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Cosmetics, Mercury and the FDA

5/24/2017

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Somewhere, we got the idea that all things
are regulated for our safety.

Not only is this not true, 
but many things you might think are
​controlled, are not.

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When it comes to cosmetic safety from toxic materials, most of us don't give them a second thought.  We rely on the government to manage our safety and assume all things are regulated for our highest benefit..  This simply is not true.

Laws in regard to mercury and the policies set by the U.S. Federal Drug Administration are lenient.  The FDA agrees that the skin readily absorbs mercury and that it will accumulate in the body, yet they do not forbid it in cosmetics.   They discuss the possibility of a user experiencing "allergic" reactions, but there is no one with an "allergy" to mercury.  The dangers of mercury are universal to all living bodies.  The FDA understands that mercury causes neurotoxic problems, but they fail to mention these might last a lifetime or inhibit living normally.

The FDA calculates, allowable percentages of "safe or tolerable," levels, fails to mention that there is no amount of mercury that is not harmful to the body.    Also, the regulatory process for cosmetics is rather loose and relies on manufacturers to self-regulate.  It is also important to note that the FDA has allowable limits of many toxic products that are extremely harmful carcinogens and hormone disruptors.  These toxic chemicals end up in most all cosmetics.
 
Personally, I look forward to the day that manufacturers are required to label products with the facts.
                                         "This Product Contain Mercury" would be a good start.

The following is taken from fda.gov

  • Mercury compounds. Mercury compounds are readily absorbed through the skin on topical application and tend to accumulate in the body. They may cause allergic reactions, skin irritation, or neurotoxic problems. The use of mercury compounds in cosmetics is limited to eye area products at no more than 65 parts per million (0.0065 percent) of mercury calculated as the metal and is permitted only if no other effective and safe preservative is available. All other cosmetics containing mercury are adulterated and subject to regulatory action unless it occurs in a trace amount of less than 1 part per million (0.0001 percent) calculated as the metal and its presence is unavoidable under conditions of good manufacturing practice (21 CFR 700.13).
  • Who is responsible for substantiating the safety of cosmetics? Companies and individuals who manufacture or market cosmetics have a legal responsibility to ensure the safety of their products. Neither the law nor FDA regulations require specific tests to demonstrate the safety of individual products or ingredients. The law also does not require cosmetic companies to share their safety information with FDA.  FDA has consistently advised manufacturers to use whatever testing is necessary to ensure the safety of their products and ingredients. Firms may substantiate safety in a number of ways. FDA has stated that "the safety of a product can be adequately substantiated through (a) reliance on already available toxicological test data on individual ingredients and on product formulations that are similar in composition to the particular cosmetic, and (b) performance of any additional toxicological and other tests that are appropriate in light of such existing data and information." (Federal Register, March 3, 1975, page 8916

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How Mercury and Lead Manifests in Children

5/23/2017

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 Mercury Stored in the Body Will Change A Life Forever

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​Mercury
in the form of amalgam
fillings  in baby teeth are enough toxicity
to change a child's life forever.  

IQ, personality, developmental disorders,
psychological development and cognitive thinking 
are at the top of the list.  

Removing amalgams is only the start of
healing a toxic body.

When more than one metal is contaminating 
the body, the problems are exponentially greater.


Generally, the symptoms of mercury and lead toxicity are rarely diagnosed correctly.  Because the symptoms mimic so many different diseases and conditions, the search for the cause is abandoned once a pharmaceutically treated illness  is introduced as the  diagnosis.  In children the correct diagnosis of these symptoms is even more improbably because they can be confused with developmental delays or psychological disorders.  


The onset of mercury symptoms can be slow and random enough to be completely overlooked.  Parents might notice that their child is having more and more trouble spelling or seems to be lagging in reading skills.  Coordination could be stifled without the child appearing to be anything but a poor athlete.  Flashes of anger and anxiety can be attributed to a laundry list of possibilities without metals poisoning ever being considered.


