It’s true! You really can eat your way to optimum brain power and continue to feed your brain at any age.

The right foods will help you use your brain to the max, and the more you use it, the more you’ll challenge your brain to grow new cells, create new connections, and improve your problem-solving and memory functions.

Before I tell you about the many great foods that will keep your brain performing at its peak, remember — eat organic foods that are fresh and as close to their natural state as possible. Also, drink plenty of pure, clean water, which is 85% of your brain’s weight.

Did you know that water can actually increase your alertness? When you’re feeling sluggish in the afternoon, instead of grabbing a caffeinated, carbonated drink, pour yourself a tall glass of purified water.

Finally, pick foods your great, great grandparents would have eaten, and stay away from so-called modern, highly processed foods that are filled with nasty chemicals. Many foods today are genetically modified. So, they are not as nutritious as organic, natural foods. And even worse, they can be dangerous to your health.

Foods that Boost Your Brain Power

Research suggests that diets rich in berries reduce, or even reverse, declining brain function.

Blueberries, in particular, have been shown to have the ability to improve memory and keep your brain “young.” They can also help you improve your balance and coordination.

Berries are rich in antioxidants which protect your brain cells from oxidation and free radical damage. This means antioxidants may slow down brain aging and prevent disease, while promoting the growth of healthy brain cells. Berries are also some of the most colorful foods you can eat!

Stick to bright colors when choosing other fruits and vegetables, too. Yellow, orange, and green vegetables are rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that converts to vitamin A in your body. Dark leafy green vegetables and citrus fruits are packed with vitamin C.

Both vitamins are linked to improving your memory and reasoning powers and keeping your arteries functioning properly.

Avocados are rich in good fat and vitamin E, while whole and sprouted grains are rich in fiber. Both are good for your circulatory system. And what’s good for your blood flow, is great for your brain.

The Importance of Essential Fatty Acids

Essential fatty acids are also necessary for maximum brain power, as well as promoting normal brain growth and development. They also have anti-inflammatory properties that help:

• Prevent strokes
• Improve blood circulation
• Lift mood and prevent depression

Studies show that eating foods that are high in Omega Fatty Acids can reduce the risk of Alzheimer disease, too. These fatty acids also help boost memory and your ability to learn new things!

Other sources of good Omega fatty Acids are marine plants, such as blue-green algae, and nut or seed oils.

All nuts, particularly walnuts, “feed your brain” because they keep your arteries clear and boost serotonin levels. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that controls sleep, depression, memory, and other neurological processes. Raw unprocessed Organic Olive oil, Coconut Oil and hempseed oil also contain brain healthy fats, fibers, and proteins. I recommend 1-2 tablespoons daily.

Be sure to eat chocolate that is minimally processed and retains the most pure cacao bean. That means either 100% organic cocoa powder or a dark chocolate bar with at least 75% cacao content. You’ll need to be careful of the chocolate you buy because some chocolate manufacturers use unhealthy and unethical practices.

Vitamins & Herbs that Boost Your Brain Power

Did you know? Body cleansing can help boost your brain power, too. By eliminating the toxic chemicals and heavy metals that build up in your body from your environment and diet, you can rid your brain of dangerous free radicals that may cause disease and poor health.

Eating the proper foods enhances your brain functions. And, using your brain for reading and learning new skills, such as a musical instrument, a new language, or computer skills — even conquering crossword puzzles regularly will keep your brain quick and nimble.

Note: Processed foods are often too starchy, fatty, and sugary and will do more harm than good for your body and brain. You want raw, organic fruit and vegetables as often as possible. Live foods present your body with beneficial energy as well as their natural nutrients.

I also recommend getting a cellphone protector for your phone to reduce any harmful radiation leaking into your brain tissue.

Related Articles:

• Foods to Boost Brain Power
• Top 10 Food Sources for Vitamin C
• Study: Berries & Grapes Boost Brain Power

I have recently been receiving many concerned e-mails and phone calls regarding the effectiveness of detox foot pads. There are recent reports stating that ALL detox foot pads are a scam. I feel it is my duty to share with everyone my thoughts on this.

