You know the holiday season is almost upon us and cooks in most homes will be making treats to serve their family and friends. There is a company that is trying to do good by the consumer by producing canned goods that are verified GMO and high fructose free, as well as, the cans being BPA free. One of these is Oregon.
The company announced that...By the end of the year, labels on Oregon Fruit Products’ canned goods and “Pourable Fruit” containers will proclaim the company doesn’t use genetically engineered ingredients and has verification from the Non-GMO Project to prove it.
The company has never used genetically modified fruit and berries and the list of such products includes just two things: papaya and a handful of apple varieties.
But today’s consumer “is a thorough label-reader,” company CEO Chris Sarles said in a news release. “And as an 81-year-old company, it is crucial that we maintain and build upon the brand trust we have built over the decades.
“We have always held our sourcing, ingredients, processing, and packaging to the highest standards,” Sarles said in the prepared statement, “and now our labels reflect that unwavering dedication.”
The company labels also will say it doesn’t sweeten its products with high-fructose corn syrup, which it hasn’t used for years. And beginning with the 2016 harvest, the company is using cans without Bisphenol A (BPA) lining.
So when you shop in the coming season, read your labels and choose wisely. I know that not everyone has access to organic, fresh produce, or the time to make homemade pie and other pastry fillings. So, this is an alternative that can be used for your peace of mind when trying to live as healthy as possible.
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For over 15 years, bio-engineered Nano-Food has been taking over our commercial and corporate food supplies. Un-regulated, untested, Nanotechnology was a One Trillion Dollar Market in 2014 while Engineered NanoFoods was said to be at $5.8 Billion in 2012.
Senior scientists have warned that nanotechnology, the manipulation of matter at the scale of atoms and molecules, introduces serious new risks to human and environmental health.
Yet, in the absence of public debate, or oversight from regulators, unlabelled foods manufactured using nanotechnology have begun to appear on our supermarket shelves.
Around the world, there is an increase in interest in our food, health, and the environment.
Where our products are produced, how, why, by whom, how far have they travelled, how long have they been stored etc, should be of interest and a concern to all of us. The organic and local food movements have emerged as an intuitive and practical response to the increasing use of chemicals in food production, and to the growing alienation of industrial agribusiness from holistic agricultural systems. Modern technology may sound fascinating, and seem good to many people after just a casual observance. However, a need to look at the long-range outcome of ingesting these so-called miracle foods needs to be seriously considered on behalf of not only ourselves and our health and well-being, but, also, that of future generations. Be alert, be aware, and grow your own food, or look for local organic farmers, if at all possible. In health & happiness, Stephen
In 2000, the movie, Erin Brockovich, made headlines. Based on a true story, it told how families in the Hinkley, California, area were extremely sick from the chemicals in the water, a carcinogenic chemical called chromium-6. Now, 25 years later from the original case, it was reported on September 21, 2016 on CNN, this same substance could be in YOUR drinking water. It is estimated that thousands of new cancer cases could be a result of this contamination since it has been found in the drinking water of 200 + million Americans. EWG, the Environmental Working Group, reported that a new analysis by them of federal data from nationwide drinking water tests, shows that the compound contaminates water supplies for more than 200 million Americans in all 50 states. Yet, federal regulations are stalled by a chemical industry challenge that could mean no national regulation, even though chemical state scientists in California and elsewhere say it causes cancer when ingested at even extraordinarily low levels. It is happening all over again but on a much larger scale: The entire US! Go to EWG and see a map of the U.S. that will show the levels of chromium-6 in your area. In 2008, a two-year study by the National Toxicology Program found that drinking water with chromium-6, or hexavalent chromium, caused cancer in laboratory rats and mice. See report below. [3] Based on this and other animal studies, in 2010, scientists at the respected and influential California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment concluded that ingestion of tiny amounts of chromium-6 can cause cancer in people, a conclusion affirmed by state scientists in New Jersey and North Carolina. "Whether it is chromium-6, PFOA or lead, the public is looking down the barrel of a serious water crisis across the country that has been building for decades," Brockovich said in a written statement Tuesday, blaming it on "corruption, complacency, and utter incompetence." Take steps to protect your family's drinking water supply. Bottled water is not the answer either since that water comes from public sources in so many instances. A Berkey Water Filter is a simple, affordable way to remove Chromium-6 and other contaminants. Click Here and scroll to the Berkey Water Filter Image. Click on the image to read more about the filter. Call me if you have questions as to the different ways to remove chromium, lead, fluoride and other contaminants. The Berkey Filter is good to have in your home for anytime you may be without electricity, too. You may be the only source your family and friends have for fresh water in an emergency. Wishing you health & happiness, Stephen http://www.ewg.org/research/chromium-six-found-in-us-tap-water 3 National Toxicology Program, Technical Report on the Toxicology and Carcinogenesis Studies of Sodium Dichromate Dihydrate (CAS No. 7789-12-0) in F344/N Rats and B6C3F1 Mice (Drinking Water Studies). Available at https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/ntp/htdocs/lt_rpts/tr546.pdf
There is a GMO expose' movie that you will find of interest. Following is the trailer:
"Children and adults get better when they stop eating GMOs and pesticides - that's the reality parentsand doctors are sharing in SECRET INGREDIENTS, a new film by Jeffrey Smith and Amy Hart." Quote on the website: www.secretingredientsmovie.com
There has been such a debate over recent years as to the validity of the claims of natural health enthusiasts as to the potential for harm of ingesting foods that are Genetically Modified..