A child learning math might stumble repeatedly, without being able to calculate or memorize answers they have already learned.  When this happens, brain fog from heavy metals is usually not the first thought.  Vision and hearing might fluctuate without parents noticing.  When ticks, tremors or seizures develop, sophisticated conditions will be used to  label what is actually metals poisoning.


The more traditional complications of mercury and lead poisoning are also overlooked.  ADHD, autism, Multiple Sclerosis, a weakened immune system, allergies, autoimmune conditions, lazy eye, palsy, neurological disorders, suicidal tendencies, anxiety, insomnia and a host of other problems have roots in mercury and lead poisoning.  It can take decades for metals stored in the body to develop into these conditions.  That is one reason why they are rarely traced back to metals exposure.


The most common sources of mercury poisoning in children is dental filling and vaccinations.  Dental fillings, which are about 50% mercury, release mercury vapors during chewing.  The gasses from the poison, are absorbed by the tissue or breathed into the lungs.  In either case, the body detoxes what it can and stores the additional burden to keep the bloodstream clear and the body safe.  


The use of mercury in vaccines can be called thimerosal or thiomersal, among many derivative names .  Thimerosal can be found in many pharmaceuticals as a preservative.  The FDA also allows mercury, under a varied list of names, to be use in eye creams, eye drops, nose drops, ear drops and skin bleaching creams.


In the case of lead, primary suspects for contamination are paint and water.    FDA allowable levels on dinnerware, cooking utensils, glasseware and foods also contribute to toxicity.  Symptoms, although varied, are similar to mercury toxicity. 


If you suspect metals toxicity, you will need to look carefully for expert advice.  Most traditional doctors are not equipped to manage more than acute cases.  Ridding the body of stored toxicity is not something a doctor, except the rare few, can speak to as they remain untrained..  Insurance is also not likely to be a helpful resource for the kinds of testing and treatment needed.


Testing will be a challenged urine test or a hair analysis.  A challenged urine test uses a chelating agent to coax the metals out of storage so it can be measured while leaving the body.  A hair analysis, which some do not consider as accurate, is much more simple and can also provide a good baseline for a detoxification regiment.  Whichever method of testing is used, expect subsequent testing to fluctuate.  It is not a straight line effort.


A blood test is the exact wrong test, yet most doctors still use it.   Your body is in a constant state of detoxing and purifying your systems.  At any given moment the blood could test clear for metals just because of the natural functions of the body.  A clear test, tells you nothing about what might be stored.  It is this storage that is the danger in years to come.  A positive blood test would identify metals in the blood at the moment of testing, but again, it can tell nothing about storage.


There are some very natural ways to detox a body from metals and there are a number of chemical compounds.  If you are detoxing a child, is is good to know that the process of unloading toxicity feels the same as when it is introduced.  There will be side effects that can bring a state of confusion, emotional behaviors, depression, weakness, lethargy and a number of random issues.  One never knows when the body will release toxicity or how it will manifest.  Side effects are unpredictable. 


The best approach to detoxification is to go slow and build the body’s resources in the process.   Support the organs and systems with whole foods that include meats without hormones or chemicals and foods without pesticides.  This means that most manufactured foods will not be good choices.  The additional of GMO crops means the introduction of glyphosate, or Round Up, and the weakened body cannot take more toxicity.   


In addition, it is best to keep the toxic body as clean as possible.  Eliminate all chemicals in the household in exchange for natural substitutes.   Start cleaning up the toxicity allowed on the body via personal care products and cosmetics.  Finding gentle detox methods like epson salt baths and dry brushing will also help.  


Clearing the body of metals is a journey.  Learn all you can and know that every body is different and each toxicity burden is different in those bodies.  Find what works and research all practical advice, while you eliminate as much toxicity as possible.   The best results happen when you "Give Nature a Try."