Why Should I Check Each Product?

These recent reports focus on one of many detox foot pads on the market called Kinoki Detox Foot Pads. As with many nutritional products and healthcare devices; there are good products and generic or bad copies of good products. Take for example Green Tea, Vitamin E, or even Calcium.

• Most green tea comes from China or India and may be contaminated with toxic pesticides, insecticides, arsenic (the number one cancer causing agent) and many other toxins etc.
• Most of the Vitamin E used in supplements is synthetic and is actually toxic to the body.
• And, let’s not forget about all of the calcium products on the market containing calcium carbonate which is nothing more than chalk, which may actually cause a calcium deficiency in the body.

The same is true of the detox foot pads. Before believing everything we hear, you simply can’t afford to generalize from the one to the whole when it comes to your health. Careful evaluation and research should be performed on for each individual product.

This research should include the way it is manufactured, the ingredients used during manufacturing in the product, and, most of all, the person or company promoting the product before we make general allegations which incorporate all products as a whole.

The Danger of Less-than-Thorough Research

In the case of the Kinoki detox foot pads, I believe these articles and reports are correct and I applaud the writers for exposing the truth. However, one should not associate all detox foot pads with cheap generic versions that have no research backing them up. It’s like saying all vitamins are a scam, if one synthetic vitamin supplement hurts someone or does not produce results.

We already lost our right to sell one of the most effective amino acids (L-Tryptophan) because of one contaminated batch. For this very reason it has taken us years of fighting the government agencies to get this product approved for sale again. We should always do our research carefully and not believe that all things are bad after one company’s bad product is exposed in an article or TV broadcast.

If you search online or in medical Journals you can find a negative report or article about every vitamin, mineral, prescription medication or healthcare device ever produced. Does that mean they are all bad?

What makes a good physician or product manufacturer is someone who is credible in their research, actually cares about the consumer’s health, and one who uses the highest quality, proven ingredients anywhere in the world.

The Kinoki Pads are a scam, but does that mean that ALL detox foot pads are a scam? Of course not.

Why Should I Consider Detox Foot Pads?

I have personally used quality well-made Detox Foot Pads and researched them for over 7 seven years and have received great results, especially with sleep disorders.

I learned that there were many poorly produced detox pads on the market and people needed a product they could trust. Because of the benefits I have received and witnessed, I decided to develop the highest quality organic detox foot pads on the market.

My job is to look out for the end consumer and I take it very seriously. I thoroughly research products, ingredients and producers, all in an attempt to provide you with the best products available. I even back my products with this guarantee:

In the past 10 years, I have not had to buy or replace any product. But hey, I’m not perfect and I always keep an open mind and am willing to listen and evaluate new products. And, I love challenges. I even offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee on our products. If you do not feel the results or even if you simply are not happy with the product, I will gladly give you a full refund.

Additional Comments

Please note however, that I do not recommend or claim that detox foot pads are the only thing you need to cleanse your body. There is no such thing as a magic bullet approach to good health. About the closest thing would be a raw food diet in a far away land with no external exposure to toxins.

To obtain a healthy body, I recommend the following:

• Opening up your elimination routes (sweating, breathing, urinating, defecating, and menses)
• Regular colon cleansing
• Multiple liver and gallbladder cleansing
• Purging harmful organisms from your system
• Detoxifying your body from chemicals and heavy metals

I also recommend addressing the root cause of these toxins by cleansing your living environment and reducing your daily exposure and consumption of toxic compounds.

Detox Foot Pad Research

Our Detox Foot Pads are manufactured with the highest quality ingredients, by a company with an impeccable record. By partnering with state-of-the-art research laboratories in the USA (USP, FDA level laboratory) and Japan, this research enables us to provide, what we believe, are the best and safest Organic Detox Foot Pads on the market.

• Microscopic Research
• Lifestyle & Blood Analysis
• LDL-Cholesterol & Triglycerides Research
• Heavy Metals Research
• Heavy Metals Research (Additional report)
• Negative Ions Research
• Far Infrared Research
• Brain Wave Research

Safety Tests:

• Primary Skin Irritation
• Microbial Test (Salmonella, Vibrio, Coliform, Staph / Coagulase method, Clostridium)
• Primary Skin Irritation
• Microbial Limit
• USP Microbial Limit Validation

Thanks for all of your continued support, and I hope you keep an open mind to the positive effects of high quality Detox Foot Pads.

