What is GMO?
GMO are Genetically Modified Organisms  that are created by taking DNA from
animals, insects, bacteria or plants and combining them together to create a species of animals or plants which is not natural.The health and environmental risks are not known.
Canada, Argentina, Brazil and China, United States have jumped on the GMO bandwagon, although GMO is banned in Europe and  Japan.

What foods contain GMOs?
In Canada alone GMOs are found in about  70 percent of all processed foods. The most common ingredients are corn, soy, canola, rapseed, sugar beets, aspartame, papayas, farm raised salmo, dairy and cotton.

How to avoid GMOs?
The US and Canadian governments do not allow manufacturers to label something
100% organic if that food has been genetically modified or been fed genetically
modified feed. *Be sure the labels say 100% organic anything that just says organic can have up to 30% GMO ingredients.

Buy 100% organic products
Avoid any processed or prepackaged foods
Look for the NON GMO logo on products 
Read nutrition labels carefully for hidden GMO ingredients such as Corn syrup, Corn flour, Malt syrup, Glutamic acid, Glycerol, Tofu, Tempeh etc.

What are the side effects of GMOs?
Increase food allergies
Increased toxicity
Harmful against other animals and the environment

Informative websites to help you avoid GMO
http://responsibletechnology.org/media/docs/IRT_sg.pdf
http://www.nongmoshoppingguide.com/download.html
http://www.oprah.com/oprahradio/Genetically-Modified-Foods
www.geneticroulettemovie.com





 
 
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You can buy these little stickers that help reduce the amount of EMF.
Put them on mircowaves, hair dryers and computers also

Radiation from cell phones and other electronics have now be proven to be dangers for children and adults causing the following symptoms

Short term symptoms include:
  • Headaches
  • Memory loss or confusion
  • Reduced alertness or ability to focus
Possible long term symptoms
  • Decreased fertility
  • Increased risk of breast cancer
Recommendations
  • Use a wired headset - This keeps the antenna far away from your skull.
  • Get used to texting - Texting also keeps the handset away from your brain, reducing the radiation risk.
  • Don't use your cell phone as an alarm clock - If you use your phone as your wake-up call, you'll likely need to keep it close to your head; there's still radiation being emitted even when it's not taking calls.
  • Don't carry your phone in your pocket - There's preliminary research to indicate that men who carry a phone in their pocket all day could be putting their fertility at risk, and women who carry their phones in their bra could be increasing their risk of breast cancer.
  • Use a radiation-blocking case. These can reduce cell phone radiation by two-thirds.
  • Note: Young children exposed to cell phones used near their head may be particularly susceptible to eventual brain damage as their skulls and brain are not fully developed yet.
Resources The Environmental Working Group, based in Washington, says it makes sense to chose a cellphone or wireless device with low radiation. They've made it easy by providing an interactive database with radiation ratings for more than 1,000 cellphones marketed in the United States on their Web site.

Read more about
Cell Phones ‘More Dangerous then Smoking’: Brain expert warns of huge rise in tumours and calls on industry to take immediate steps to reduce radiation - Click to read more articles regarding EMF pollution
 
 
What is detoxification?

Detoxification is the process by which the body eliminates toxins from its cells. Toxins exist everywhere and can lead to many health problems. Toxins drain the body of energy, making the body more prone to disease and infection.

Toxins can be found in food (pesticides/herbicides), and in the environment. When our bodies reach a point where it cannot metabolize and rid the toxins out of the body we get sick and our energy levels start to decline.

What is involved in detoxification?

There are many types of detoxification protocols that you can try. During the detoxification process you stay away from the following: Caffeine, Nicotine, Sugar and Alcohol

Depending on the length of the detox and your current state of health you can experience some detoxification symptoms such as: Increase flatulence, skin eruptions, weakness, fatigue, nausea, nervousness, coated tongue, aches and pain, nightmares, and frequent urination

The good news is that detoxification symptoms are a sign that your body is becoming healthier each day and releasing waste from the body. During the detoxification do not take vitamins or any supplements to ease your symptoms; the symptoms are part of the healing process.