Note:  NMBI, a mercury chelating product of Emeramed, is available in some countries and through compassionate use permission via the FDA.  This site has more information on Emeramed and how to obtain it.


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Mercury Can Be Hidden With Many Names

5/23/2017

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Sometimes doing you best
is not good enough.

When you are searching ingredients 
for mercury, the names might 
have been changed to protect the greedy.

We look forward to the day when the law
demands packaging use the words
"Contains Mercury."



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The FDA, Mercury and Your Eyes

5/19/2017

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If you know the dangers of mercury, it is hard to imaged
​ its use in anything eye related.

Knowing that mercury in the bloodstream will store in the brain makes it even more unimaginable. 

Unbelievable as it seems, the US Food and Drug Administration allows mercury to be used in medications and pharmaceuticals as a preservative.  The most familiar form is thimerosal which is commonly used in vaccines and has been the subject of much controversy over its potential to cause deadly side effects.  

Even more startling is that eye products can contain mercury as a preservative, even though mercury has been linked to poor eye health and cataracts.  To make matters worse, the mercury used can have one of many names that allow it to be conveniently hidden.  This system leaves the consumer to be their own advocate and that task can be daunting.

The FDA website, [Code of Federal Regulations], [Title 21, Volume 5], [Revised as of April 1, 2016], [CITE: 21CFR349.50]
makes the following statement that directs manufacturers on proper labelling:

(3) For ophthalmic drug products containing mercury compounds used as a preservative. "This product contains (name and quantity of mercury-containing ingredient) as a preservative. Do not use this product if you are sensitive to" (select one of the following: "mercury" or "(insert name of mercury-containing ingredient) or any other ingredient containing mercury)."

Reading the FDA statement carefully makes it clear that you can easily misinterpret any message of mercury content.  You will not see legible red letters that state "This Product Contains Mercury."  You will instead see the a name and quantity of the "mercury-containing" ingredient.  The name of the mercury-containing ingredient may be completely foreign and in no way represent to you that you will be adding mercury to your eye.

When you see a message that says "Do not use this product if you are sensitive to mercury" regard this as a deceitful and misleading.  No one is "sensitive" to mercury.  Mercury is an extremely dangerous element that is second only to plutonium in toxicity to human and animal life.  When a toxin will kill,  it is hardly fair to ask if one might be "sensitive" to its attributes.  

Unfortunately, there is no clear directive when it comes to deciphering the potential of mercury in products you use.   Three familiar names for mercury in optic care include thimerosal, which has more than one spelling, PMA, also know as phenyl mercuric acetate and PMN, known as phenyl mercuric nitrate.  All three are approved by the FDA for 
ophthalmologic use as a preservative and there are certainly others.

I wish I could make this easier, but there is intentionally, no easy answer.  The FDA has an interactive site that will decode  the names you will find on ingredient lists and they do offer telephone assistance.  Neither is likely to be easy.  

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Dry Eyes Respond to Castor Oil

5/18/2017

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After a lifetime of mercury toxicity, I can never be convinced there is any practical use for it in the eyes.
Castor Oil, kept sterile and administered with a sterile dropper, is the perfect solution for dry eye.  It is soothing and absorbs rather quickly.

A positive side effect is that it can help to dissolve the cloudy lens of a cataract.  If used on eyelashes and eyebrows it will stimulate new growth.

The biggest reason to replace commercial eyedrops with castor oil is that there are no chemical side effects.
Commercial eyedrops, as well as nose and ear drops, can contain mercury.   

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Symptoms and Causes of Candida

5/16/2017

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Candida affects about 70% of the
population but is rarely 
diagnosed by 
traditional medicine.

Testing at home and curing
​yourself is your best defense.

Candida is the result of an overgrowth of the gut bacteria we call bad bacteria.  The truth is, it is bacteria that is necessary to balance what we call good bacteria.  When candida becomes overgrown it causes a multitude of symptoms that are rarely diagnosed correctly.  