~ Dr. G

I feel it is important to let everyone know of a new film which has just been released by Kevin P. Miller.

In his new film, Generation RX, Kevin explores the corruption within the medical establishment and the harmful effects our children are receiving from ADHD drugs, antidepressants & anti-psychotic drugs.

I am positive you will be shocked at the research Kevin has uncovered. It is up to us as adults to make the proper choices for our children’s future and overall wellbeing.

Witness and hear from families that were persuaded by their doctors to prescribe toxic drugs to their children and the sad reality these poor children faced as a result.

Trailer for Generation RX:

Generation RX is a must see video for everyone, especially for parents of children taking ADHD drugs.

Lets all spread the word and protect and save the next generation of future leaders for our world!! Thanks again for all of your support.

~ Dr. G

Learn More About Generation RX

In my “Green Living” cleanse program, I talk about the importance of purifying the air you breathe, water you drink and cleaning up your environment. The tips listed below go beyond the health benefits from a green living environment and focus on quick, easy and cheap things you can do to save money on your electricity bill, as well as help the environment at the same time.

1) Start Recycling

I would like to believe that everybody is recycling by now, but I know it’s not true. Recycling really is an easy thing to do. Save your plastic, aluminum and steel, and put it out by the curb in a separate container once a week or drop it off at the closest recycling facility. The long-term benefits of recycling should be all the motivation you need.

Every city has different regulations as to what they will pick up for recycling. Be sure to call and find out what exactly you’re allowed to recycle, in order to avoid any confusion.

If you have young children, you can make recycling a game and teach them the benefits of conserving. Don’t just limit your recycling to your home either. Buy recycled products. Look for the labels that will indicate a carton has been made from recycled materials. Buy your children recycled paper notepads for their schoolwork. Learn what the recycling symbols on plastic mean, and only buy products that can be recycled.

Here at Global Healing Center… we use recycled products for all of our paper needs, shipping materials and I even used it for my recent book Health Begins in the Colon.

2) Use Environmentally Friendly Detergents

The laundry detergent you use is very important. As a matter of fact over 95% of all detergents contain toxic chemicals or by-products. Though the variety of toxic detergents — for dishes, clothes, etc — has always been many, with the green craze, we now have companies developing environmentally-safe, organic laundry detergent and organic dishwashing liquid. By using organic products, even if you are unable to capture the water out of your sinks or washing machine, the water that gets away will still do the least possible harm to the environment.

And while we’re on the subject of washing clothes, think about giving your clothes a cold wash. More often than not, your clothes will get nice and clean even if you don’t have the water heated.

3) Turn Off Electricity When Not In Use

I feel as if some of these tips are very redundant, and the fact that they still bear mentioning is frustrating. But in this day and age of computers and everything else electronic, maybe the information is still a bit vague.

• Turn off your computer when you are not using it. Those fans that keep it from overheating take up a lot of energy.
• Turn off the lights when you’re leaving a room. Do you really need a light on in your bedroom when you’re in the kitchen or living room?
• Want to keep warm during winter? Put on socks or a sweater instead of turning up the heater.
• When possible, avoid using the clothes dryer. Hang clothes up, either outside or inside, either way you won’t be using electricity to dry your clothes.
• If you’re in the market for new appliances, make sure you get one with the Energy Star sticker on it. They’re more efficient, and they will last longer. Therefore, they stay out of landfills and save you from having to go buy another one in a few years.

4) Start Saving Water

One of the biggest things in Australia at the moment is the need to save water. They are going through a terrible period of drought, and are seeing dams and reservoirs drop in levels each summer. They are now saving water in whatever way possible. But regardless of where you are, saving water is a good way to play your part for the environment.

Saving water can be really easy as well. One of the easiest and cheapest ways involves lots of buckets. Buckets in the shower, buckets by the sink, buckets for shaving, buckets outside to catch rain. These buckets can then go to water the garden or fill up your toilet tank.

