There is no
doubt that we owe Monsanto a huge expression of gratitude. Thanks to their
bio-engineering genius we are now faced with a global toxic contamination of
our food supply. (Do I sound facetious?) From recent reports I’ve read the
genetically modified organisms (GMOs) developed by Monsanto are now finding
their way into the natural environment.
Globally we
are facing a major disaster as the toxins from GMOs permeate all levels of the
food chain. Yet, thanks to Monsanto’s bio-engineering feats more people
worldwide are waking up to the dangers that toxic chemicals create in our
environment and bodies. In fact, Monsanto’s actions are resulting in a huge
‘wake up’ call for humanity.
This wake
up call is long overdue. Globally we are facing food shortages not experienced
before. It’s already happening, it’s not something that we can ignore or hope
that someone else will take responsibility for. The solution needed to turn
around the current state of toxicity in our environment and food chain requires
action from every person living on the planet.
If you
think that I’m being exaggerating the situation then I urge you do some serious
research and you’ll soon begin to become concerned and hopefully take action to
reverse the current trends.
For
example, currently food shortages worldwide have resulted in price increases
for staple foods of 35-40% worldwide; chemically engineered crops are not
meeting demand and in many instances are not surviving due to erratic weather
patterns. Initially when the concept of mono-cropping was introduced in the
1950s and 60s we were promised larger crop yields. The exact opposite has
happened as GMO plants are creating soils depleted in essential minerals and
trace elements that are essential for the human body’s functioning and
wellbeing.
GMOs are
only one source of toxicity affecting the planet and its inhabitants. A trip to
the local supermarket is remarkably revealing. Just about every product –
whether food, household or personal care – contains toxic chemicals. Read the
labels carefully and you’ll soon see what I mean. Jack LeLane, fitness guru who
lived into his mid-nineties is quoted as saying, “If it’s man made don’t eat it.” Obviously he was referring to the
refined and processed foods that are stocked on supermarket shelves in vast
quantities.
These links
below will give you more of a sense just what is happening to our bodies as a
result of continuous and ongoing exposure to toxic chemicals. There is no
shortage of information on chemical toxins on the internet, though you may not
find much, if any, reference to this danger to our health in the mainstream
media.
The Human Energy Field
As an
energy practitioner I rapidly became aware of the subtle bodies and their vital
role in maintaining wellness and good health. Most people look to the physical
body as the indicator of health, but in fact it’s in the subtle bodies where
wellness or illness first begin. As this is such a complex topic I’m going to
narrow my focus on toxic chemicals and their deleterious impact on the human
energy field.
Most people
acknowledge that we all have an aura – I much prefer the term ‘human energy
field, but both terms are equally valid. There are many layers to this subtle
energy emanation that extends beyond the physical body. Everything that happens
in life impacts the energy field. This includes our thoughts, emotions and
actions as well as our interactions with the environment and other people.
In my early
days as a student of the human energy field I became aware of its extreme
sensitivity to its surroundings. I learned about the many things that damage
the energy field. When there is damage to the energy field it begins on the
outer edges and over time as more damage occurs it goes deeper and deeper into
the energy field until such time it reaches the physical body. It’s been widely
acknowledged by many practitioners (and also doctors) that cancer develops long
before it manifests in the human body. In fact, it may take 8 to 11 years
before showing up physically.
Ultimately
all the damage done to the energy field is caused by toxins – whether they be
toxic thoughts and emotions or chemical toxins. Chemical toxins are already
implicated as a possible contributor to breast cancer. It is our daily
inhalation and ingestion of chemical toxins that weaken and damage the human
energy field that eventually results in the possibility of chronic and even
life threatening illness conditions.
Each day we
are exposed to up to 80,000 toxic chemicals. The FDA in the States has not
tested for the safety on humans for most of these chemicals. We live in a
veritable sea of toxins that will have some long term damaging effect on health
and wellbeing.
Reducing Effects of Exposure to
Toxic Chemicals
It is only
by taking a proactive approach that we minimize the damaging impact of these
toxic chemicals. Some of the suggestions below may be self-evident but
nevertheless it’s up to individuals to ensure that changes in lifestyle are
adopted and maintained as exposure to toxic chemicals is an ongoing process – unfortunately!
1. Eat organic foods as much as
possible. If unable to afford the additional cost then at least ensure that the
‘Dirty Dozen’ (listed in my last blog
“Why Organic is Best”) fruits and vegetables are organic. The Dirty Dozen are sprayed with high amounts
of pesticides and herbicides.
2. Read all labels carefully. Where
ingredients are unpronounceable then don’t buy!
3. Familiarize yourself with personal
care and household products that contain dangerous and toxic chemicals, and
avoid them. Take time to look for products that are more natural and organic,
containing plant based ingredients.
4. Make meals from scratch using
natural and organic ingredients as much as possible.
5. Avoid fast foods! There are
healthier alternatives.
6. Eat a lot of vegetables and some
fruit daily. In fact, limit intake of meat products. Modern animal husbandry
involves dipping animals in toxic chemicals at some stage and these chemicals
then permeate into the meat that is sold to consumers.
7. Undertake intermittent fasting. This
means not eating for 12+ hours from time to time (preferably at least once a
week) as this supports the body in its ability to assimilate and metabolize,
and it also gives the liver a break from its workload.
8. Drink green juices such as
wheatgrass regularly. I begin each day with fresh organic juice containing lots
of greens as they assist in purifying the blood.
9. Take spirulina and chlorella
supplements. These have been found to support the body in the removal of toxic heavy
metals. Organic cilantro/coriander is also a powerful food for the elimination
of toxic chemicals.
10.
Avoid
processed foods as much as possible. Many of the processed foods sold
commercially have been bleached to ensure ‘whiteness’ and cleanliness of the
product. For example, while flour itself is not necessarily overly toxic to the
human body the fact that it undergoes whitening with bleach means that toxins
are then ingested. Dioxin is highly toxic to the human body and is a component
of many bleach products.
11.
If
you are female then use natural unbleached feminine products sold in health
food stores. Commercial feminine products sold in supermarkets and chemists
have been bleached with dioxin, which actually results in increased bleeding.
12.
Spend
time outdoors daily. This assists in the removal of toxic electromagnetic
frequencies that build up in the body due to constant exposure to wi-fi
technology.
13.
Ensure
your home is well ventilated. Most household products, from carpet to
furnishings contain formaldehyde and other toxic ingredients.
14.
Use
therapeutic grade essential oils as room fresheners. Avoid the chemically laden
room fresheners that line the supermarket shelves.
15.
Use
natural therapies for supporting and maintaining wellness. I use therapeutic
grade essential oils but also love homeopathic essences, herbal tonics as well
as eating healing foods.
These are
only some suggestions for avoiding and eliminating toxic chemicals. Having
awareness of the dangerous impact of toxic chemicals on the human energy field,
and eventually the physical body, is only the first step. Becoming better
informed and then making safer choices goes a long way to maintaining a healthy
body and lifestyle.
Bente. How wonderful to read your clear concise, down-2-earth, tuned in 15 pointers to start [or continue] to really take responsibility for one's own good health and the health of our loved ones. For me, this includes my cat "Angel" who does not get fed any pet food with preservatives and I daily attend to his 'as natural as possible' food. Thank you for sharing your passion :-) We certainly are required to Wake Up, Stand Up and Create Change. Continued Blessings
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