The primary instigator is a modern diet.  Sugars and processed foods feed candida and ignite its growth.  Antibiotics and other pharmaceuticals can cause candida to flourish.  Stress, toxins and parasites are also contributors.  

Because candida is rarely on the radar of traditional medicine, it is best to test at home.  The remedy is not in a pharmaceutical and it is not instant.  Clearing candida can be a lengthly process and it requires not only a clean diet, but the addition of probiotics and fermented foods.  There is no need to buy kits or cures.  You are able to manage these changes with some basic research and investigation.

Letting candida remain out of balance can lead to Leaky Gut Syndrome.  Left unchecked it can cause permanent damage.

Home candida testing instructions are available on this site as are many other articles about it and Leaky Gut Syndrome.  To link to the test information see 
http://www.searchforthecausenotjustthecure.com/blog/candida-testing-at-home
Symptoms of Candida

Pain throughout the body
Fatigue
Lethargy
ADHD, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
Inability to Lose Weight
Untrustworthy Bowels
Gluten Intolerance
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, IBS
Fungal Infections
Rashes
Colic
Diaper Rash
Psoriasis
Headaches
Joint Pain
Urinary Tract Infection, UTI
Weight Gain or Loss
Belly pain
Nail Fungus
White Tongue or Oral Thrush
Cracks in Mouth Corners
Vaginal Infections
Muscle Pain
Eczema
Brain Fog
Chronic Sinus Problems
Chronic Allergic Responses
Weakened Immune System
Loss of Sex Drive
Nail Infections
Hair Loss
Itching
Cracking Skin
​Mood Disorders
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White Flour Poison

5/15/2017

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 Chemical reactions in food are not required labeling.  There is no way to know the risks when you buy commercial foods.  You are the last line of defense between you and your food supply.

If you are at high risk with diabetes, cancer or chronic conditions, it is important that you understand how dangerous your food supply can be to your body.  In the case of white flour the dangers are high.  With its widespread use and contamination of so many manufactured goods, it is time to learn what bleached white flour is actually doing to you.

Little Known Secrets About Bleached Flour by Dr. Mercola

by Dr. Mercola
Nearly everyone knows that white flour is not healthy for you, but most people don’t know that when white flour is bleached, it can actually be FAR worse for you. It’s generally understood that refining food destroys nutrients. With the most nutritious part of the grain removed, white flour essentially becomes a form of sugar. Consider what gets lost in the refining process:
  • Half of the beneficial unsaturated fatty acids
  • Virtually all of the vitamin E 
  • Fifty percent of the calcium
  • Seventy percent of the phosphorus
  • Eighty percent of the iron
  • Ninety eight percent of the magnesium
  • Fifty to 80 percent of the B vitamins
And many more nutrients are destroyed -- simply too many to list.

The Journey of the Wheat Berry
Have you ever wondered how white flour is made?
The website Healthy Eating Politics has an interesting article about the process. 
Most commercial wheat production is, unfortunately, a “study in pesticide application,” beginning with the seeds being treated with fungicide. Once they become wheat, they are sprayed with hormones and pesticides. Even the bins in which the harvested wheat is stored have been coated with insecticides. If bugs appear on the wheat in storage, they fumigate the grain. 

A whole grain of wheat, sometimes called a wheat berry, is composed of three layers: 
  • The bran
  • The germ
  • The endosperm
The bran is the layer where you’ll find most of the fiber, and it’s the hard outer shell of the kernel. The germ is the nutrient-rich embryo that will sprout into a new wheat plant. The endosperm is the largest part of the grain (83 percent), making up most of the kernel, and it’s mostly starch. 

White flour is made from the endosperm only, whereas whole-wheat flour combines all three parts of the wheat berry. 
Old time mills ground flour slowly, but today’s mills are designed for mass-production, using high-temperature, high-speed steel rollers. The resulting white flour is nearly all starch, and even much of today’s commercially processed whole wheat flour has lost a fair amount of nutritional value due to these aggressive processing methods.