5) Use Energy Efficient Lighting

Many homes and offices have now made the switch to energy efficient CFL’s. While CFL’s are definitely more efficient and “greener” than the traditional incandescent light-bulb, I am still cautious of the use of fluorescent lighting.

Fluorescent lighting has been linked to a wide range of symptoms and illnesses. Researchers have found that exposure to fluorescent lights at night can disrupt the body’s circadian rhythm and another study found that fluorescent lighting can increase the likelihood of developing certain cancers. This is especially troubling for anyone that have to work for extended periods every day under this type of lighting. Exposure to fluorescent lights has also been linked to an increase in stress hormones.

Instead of CFL’s, I would recommend either full spectrum or LEDs (Light emitting diode) as a safe and energy efficient alternative.

This is just a brief overview of a few simple ideas that you can implement in your own household, often for very little cash, to help “greenify” your life.

What are your tips for going green inside your house? Please feel free to add them in the comments below.

Dr. G

(click to watch interview)

I would like to thank Debra Duncan and the team over at Great Day Houston, for taking the time to promote natural medicine on mainstream TV.

Yesterday, I was asked to do an interview live on the show for a segment pertaining to detoxification and colon cleansing, as well as talk about my new book, Health Begins in the Colon.

I am so glad that the word is finally getting out about natural medicine and the control over what the media says and broadcasts is slowly crashing down.

People like yourself are coming forward and demanding from the media shows on natural remedies and what they can do to clean up the environment and the media is listening for the first time in years. We can thank Oprah for pushing the limit! The grassroots campaign is finally working and we are all making progress with changing the world by creating a healthier and “GREEN” future for ourselves and children.

Click Here to Watch My
Live Interview On Great Day Houston

If you liked the interview, please e-mail Great Day Houston and let them know you would like to see more about natural health!

Have a Happy and Healthy Day!

Dr. G

With educational systems requiring vaccinations for admittance to schools, parents are feeling as if they are left with no other choice but to vaccinate their children. With the long term and negative effects of vaccinations still not completely understood and the effectiveness of many vaccinations still unproven, putting children at risk with vaccinations strikes me as a selfish and irresponsible tactic to make money. Lately, however, the vaccine pushers have really gone too far.

One of their latest actions really bothers me. It seems that the vaccine pushers are now trying to get pregnant women to get flu vaccinations during their 8th month of pregnancy in order to protect the newborn child from acquiring the flu. This is absolutely preposterous. Not only is this a false presentation of how vaccinations work, it also completely ignores the inherent risks associated with getting vaccinated.

What Are the Risks of Vaccinations?

There are many risks associated with getting a vaccination that many people do not realize. While the potential connection between autism and vaccinations has received a great deal of recent attention, the media doesn’t spend a whole lot of time discussing the fact that vaccinations also present our bodies with a wealth of toxins.

The reality is that many vaccines contain neurotoxic materials, with the most common additive being Thimerosal. Thimerosal contains minute amounts of mercury, which is extremely dangerous and has been linked to autism by many experts.

The fact that vaccinations contain attenuated or live viruses also means that you are injecting the illness into your body when you get a flu vaccination. As a result, some people actually develop the disease after being vaccinated. In addition, if a person with an auto-immune deficiency comes in contact with someone after receiving a live virus vaccination, it is possible for the virus to “leap” to that person and cause that person to become infected with the disease.

Of course, there is also the concern of experiencing an allergic reaction to the vaccination, which can cause more damage than the vaccination prevents. Several years ago the National Vaccine Information Center made the following statement; and it bears repeating in every conversation about vaccines:

“Vaccination is a medical procedure which carries a risk of injury or death. As a parent, it is your responsibility to become educated about the benefits and risks of vaccines in order to make the most informed, responsible vaccination decisions.”

Making the Problem Worse With Flu Vaccinations

In addition to all of the inherent problems associated with vaccinations, the push to give pregnant women a flu vaccination has additional problems. Namely, it is impossible to create a flu shot that actually works. This is because the flu virus changes its structure each time it replicates, which means the flu shots that have been developed would only be effective against previous strains of the flu virus.

