| ay we are exposed to numerous pollutants and | | | | women will develop some form of cancer in their |
| you would have to be incredibly deluded not to | | | | lifetime. It is the second leading cause of death |
| make some association between modern society | | | | today and yet in 1901 the incidence was recorded |
| and ill health. | | | | at 1 in 8000. So what's changed? |
| As a nation we are better fed than we have | | | | Some people will argue it's just because we live |
| ever been and yet when it comes to vitamins | | | | longer but just maybe it's more to do with the |
| and minerals we are incredibly malnourished. Our | | | | chemical revolution since 1940. |
| over farmed soils are depleted of natural nutrients | | | | Everyday more and more chemicals are |
| and the widespread use of pesticides, insecticides | | | | approved by the Environment Protection Agencies |
| and fertilisers as well as airborne industrial | | | | but never tested for long term health effects. |
| pollutants makes our crops a hazard to our health. | | | | We are living in a chemical soup. |
| Did you know people are supposedly exposed to | | | | Apart from being in our vaccines they are in our |
| 50,000 chemical agents in their lifetime? | | | | food, drink, household products, furniture, toiletries |
| Apparently - | | | | and cosmetics. Teenagers are particularly at risk. |
| About 1.5 billion lbs of pesticides are sprayed on | | | | Puberty which causes rapid cell development |
| wheat and vegetable crops. | | | | makes tissues more vulnerable to external |
| The average apple has about 110 chemicals on it | | | | toxicants. Beware of the dangers lurking in your |
| by the time you devour it | | | | bathroom and make- up. |
| In most cities there are 700 chemicals in the | | | | Infertility and Breast Cancer are big issues! |
| water. | | | | Nature provided us with an incredible planet, |
| Food is exposed to about 10,000 chemicals during | | | | providing us with truly natural food and ingredients |
| preservation and processing | | | | so why spoil it with synthetic chemicals? |
| I find that incredible. How about you? | | | | The answer to this one is obvious - financial |
| Chemicals and toxins are everywhere and often | | | | gain.The laws of economics mean that many |
| we don't realise it. Until I suffered from mercury | | | | people profit from the use of synthetic chemicals |
| poisoning caused by my dental amalgam fillings I | | | | including the food industry, cosmetic industry, |
| had no idea that the second most toxic substance | | | | advertising, and health. The list is endless and |
| on the planet was inside my mouth! You can read | | | | undoubtedly they are here to stay. However, |
| the full story in my book Autism, Amalgam and | | | | more awareness could mean more regulation, |
| Me - Jodi's Journey Continues, but it just goes to | | | | which could be a good thing. |
| show that maybe we need to ask a few more | | | | Where once going organic was an expensive |
| questions. | | | | luxury it appears now to be no longer an option. If |
| That shocking revelation led me to investigate | | | | you want food without any harmful chemicals, |
| further why my son has autism and I am | | | | cosmetics and skin care with absolutely no |
| convinced it is due to the toxic preservatives | | | | synthetic chemicals and toxins you must seek out |
| used in childhood vaccines. What insanity causes | | | | products bearing the internationally recognised |
| people to knowingly inject thimerosal (a mercury | | | | Certified Organic labels. |
| derivative), aluminium and formaldehyde (both | | | | These are your guarantee of organic integrity, |
| toxic substances) into seemingly healthy very | | | | and to ensure absolute safety you need to read |
| young children whose immune system is only just | | | | Certified To Organic Food Standards. |
| developing? | | | | Fortunately they do exist. |
| Apparently 1 in 2 of all men and 1 in 3 of all | | | | |