White flour contains a small fraction of the nutrients of the original grain, with the heat of the steel rollers having destroyed what little nutrients remain. But then it is hit with another chemical insult--a chlorine gas bath (chlorine oxide). This serves as a whitener, as well as an “aging” agent. 

Flour used to be aged with time, improving the gluten and thus improving the baking quality. Now, it is treated  with chlorine  to instantly produce similar qualities in the flour (with a disturbing lack of concern about adding another dose of chemicals to your food). 

According to Jim Bair, Vice President of the North American Millers Association: 
“Today, the US milling industry produces about 140 million pounds of flour each day, so there is no way to store the flour to allow it to age naturally. Plus, there is a shelf life issue.” It has not been determined how many mills are bleaching flour with chorine oxide, but we do know the use of chlorides for bleaching flour is considered an industry standard. 

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines chlorine gas as a flour-bleaching, aging and oxidizing agent that is a powerful irritant, dangerous to inhale, and lethal. Other agents also used include oxides of nitrogen, nitrosyl, and benzoyl peroxide mixed with various chemical salts. 

The chlorine gas undergoes an oxidizing chemical reaction with some of the proteins in the flour, producing alloxan as an unintended byproduct. Bair and other milling industry leaders claim that bleaching and oxidizing agents don’t leave behind harmful residues in flour, although they can cite no studies or published data to confirm this. 

Why Bleaching Makes White Flour Even Worse
It has been shown that alloxan is a byproduct of the flour bleaching process, the process they use to make flour look so “clean” and -- well, white. No, they are technically not adding alloxan to the flour -- although you will read this bit of misinformation on the Internet. But, they are doing chemical treatments to the grain that result in the formation of alloxan in the flour.  With so little food value already in a piece of white bread, now there is potentially a chemical poison lurking in there as well.  So what is so bad about alloxan?

Alloxan, or C4 H2O4N2, is a product of the decomposition of uric acid. It is a poison that is used to produce diabetes in healthy experimental animals (primarily rats and mice), so that researchers can then study diabetes “treatments” in the lab. Alloxan causes diabetes because it spins up enormous amounts of free radicals in pancreatic beta cells, thus destroying them. Beta cells are the primary cell type in areas of your pancreas called islets of Langerhans, and they produce insulin; so if those are destroyed, you get diabetes.  There is no other commercial application for alloxan -- it is used exclusively in the medical research industry because it is so highly toxic.   Given the raging epidemic of diabetes and other chronic diseases in this country, can you afford to be complacent about a toxin such as this in your bread, even if it is present in small amounts?

Just How Much is Too Much?
Similar to disinfection byproducts (DBPs) in water, alloxan is formed when the chlorine reacts with certain proteins remaining in the white flour after the bran and germ have been removed. Protein makes up between 5 percent and 15 percent of white flour, depending on whether it’s cake flour, or high-gluten flour, such as what’s used for pizza crust or bagels.  So, this would suggest that perhaps 5 to 15 grams of protein per 100 grams of flour could be contaminated.
However, according to Professor Joe Schwarcz, Director of the McGill University Office of Science and Society, alloxan is the byproduct of xantophyll oxidation only. Xantophylls are yellow compounds in wheat that react with oxygen, causing flour to turn white. 

According to Mr. Schwarcz:
“One of the possible minor side products of xantophyll oxidation is alloxan. It may therefore be found in small amounts in flour. There is no available research that shows trace amounts are a problem or that alloxan builds up in the body. The amounts, if present at all, must be small because xantophylls themselves only occur to the extent of 1 microgram per gram of flour.”
Alloxan has not been studied in terms of human exposure, particularly long-term. There is just so much we don’t know, and you know what assumptions will get you. 