Even the Center for Disease Control admits that the effectiveness of flu shots depends on how well they have matched the shot with the current strain. In other words, whether or not the vaccination has any effectiveness depends upon how well researchers have guessed at the structure of the next strain of flu.

So, my question, is it really worth taking the risk when the supposed benefits have not been proven?

Think about it, the vaccination cannot be given to children under the age of 6 months, yet the vaccine pushers are encouraging pregnant women to get the shot while carrying a developing fetus. It just doesn’t make sense to me and I encourage all pregnant women to NOT get this vaccine and to do thorough research on all vaccinations. I have 2 healthy boys who have never seen a hospital, a doctor or received any vaccinations and I hope the future for our children is a future with NO vaccinations!

Related Articles About Vaccines:

• The Effects of Prescription Drugs & Vaccines
• Is There A Link Between Vaccinations & Autism?
• The Great Thimerosal Cover-Up: Mercury, Vaccines & Autism

One concern that people have about organic hemp milk is that it might contain some of the chemical THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), which is found in marijuana. Rest assured that this ingredient is not present or associated with hemp milk.

Another concern is that the hemp seeds must be imported since it’s currently not legal to grow the hemp plant in the US. Some hemp milk producers have to rely on obtaining hemp seeds from farmers in Canada or Europe, where the growth of hemp plants for oil or milk is perfectly legal.

Health Benefits of Organic Hemp Milk

Organic hemp milk is also a great alternative to toxic cow’s milk and those who cannot consume dairy because of dietary issues.

How To Make Your Own Organic Hemp Milk!

Ingredients:

1 cup hemp seeds (shelled)

5-6 cups of purified water

Natural Sweetener, such as Agave Nectar or Raw Honey

Recipe Makes: 6-7 cups

Combine the water and the Shelled Hemp Seeds in a blender. Use more water to achieve a skim milk consistency and less water to produce a heavier cream consistency of the milk.

Turn blender on high for 2-3 minutes, or until you reach your desired consistency. (I use the VitaMix™ brand blender)

After blending you can sweeten the milk by adding: Organic Agave Nectar, Organic raw honey, or Organic Vanilla. Blend again to mix sweetener. You can drink it thick or strain it through cheese cloth to remove the large seed particles. The seed pulp can then be used as an excellent body scrub, facial mask or compost.

It will stay fresh for 3 days in the refrigerator in a sealed glass container (I use a mason jar). Shake well before each use.

Parents: This is a very easy way to supplement a good source of organic protein, Omega-6 & Omega-3 Essential Fatty Acids in your child’s diet.

Organic shelled hemp seeds can be purchased online. (I personally use ManitobaHarvest.com or Nutiva.com)

Other Things You Need To Know About Organic Hemp Milk

It can be purchased in plain, vanilla, or chocolate flavors, and the boxes they are packaged in do not have to be refrigerated until after you open them. There are now multiple stores selling multiple brands, so if you are a consumer who prefers to stick to organic products, you should not have too much difficulty finding them.

Plain organic hemp milk contains no sugar, no cholesterol, and is free of soy and gluten. For many people, these factors make it an obvious choice for an abundant source of vital nutrients. The essential fatty acids, vitamins & nutrients that are contained in organic hemp milk provide a wide variety of health benefits.

• Strengthened Immune System
• Clear, Healthy Skin, Hair & Nails
• Strong, Healthy Heart
• Increased Mental Capacity

NOTE: As with anything, you should always conduct a sufficient amount of research on any products that you are considering trying. There are actually quite a few different brands available on the market, and not all of them are made with organic ingredients. Try to get in the habit of reading product labels on everything, not just food and beverage items. When you regularly read ingredients of the things you and your family are using or consuming, you will develop a greater understanding of labeling practices and what to look for to be safe.

Organic hemp milk may very well be the best alternative for those of you who either do not like cow’s milk, suffer from lactose intolerance, or are vegetarians. While the taste of it may be something that you have to adjust to, you might just find that you actually prefer it to any of the other milk products you have tried.