Is there really a difference in food? Watch the movie. Discover for yourself the evidence that the authors have gathered. Then, you be the judge! There may be a very good reason why countries like Japan and others have put a hold on using GMO foods until the facts are in about the health of Americans over a period of many years.
What is your family eating? This movie may get you to re-evaluating how you shop, and what you serve your loved ones.
I came across this full page ad about Lysol. It was once recommended for women to use for personal hygiene, not just for household cleaning. Tap on it to read more clearly. It is shocking to think what was acceptable to use as a normal hygiene product not that long ago.
This is interesting about Tampon Use over the last 40 years or more... Reported by
Regarding Procter and Gamble’s ultra-absorbent Rely tampons. According to the book Soap Opera: The Inside Story of Procter and Gamble, the company dismissed consumer complaints about the tampons for years. A 1975 company memo disclosed that Rely tampons contained known cancer-causing agents and that the product altered the natural organisms found in the vagina. Rely tampons were taken off the shelves in 1980, but many women claim they left a legacy of hysterectomies and loss of fertility.
Among health-conscious women, the toxicity of mainstream tampons has long been an issue of concern. "Just as I say heck no to Cottonseed oil, it is for the same reason I say heck no to sticking toxic cotton up into my nethers," writes Meghan Telpner. "Did ya know that 84 million pounds of pesticides are sprayed on 14.4 million acres of conventional cotton grown each year in the US."
She continues:
The rayon/viscose used in Tampax is made from wood pulp. Last I checked, there were no such thing as rayon trees and trees don't magically turn into rayon- it takes hundreds of chemicals. The chlorine bleaching of wood pulp is where the greatest danger lies. The process creates chlorinated hydrocarbons, a hazardous group of chemicals with byproducts that includes dioxins, some of the most toxic substances known. Parts per million my cooch! There are no safe levels dioxins, they are impossible to break down and so keep building up in our tissues
What about the tampons used now?
There are numerous present day products normally used by women. However, one may want to take heed of current warnings.
This is news from Revolution News:
"A team of Argentine scientists found traces of glyphosate in 85% of personal care and feminine hygiene products containing cotton and commonly purchased in drugstores and supermarkets," writes Revolution News.
"The study looked at a sampling of products from pharmacies and supermarkets in the area of La Plata, and analyzed cotton swabs, gauze and articles for feminine use. The results from all commercial products detected 85% glyphosate and 62% AMPA (metabolite or derivative of glyphosate). Almost 100% of the cotton produced in Argentina is transgenic and glyphosate applications are made while the cocoon is open."
"Glyphosate has even been found to promote cancer at parts per trillion concentrations, meaning that even low-level exposure from tampons might lead to deadly cancers in women. (The GMO industry says women who are concerned about GMOs are "anti-science" and too stupid to understand technology.)
It is inarguable that the human vagina readily absorbs chemicals found in tampons. When those tampons are made from GMO cotton -- the vast majority of cotton that's commercially grown -- they almost always contain glyphosate that gets absorbed through vaginal walls and enters the bloodstream.
If it is made from cotton, it is probably laced with chemicals. Look for products specifically labeled, "made from organic sources!"