Alloxan in Rats vs Alloxan in Humans
Scientists have long known that alloxan produces selective destruction of the beta cells of the pancreas, causing hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis in laboratory animals. Alloxan is structurally similar to glucose, which might explain why the pancreatic beta cells selectively take it up.  According to Dr. Hari Sharma’s Freedom from Disease, alloxan causes free radical damage to DNA in the beta cells of the pancreas, causing them to malfunction and die. When they fail to function normally, they no longer produce enough insulin. 

Even though the toxic effect of alloxan is common scientific knowledge in the research community, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) still allows companies to use chemical processes in which the end result is toxic food. Until they unequivocally prove something is toxic by way of human deaths, severe side effects, or when the public screams loudly enough, the FDA is not likely to protect you.  Until then, it is you who must protect yourself.

If you have diabetes, or cancer, have a compromised immune system, or if you are in some other high-risk category as tens of millions of North Americans are, you need to know what foods contain hazardous ingredients so you can avoid them. But in the case of alloxan, there is no way to know, either by reading the ingredient list or by any other means, that it might be in your food! 

History of Bleaching Flour -- Pillsbury and the FDA
An interesting sideline to this whole flour story lies in the origins of the FDA. 
Bleaching and oxidizing agents weren’t developed to produce quick aging of wheat flour (within 48 hours) until the early 1900s. Prior to that, it required several months for oxygen to condition flour naturally.  When bleaching was introduced, it was vehemently opposed. 

The first major consumer advocate was Harvey W. Wiley, MD, who eventually became known as the “Father of the Pure Food and Drugs Act” of 1906.  Mr. Wiley was head of the Bureau of Chemistry, which was the precursor to the FDA. Wiley crusaded against benzoic acid, sulfites, saccharin, and bleached flour, among other food additives and adulterants.
Dr. Wiley felt so strongly about preventing the bleaching of flour that he took it all the way to the Supreme Court. They ruled that flour could not be bleached or “adulterated” in any way. However, it was never enforced.
 

Wiley believed that foods posed a greater risk to the public than adulterated or misbranded drugs. He constantly butted heads with Secretary of Agriculture James Wilson and President Roosevelt over food regulation.  Soon, Wiley’s personal administrative authority was undercut when Wilson created the Board of Food and Drug Inspection in 1907 and the Referee Board of Consulting Scientific Experts in 1908, one of which was reportedly headed by someone who had been working at Pillsbury, although I have not been able to verify this addendum.

Finally, in 1912, Dr. Wiley quit as director out of frustration, although he continued as a vocal consumer advocate for many years.  The government replaced Dr. Wiley with Dr. Elmer Nelson. Dr. Nelson was the polar opposite to Wiley , and was quoted as saying:
”It is wholly unscientific to state that a well-fed body is more able to resist disease than a poorly fed body. My overall opinion is that there hasn’t been enough experimentation to prove that dietary deficiencies make one susceptible to disease.”
Therein lies the foundation of the FDA. Since Dr. Wiley resigned, the FDA has continued to shift its focus on drugs, since Wiley was never able to convince the government of the dangers from chemicals in our foods. He was truly a pioneer and a century ahead of his time!
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Food For Thought
The important point to take away is, beware of any processed food because chemicals are always used. And we simply don’t know what the long-term effects will be of ingesting chemicals, on top of chemicals, on top of more chemicals.
Strive to stick to whole unprocessed foods that are as close to their natural state as possible. If you’re going to eat grains, make sure they are at the least unbleached, whole, and organic, and eat them in the proportion that is best for your nutritional type.

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Post Traumatic Stress of Finding Wellness

5/15/2017

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finding wellness
​after chronic illness
can bring about some real 
​feelings you might not have expected

Getting to wellness is the horizon of those who live in chronic pain and illness.  The hope is that finding it again will be  the end of all suffering and a move into a world where nothing will ever go wrong again.  What actually can happen might take you off track if you are not prepared.  