Related Articles:

• Facts About Industrial Hemp
• Hemp Milk? It’s Healty & Legal as Hemp Cereal
• More Environmental & Health Benefits of Hemp

Magnified Photograph of a Dust Mite

While many of us associate paint, household cleaners, and even some personal care products as potential hazards to our health, but we tend to think less of toxins being present in our bedrooms. Toxic bedding, however, is a very real threat to our health and something we should all take action on.

If you or your children suffer from any type of chronic illness or allergies, this article may be of particular interest to you because the intent is to alert you to the health hazards that you may be sleeping on every night.

Organic vs. Traditional Bedding

Of course, most of us realize that organic is best; not only when it comes to choosing the foods that we eat, but also in choosing what we sleep on. Organic mattresses can be found from a variety of different vendors, and the health benefits that these mattresses have to offer might just surprise you.

For example, traditional mattresses contain a variety of harmful chemicals that can create health problems in both adults and children. Organic mattresses, even though they may look exactly like traditional ones, are made up of one of the following products:

• Organic wool
• Organic cotton
• Natural latex rubber

Organic wool allows moisture to be moved away from the body during sleep, and then evaporated after you have gotten up for the day. Traditional mattresses hold moisture in, which is very bad for your body, and contributes to the development of toxic bedding.

Even though most people think of wool as being a material that holds in a great amount of warmth, the truth is that wool actually helps us to maintain a regulated body temperature. This is great not only for those of you who tend to get hot while you sleep, it is also great for those of you who get cold.

Organic cotton functions in much the same way as organic wool. It offers the same healthful properties without exposing you to the dangerous chemicals that are found in traditional mattresses.

Natural latex rubber has a number of benefits for your health that traditional mattresses cannot offer:

• Prevents Dust Mites and Pet Dander buildup
• Holds up for longer than traditional mattresses
• Completely free of dangerous chemicals

Facts about Traditional (Synthetic) Mattresses & Toxic Bedding

The mattresses that are widely sold to an unsuspecting public actually contain a host of chemicals that are hazardous to our health. While it might make you wonder why mattress manufacturers are allowed to get away with this activity, the fact is that the government requires the use of some of these chemicals, such as fire retardants. The following list provides you with the names of chemicals that you should try to avoid:

• DEHP - a phthalate that has been banned in European countries for a number of years
• Antimony
• Boric Acid
• Pesticides
• Polyurethane Foam - a chemically treated substance that is used as a flame retardant. It emits noxious gases when ignited
• pentaBDE - a toxic fire retardant that is associated with behavioral disorders. It has been banned in European countries, and in the state of California since 2006 ² ³

Choosing Organic Bedding

While chemicals in mattresses pose one of our biggest health threats, it is important for you to know that there are also dangerous chemicals present in synthetic sheets, pillows, mattress pads, and everything else that you might choose for your bed.

Comfy Nap or Pet Dander Contamination? 

Synthetic materials are treated with the types of hazardous chemicals that are listed above. They not only contribute to the development of health problems, they also invite dust mites, pet dander, mold and mildew into your bedding. All of these can be categorized as toxic bedding, and something we should all make an effort to avoid.

Below are some tips and resources for converting a toxic bed to “GREEN” bed:

• Keep your bed strictly “pet free”. This will help reduce the amount of pet dander that accumulates on your bed
• Use a high-quality air purification system that employs a HEPA filter, UV & negative ion technologies. This will help reduce your family’s exposure to pet dander.
• Put impermeable organic covers on all of your mattresses and pillows
• Bathe your pet(s) as often as you can, preferably at least once a week, with an all-natural dust mite killing shampoo.
• Move litter boxes away from the main air supply or bedroom of your home.
• Use a HEPA vacuum cleaner.
• Never sweep or “dust” floors or hard surfaces. This will merely circulate the dust throughout the house. Instead use damp cloths that will attract and hold the dust you’re collecting.
• To minimize pet dander, run a wet cloth over your pet as often as you can, especially after they come in from outside. Another good way to contain loose hair is to brush fur in both directions and then follow with a damp cloth.
• Keep your home humidity levels low. Use a dehumidifier to keep your air below 50% humidity. Dust mites have a hard time surviving in dry air.
• Wash bedding weekly and use water at about 130° F, to kill any dust mites that may be on your sheets. I would recommend that you use natural laundry detergent (I use Soap Nuts). Dry your bedding on high heat as well.