There are many new products sold in health food stores that do not have any harmful ingredients. Since pads and tampons are used every month, and tampons are now so frequently used even by very young girls first starting their menses, this is so very important! Read labels on EVERYTHING.
Current News: March 2, 2016-UK Please excuse the type on this page. For some reason the system would not adjust it. However, this is important new so I posted anyway. Thanks for bearing with me and reading my posts.
Patients who suffered brain damage as a result of taking a swine flu vaccine
are to receive multi-million-pound payouts from the UK government. The government is expected to receive a bill of approximately £60 million, with each of the 60 victims expected to receive about £1 million each.
Peter Todd, a lawyer who represented many of the claimants, told the Sunday Times: "There has never been a case like this before. The victims of this vaccine have an incurable of this vaccine have an incurable and lifelong condition and will require extensive medication.
"Following the swine flu outbreak of 2009, about 60 million people, most of them children, received the vaccine."
It was subsequently revealed that the vaccine, Pandemrix, can cause narcolepsy and and cataplexy in about one in 16,000 people, and many more are expected to come forward with the symptoms. Across Europe, more than 800 children are so far known to have been made ill by the vaccine. Narcolepsy affects a person's sleeping cycle, leaving them unable to sleep for more than 90 minutes at a time, and causing them to fall unconscious during the day. The condition damages mental function and memory, and can lead to hallucinations and mental illness. Cataplexy causes a person to lose consciousness when they are experiencing heightened emotion, including when they are laughing.
The Pandemrix vaccine was manufactured by pharmaceuticals giant Glaxo Smith Kline, which refused to supply governments unless it was indemnifiedagainst any claim for damage caused. The company will pay the bill, and claim the money back from the government.
"There's no doubt in my mind whatsoever that Pandemrix increased the occurrenceof narcolepsy onset in children in some countries - and probably in most countries," Emmanuelle Mignot, a specialist in sleep disorder at Stanford University in the United States told Reuters.
Mignot has been paid by GSK to research the effects of the drug.Among those affected are NHS medical staff, many of whom are now unable to do their jobs because of the symptoms brought on by the vaccine.
They will be suing the government for millions in lost earnings... Read Complete Article-ibtimes-UK
Yours in health, Stephen
P.S. See my page on Vaccines for more Info -Important news about California
We posted this story some time ago. However, it reminds us of the uniqueness of every creature on this planet...
Here is a story written by a pastor about one of God's creatures, a little Silkie hen named Liza, who exhibited great courage when her brood was faced with danger. The video/story shows that animals have a sense of responsibility, emotions, personality, and feelings.
We all know of animals such as our horses, dogs, cats, parrots, cockatoos, parakeets, pigs, etc., and even pet ducks that respond to us, express loyalty and love, and are real characters at times displaying their unique personalities which only proves to endear them more to their owners. Different species continue to amaze us when they become true friends when, with all logic, they shouldn't be.
Shouldn't we, therefore, treat all animals with kindness, care, and love. This hold true for those being raised for food, also.
Interestingly, by raising an animal in more gentle ways and free range, and not treating an animal harshly or instilling fear in them, studies have shown that it actually improves the quality of the meat: It is healthier for you.
So, sit back and enjoy the little video,
Donna
BTW: Just so you know in case you are sharing with children... Everything turns out all right. You'll see what I mean as you watch.:)
The introduction of “transgenic” species is upon us as of November 19, 2015. They have been working on this over 20 years!
What will be the effect on future generations? We have no idea. It's like playing roulette-no one knows for sure: Great odds for our children, grandchildren, and their children, isn't it? We have no idea of the legacy we will be leaving behind for future generations.
Pesticide companies engineer new proteins into our food crops which enable high doses of their weed killer to be sprayed. There has never been any long range, long term independent safety testing on all this according to experts. Weed killer residues on our foods are growing everyday.
The FDA gave the go-ahead on November 19, 2015, for the genetically modified Atlantic salmon, AquAdvantage salmon, to be added into our food supply without labeling! The decision marks the first time agenetically modified animal has been approved to enter the United States food supply.
What has been altered in the salmon?A growth hormone-regulating gene from a Pacific Chinook salmon and a promoter from an ocean pout, an eel-like species shown below, was added to the Atlantic's 40,000 genes.
