. 
  • Associated side effects also include migraines, jitteriness, inability to concentrate, and upset stomach.
  • In Europe, food containing Allura Red #40 is required to have warning labels!

YELLOW #5 (TARTRAZINE) 

  • This product is derived from coal tar and is very inexpensive.
  • Yellow #5 has similar reactions as Red #40
  • It has been linked to multiple health conditions like hyperactivity in children, severe allergic reactions and rashes, nausea, headaches, and asthma, among others.

YELLOW #6 (SUNSET YELLOW)

  • This synthetic ingredient has been linked to kidney and adrenal cancer, watery stools, vomiting, skin swelling, migraine headaches, and increased asthmatic symptoms.
  • This dye is banned in Norway, Finland, and Sweden and required to be labeled in the E.U. (Source 12)

 

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Dr. S, ND

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