Resources For Organic Bedding:

• MITE-T-FAST™ - Dust Mite Home Testing Kit
• EcoChoices Natural Matresses & Bedding
• The Clean Bedroom - Organic & All Natural Bedding
• Natural Bed Store - Exciting Organic Sleep Products
• Green Culture - Eco-Friendly Household Items

These genetically modified foods that chemists are “designing” are not tested over any significant length of time. They are introduced into our food supply, in our stores and often time with no disclosure requirements for labeling. Generally, they’re not pulled from the shelves until they have done significant damage to consumers’ health, and usually on a large scale.

You may have heard about this, but concern for what companies are passing off to us cannot be overstated. At the start of this year, American Crystal Sugar Company, bragged about breaking their company records for having the best 2 years of harvesting in 2006 and 2007. They projected similar possibilities for the 2008 sugar producing crops because of their plans to use Monsanto’s new Roundup Ready® XBeet in conjunction with new pesticides and improved fungicides.

Here’s the thing: In 2001, American Crystal Sugar Company along with M&M/Mars and Hershey’s agreed to use natural sugar instead of the sugar from genetically engineered sugar beets. They have deceived us all and are breaking their promises - I guess they thought people would forget. Not only have people not forgotten, but they’re not happy about it.

Not only do these companies use contaminated sugar but have used child slave labor for cocoa harvesting. Two major firms that dominate the chocolate industry are M&M/Mars and Hershey’s. Between the two of them they have cornered two thirds of the chocolate market. That’s two thirds of a $13 billion industry. Key issues regarding the two companies are:

1. They both use crops that are genetically modified or engineered.
2. They purchase large quantities of cocoa from the Ivory Coast.

What’s Wrong With Ivory Coast Cocoa?

Ivory Coast cocoa farms use child slave labor in part or in whole to work their farms. The largest U.S. chocolate producer, Hershey Foods Corp seemed to know nothing of this, stating that they were “deeply concerned” & “shocked” about the use of child slave labor. Some of the candies that Hershey Foods Corp produces include: Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Hershey’s Kisses and Nuggets, and the Hershey chocolate bar.

Next time you purchase their products, think about this - would you buy a candy bar if the label said: “consuming this candy bar may cause cancer - contains sugar from genetically engineered beets, cocoa harvested by child slaves, and harmful pesticides and fungicides”.

I don’t think so. It’s time to send a message to these disease causing food companies, and keep sending the message until it’s heard:

• We won’t accept broken promises.
• We wont support the toxic production of sugar and candy using genetic modification, harmful pesticides and fungicides.
• We won’t purchase your toxic sugar and candy which is poisoning adults and children.

How Can I Make My Voice Heard?

I’ve found that when companies don’t listen to your words, they’ll be responsive to where you spend (or don’t spend) your money. If a company doesn’t sell high quality environmentally friendly products, then I’m not going to buy from them.

As it stands, the numbers for organic food purchasing are increasing annually by about 20%, from as far back as 1990. And the focus on having good health and pesticide-free non-genetically modified foods is only broadening. Eventually the farmers/scientists who want to produce their toxic vegetation will notice they’ve lost a significant segment of their market.

Put Your Money Where Your Health Is

When enough people, who are concerned about their health and wellbeing, spend their money only on safe products, that will send a message loud and clear to these profit based disease causing companies. Think about it: The reason grocery stores started selling organic produce and range-fed meat and poultry is because they saw that they were losing customers to health food stores and other health vendors.

Another way that you can send a message is to do just that; send an email or letter or make a phone call. Let these companies know that you’re not at all interested in purchasing their products if they’re going to try to poison you.

You can get more detailed information at the CrystalSugar website. The other entry you may want to review is the AG NOTES #5050.

Thanks to all of you for supporting a healthy, clean and green future for our world!

