The Diversity Of Yeast Infection Causes May Surprise You

The fact that yeast infections are the domain of universities and colleges is just an urban myth. Believe it or not, most people have yeast infections and don’t even know it. Sexual activity is not necessarily the reason for getting a yeast infection. For most people, the treatment can be easily taken care of with [...]

Answers To Your Concerns About Yeast Infection Causes

Most people don’t even know what a yeast infection is or what it does to the body, so why would it be high on anyone’s priority list. Who really ever thinks about it until it happens to them? Not only are there many causes of yeast infections, but there are many symptoms that you should [...]

Eat mushrooms to improve your health and happiness this winter

(NaturalNews)For many people, the cold and often dreary days of winter can translate into seasonal affective disorder (SAD), also known as the “winter blues.” But one way to help you and your family to avoid the winter blues and stay healthy and happy this winter is to eat plenty…

Gardasil boys come marching in – 4 new Gardasil deaths reported to VAERS

God grant me the serenity to realize that government health agencies are no longer going to protect my family’s health and wellbeing – the courage to stand up and say ‘no’ to forced vaccination and the wisdom to know the difference between coercion and compliance. Amen…

Managing Blood Sugar Levels With The Diabetic Diet

The diabetic diet is does not limit you to certain foods and is not a weight loss fad. In this case the word diet simply means how you eat and this way of eating is perfect for anyone. Diabetics use this diet to help them control their blood sugar levels. Carbohydrates have the largest impact [...]

More To The Diabetic Diet Than Meets The Eye

Those that are diagnosed with diabetes need to be told that it is possible to control many aspects of this disease. The way you will accomplish that is with your overall lifestyle. Included with new behaviors and habits concerns the approach commonly called the diabetic diet. You can greatly influence the stability of your blood [...]

Common Factors of Acid Reflux

Is your life affected by acid reflux? Do you ever have heartburn? Many people don’t know that there is no real difference between the two. When you have a severe type of heartburn, it’s called acid reflux. Fortunately, acid reflux can usually be controlled, and in many cases avoided. Usually, with a little medical help [...]

No One is Immune to Lyme Disease Symptoms

The truth of the matter is that anyone can get Lyme disease. Any grassy or wooded area can have tiny ticks, which are carriers of the disease. People are often bitten by ticks without their knowledge, and when they develop symptoms of the disease the contribute it to other disorders. Contracting Lyme disease is a [...]

Effective Solutions for Women’s Hair Loss

Traumatic hair loss does not discriminate based on sex. Men have many options to help cope with hair loss. Women on the other hand don’t have that many options. Women are not supposed to talk about things like losing their hair-or at least it has been frowned upon right up until a few years ago. [...]

DHA used in infant formula products comes from genetically modified algae

(NaturalNews) One of the most vulnerable segments of the population — infants — are being affected as chemical giant Martek Biosciences uses cronyism to have its patented GMO products classified as organic. The National Organic Program is trying to correct this, but in the meantime the “organic” infant formula or baby food parents feed their children could contain industrial Frankenfood. History of Irresponsibility The story of how this state of affairs came about reveals much on how politics and profit can undermine food safety. Here’s a timeline on how the word “organic” is being undermined, creating a health threat for babies who are fed with formula. 2002: Food manufacturers begin supplementing infant formula and baby food with synthetic forms of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (ARA). These polyunsaturated omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, naturally present in breast milk, are important components of the human brain and eyes. Although the form of DHA/ARA used in infant formulas is structurally incompatible with the form found in human milk, food manufacturers market their products with the claim that their formulas will make babies more intelligent. 2006: In spite of the fact that its synthetic DHA/ARA is from laboratory-grown fermented algae and fungus through the use of hexane, a petroleum by-product and EPA-identified neurotoxin, Martek applies for organic status for its products. The USDA’s National Organic Program (NOP) tells Martek its synthetic DHA and ARA does not quality as organic. Martek attorney J. Friedman ignores the decision of NOP staff and contacts NOP director Barbara Robinson to have the decision reversed. 2009: A front page Washington Post article, “Integrity of Federal ‘Organic’ Label Questioned” uncovers the Martek story. The article quotes Martek’s lawyer saying “I called Robinson up, I wrote an e-mail. It was a simple matter.” 2002-2010: Parents and medical professionals observe reactions in babies fed with products containing Life’s DHA, the product name Martek gives its patented GMO version of naturally occurring fatty acids. The range of infant health problems includes difficulties breathing and gastrointestinal disorders. When affected babies are no longer fed the formula, the ailments disappear. Although Freedom of Information Act requests reveal hundreds of FDA adverse event reports, the FDA is slow to react. 2011: FDA announces it will investigate claims that DHA/ARA infant formulas support brain and eye development. The National Organic Program is now trying to remedy its 2006 decision by asking Martek to formally ask permission of the NOP’s National Organic Standards Board to use its DHA and AHA in organic products. Products Containing this GMO In the meantime, Life’s DHA is being sold in many so-called organic brands which many consumers trust. Paying higher prices for products labeled as organic does not necessarily mean your family’s food does not include this particular Frankenfood. From Martek’s own website, here is a list of infant formulas containing their product which is both genetically modified and typically manufactured using a known toxin: Earth’s Best Organic Soy with DHA and ARA (Hain Celestial Group) Enfamil LIPIL (Mead Johnson Nutritionals) Enfamil Next Step (Mead Johnson) Isomil 2 Advance (Abbott Laboratories) Nestle Good Start Supreme with DHA and ARA (Nestle USA) Parent’s Choice Organic (Wal-Mart) Similac Advance (Abbott Nutrition) Ultra Bright Beginnings Lipids (PBM Products, LLC) There is also a long list of pre-natal supplements as well as vitamins and dietary supplements for infants, children and adults containing this product. A surprisingly wide range of foods and beverages use this GMO substance including Apple Bran Muffins sold at Starbucks; Farm Pride Omega-3 Eggs; Horizon Organic Milk; Kroger Active Lifestyle Premium Light OJ Beverage; Minute Maid Enhanced Pomegranate Blueberry Juice; Pediasure Children’s Beverage; Pompeian OlivExtra Plus and Silk Soymilk. The list of products containing this GMO is multinational, with products in many countries across the globe. If you want to check whether a supplement, food, or beverage you use contains Life’s DHA, the full list is here: http://www.lifesdha.com/Products-Containing-lifesDHA-/Partner-Products/tabid/683/Default.aspx Sources: http://current.com/green/93562887_gmos-being-used-in-organic-baby-food.htm http://www.cornucopia.org/DHA/DHA_FullReport.pdf http://www.naturalnews.com/027437_DHA_baby_formula_Martek.html http://www.organicconsumers.org/documents/MartekStatmentfororganiccustomers.pdf

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