FYI: Do you have a Costco store near you? To my knowledge, the Costco Company has no intention of selling this fish in their stores.:)
Ocean Pout
What would be the purpose for the salmon to be genetically altered like this? Splicing with an eel’s growth hormone gene and an anti-freeze gene from another causes the salmon to mature in half the time at a larger rate than the original salmon. Thus, the fish can go into market place much earlier for more profit than raising unaltered salmon. Should this GMO fish escape into the wild, though, it is speculated by experts that it would/could affect wild salmon populations.
There are some countries that plan on waiting many years before initiating plans of introducing GMO foods into their mainstream food supply until the long range effects are analyzed from data gathered from the US. So, in other words, we are the guinea pigs of the world. Isn't that a comforting thought?
Over 60 countries around the world require labeling of GMOs. However, in the USA and Canada, GMO items are commonly found in your grocery stores without labeling as such. Are you eating DNA altered food? It is more likely than not that you are!
The "Fish Cars" conducted a cross country tour informing people of the addition of Fish DNA in Corn, Wheat, Apples, Soybeans, Sugar Beets, and Tomatoes. This unique fleet of cars received the attention of a great many people, many of whom had not been aware of how much their food supply had changed. Many people still are unaware of this intrusion into the food supply even though well known MD's, scientists, and researchers have done their best to inform the public. The video below tells the Fish Car's story. Below that is an infographic of the history of GMO's, as well as, some research. As always...Live Naturally, Stephen P.S. This video is from 2013, however, the controversy continues. Again, do your own research. Do research, grow your own food from heirloom seeds or know your local farmers, and always be aware!
The list is quite a bit larger than what is shown above.
More and more mothers are sharing their baby's sonogram images. One of the most common answers I get when I ask why the mother is getting a sonogram (fetal ultrasound) is that they simply want to know the sex of their baby.
Although, having a fetal ultrasound during pregnancy is a common practice, there is another side worth considering of which many mothers are unaware. The well respected medical doctor, author, and researcher, the late Dr. Robert Mendelsohn expressed his views on the subject in the following video. He was both our pediatrician and friend many years ago.
If you are considering a sonogram when there is no medical urgency or expected complications, and it is simply to discover the baby's sex, do watch this video.
Another article of importance is HEREwhich will substantiate the thoughts of Dr. Mendelsohn.
So many health/medical procedures initiate controversy. It is nearly unavoidable in today's society. However, for your health and health of your unborn infant, it may be well to view both sides of any procedure. Do your own research to make an informed decision,
To all expectant mothers...
Wishing you a beautiful, healthy baby,
Stephen
The FDA is aware of several enterprises in the U.S. that are commercializing ultrasonic imaging of fetuses by making "keepsake" videos. In some cases, the ultrasound machine may be used for as long as an hour to get a video of the fetus. We are concerned about this misuse of diagnostic ultrasound equipment.
Ultrasound is a form of energy used for many purposes in industry and medicine. Obstetricians routinely use ultrasound imaging to check the size, location, number or age of fetuses in the womb, the presence of some types of birth defects, and fetal movement, breathing and heartbeat. At somewhat higher exposure levels, given daily for weeks at a time, ultrasound is used to speed the healing of bone fractures. At much higher exposure levels, ultrasound produces a heating effect in tissue which is useful in treating sprains and pulled muscles.
From a medical standpoint, ultrasonic fetal scanning is generally considered safe and is properly used when medical information on a pregnancy is needed. But ultrasound energy delivered to the fetus cannot be regarded as completely innocuous. Laboratory studies have shown that diagnostic levels of ultrasound can produce physical effects in tissue, such as mechanical vibrations and rise in temperature. Although there is no evidence that these physical effects can harm the fetus, public health experts, clinicians and industry agree that casual exposure to ultrasound, especially during pregnancy, should be avoided. Viewed in this light, exposing the fetus to ultrasound with no anticipation of medical benefit is not justified. For additional information about the "prudent use" of diagnostic ultrasound, see the statement from the American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine (AIUM).
Persons who promote, sell or lease ultrasound equipment for making "keepsake" fetal videos should know that FDA views this as an unapproved use of a medical device. In addition, those who subject individuals to ultrasound exposure using a diagnostic ultrasound device (a prescription device) without a physician's order may be in violation of State or local laws or regulations regarding use of a prescription medical device.
FDA notified the medical community and the ultrasound industry in August 1994 regarding its concerns about the misuse of diagnostic ultrasound equipment for non-medical purposes, and asked them to discourage their patients from having sonograms for non-medical reasons.