Dr. G

Dr. Herberman sent a memo to about 3,000 faculty and staff on Wednesday. In it he expressed his growing concern about the dangers of cell phones. He indicated his concern was due to the proliferation of published and unpublished studies pointing to the possibility that cell phones pose a health threat.

While Dr. Herberman acknowledged that the evidence is as yet inconclusive, he felt that enough information was presented to warrant his issuance of a cautionary memo.

“Recently I have become aware of the growing body of literature linking long-term cell phone use to possible adverse health effects including cancer. Although the evidence is still controversial, I am convinced that there are sufficient data to warrant issuing an advisory to share some precautionary advice on cell phone use.”

He also pointed to a recent analysis of studies entitled ‘The Case for Precaution in Cell Phone Use’ (PDF) compiled by a panel of international experts, made up of 23 public health specialists, oncologists and pathologists.

The panel noted that cell phones generated electromagnetic fields. They warned that these fields presented a potential risk to human health, and stated that simply not enough time had passed for there to be conclusive data compiled regarding the risk of long term use of cordless phones including cell phones. They went on to state that neither the safety nor the danger of cell phones has been proved.

In his memo, Dr. Herberman laid out 10 precautionary steps that each of us can take in the use of our cell phones. Professor Devra Lee Davis, Director of the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute’s Center for Environmental Oncology, told CNN just one reason for adhering to all or some of the following restrictions. “I don’t know that cell phones are dangerous. But I don’t know that they are safe.”

Dr. Herberman’s Precautionary Steps (Summarized)

1. Keep children away from cell phones unless it’s an emergency. Children and developing fetal organs are most sensitive to electromagnetic fields (EMF) exposure.
2. Keep your cell phone as far as possible from your body. It’s safer to use your ear bud, Bluetooth or speaker phone. The greater the distance is between your body and the phone unit, the safer you are from possible EMF damage.
3. Use your cell phone in open areas where you’re not close to others and can inadvertently expose others to EM fields.
4. Keep your cell phone as far away from your body as possible at all times. In your pockets, under your pillow, and next to you on the night table is not considered far enough.
5. When you are carrying your cell phone, keep the back part where the battery is away from your body, with the keypad side facing your body.
6. Be brief on your cell phone; the longer you’re talking, the more you’re exposed to possibly dangerous EM fields.
7. When you’re talking on your cell phone, switch ears regularly so that you don’t concentrate the exposure in one area.
8. Try to use your cell phone only when your signal is strong.
9. Text messaging is safer than talking on the phone; opt for that whenever possible.
10. Select your cell phone device according to which one has the lowest specific absorption rate (SAR). Cell phone SAR details can be found on the internet.

My Thoughts on Cell Phone Safety

I personally recommend putting a cell phone radiation protector on your phone which will absorb harmful radiation from entering your head or body. I use the Safe Space™ Cell Phone Protector on my phone.

The evidence is wide and varied, regardless of what side of the fence you are standing on. The World Health Organization states that “Current scientific evidence indicates that exposure to RF fields, such as those emitted by mobile phones and their base stations, is unlikely to induce or promote cancers.”

However a study published in the World Journal of Surgical Oncology in 2006 concludes saying “We found for all studied phone types an increased risk for brain tumours, mainly acoustic neuroma and malignant brain tumours.”

The problem is, as mentioned in Dr. Herberman’s memo, that we simply have not had cell phones populating the planet, and being used as much, as they currently are now.

As of August 2005, there were more than 20 billion mobile phone users worldwide, and that number has obviously grown significantly since then. And while there are numerous studies that have not found any evidence ^{[1] [2] [3] [4]}, there is enough opposing evidence to make people think twice^{[1] [2] [3]}, like Dr. Herberman and Professor Davis.

What many people are pointing too however, is that Dr. Herberman hasn’t come out and condemned cell phones of destroying a generation of children. He has raised his concerns, as an expert in the field, and provided logical and understandable steps to reduce the chance that we could be hurt. It is measured, it is thoughtful, and above all, it allows science the opportunity to continue on in its search for the truth.

All in all, it is good to finally see someone of standing take such a position and expose this danger.

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