Coming out of chronic conditions brings excitement and relief. The beginning stages are pure thankfulness.  As you start to maneuver normally in the world again, you remember how deep the pain actually was and wonder exactly how you made it through.  It is startling to remember how much strength it took to bring you to this point.  The fear of returning to it can be haunting.  The feelings of sorrow, fear and sometimes depression can take over,  temporarily replacing your joy. 


Think of it as a PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and just part of the process.  It is not different than surviving a war.  Give yourself a little space to experience all the feelings that come and give them all respectful acknowledgement.   While it can be shocking to see yourself change and start living in the world again, it is what is next for you.
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Product Truth:  Mondelez, maker of Oreo Cookies & Triscuits

5/12/2017

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Mondelez, maker of many popular products, gives their version of GMO safety.

This manufacturer says if soy, corn, canola or sugar beets are listed as ingredients,
consider them to be GMO.
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In an effort to eat clean and eliminate GMO consumption, I write to manufacturers and ask the questions I need answered.  In the case of Mondelez, I was send a response that completely avoided my question and stood behind the law.  

When you do these kinds of investigations, the phrase that is all telling is that "we are in full compliance with the law".  Those who would like to live in wellness must live outside what the "law" believes to be healthy enough for consumption. When we are looking for healthful food products, we need companies that willingly exceed the law and honor human life.

You will notice in the response that GMOs appear to be saving the world, a fact that is disputed generously.  They make GMO production sound amazing and necessary, as though poisoning was "progress".  They discuss how farmers once modified seed by breeding in certain characteristics as though that was comparable to GMOs.  You are told directly that if an ingredient contains soy, corn, canola, cotton or sugar beets, consider it GMO.  They end by saying "safety" is their priority and use the "law" again to circumvent the truth.

If you are unsure exactly how GMOs affect you, see the link that follows.  
http://www.searchforthecausenotjustthecure.com/blog/the-food-fight-of-your-life-monsanto-gmo-production

Corporate Response Reprinted

I appreciate you taking the time to e-mail us and to let us know about this situation. We always like to acknowledge when our consumers provide us with information that can help us serve you better. Genetically modified engineering (GMO), or crop biotechnology, refers to various scientific techniques used to improve the plants which yield the crops used to make our foods. This is based on how they are produced, including cross-breeding, in order to develop new varieties and genetic modification. This idea enhances or strengthens an existing plant.

Genetic modification is not a new technology and has been used for over 20 years in agriculture. Years ago, farmers bred plants manually to get stronger plants or different varieties. Today, the technology more precisely and efficiently identifies the gene that causes a particular trait. From there, it adds that desirable trait to another plant. Then, it enhances that trait or turns off an undesirable trait without using chemicals or introducing anything unnatural. There are certain crops in North America (US & Canada) that are predominantly grown from genetically-modified seed such as soy, corn, canola, cotton and sugar beets. Thus, ingredients made from those crops are used in food products and are more than likely to have come from genetically-modified plants unless the product is labeled organic. If you see an ingredient on one of our ingredient panels that is derived from one of these crops, then you can assume that the product contains GMO ingredients.

Safety is our number one priority here and around the world. Also, many public authorities, prestigious scientific organizations, regulatory bodies, and governments that are involved in biotech crops yield that foods and ingredients are safe. Our use of ingredients and our labelingpractices have been in full compliance with government regulations as it would be declared on the package if GMO’s are used in the product.

Again, thanks for contacting us, and I hope you'll continue to enjoy our products.
Consumer Services
Mondelēz International 
Ref: Case # S-754859
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Infant Candida

5/12/2017

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Candida is an imbalance of bacterias in the gut that can cause illness.  Because it is not on the radar of traditional, Western medicine, most cases are misdiagnosed.

Traditional treatment is usually given from the outside in when the problem is really from the inside out.   You can never cure candida by treating the skin.

Curing it properly means a lifetime of health.  Letting it linger and treating only the symptoms allows disease to manifest.  



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