Recommendations

Lifestyle
Breathe deeply
Reduce Stress
Get sufficient sunlight, exercise and sleep
Seek counselling or meditation to relieve stress

Diet
Begin to drink green tea
Eat a well balanced diet
Eat foods that support the liver
Eat more berries

Supplements
TrueDetox

If you have any questions or are thinking about going on a detoxification protocol please contact me at info@nutritionathand.com for coaching or package details and prices.
 
 
Everyday we try to do right by watching what we eat and exercising a few times a week. What we don’t seem to realize is that the products that we use everyday can be harming our health.

Such  products are:
    
Cleaning supplies                    
Cosmetics           
Shampoo/Conditioner                                                        
Lotions 
Laundry detergents                   
Soaps             
Baby products             
Deodorants


These everyday products contribute many different types of toxins to our health by absorption on our skin and through our lungs by breathing in these chemicals. Not to mention the harmful effect it has on our environment and animals as welfare.

Health Concerns

There  are very few women who do not use cosmetics today whether it is makeup, creams  and /or lotions. These chemicals are absorbed through the skin and lungs and increases risks for diseases that appear later on in life.

Over 100 chemicals commonly found in homes have been linked to allergies, birth  defects, cancer, psychological abnormalities, skin reactions, headaches, depression, joint pain, chronic fatigue, chest pains, dizziness, loss of sleep, asthma. . .the list goes on.

Housewives have a 55% higher risk of getting cancer than do women working outside the home.


Environment
                                       
Cosmetics and household cleaning products also contribute to garbage making its way to landfills through drains and/ or used tissues.

Plastic containers, tubes and special packaging also find its way to landfills and are not disposed off properly.                                           

Laundry detergent is a huge culprit for the pollution in the ocean; affecting underwater wildlife.


Animal Welfare   

 Every year, millions of animals suffer and die in painful tests to determine the  "safety" of cosmetics and household products. Substances ranging from eye  shadow and soap to furniture polish and oven cleaner are tested on rabbits,  rats, guinea pigs, dogs, and other animals, despite the fact that test results do not help prevent or treat human illness or injury. 

Statistics points out that 50% of the animals die two or three  weeks after the experimentation.


Twelve ingredients to  avoid   

                
1. BHA and BHT: Used mainly in moisturizers and makeup as preservatives. Suspected
endocrine disruptors and may cause cancer (BHA). Harmful to fish and other
wildlife.

 2. Coal tar dyes: p-phenylenediamine and colours listed as "CI" followed by five  digits. P-phenylenediamine is used in some hair dyes; other colours are used in a variety of cosmetics. Potential to cause cancer and may be contaminated with heavy metals toxic to the brain.

 3. DEA-related ingredients: Used in some creamy and foaming products, such as moisturizers and
shampoos. Can react to form nitrosamines, which may cause cancer. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

 4. Dibutyl phthalate: Used as a plasticizer in some nail care products. Suspected endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicant. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

 5. Formaldehyde-releasing preservatives: Used in a variety of cosmetics. Slowly release small amounts of formaldehyde, which causes cancer.

6. Paraben, methylparaben, butylparaben and propylparaben: Used in a variety of cosmetics as preservatives. Suspected endocrine disrupters and may interfere with male reproductive  functions.

7.Parfum: Any mixture of fragrance ingredients used in a variety of cosmetics.  Some fragrance ingredients can trigger allergies and asthma. Some linked to  cancer and neurotoxicity. Some harmful to fish and other wildlife.

8.  PEGs (e.g., PEG -60): Used in some cosmetic cream bases. Can be contaminated with1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer.

 9. Petrolatum: Used in some hair products for shine and as a moisture barrier in
some lip balms, lip sticks and moisturizers. Can be contaminated with polycyclic
aromatic hydrocarbons, which may cause cancer.

 10. Siloxanes: Used in a variety of cosmetics to soften, smooth and moisten.  Suspected endocrine disrupter and reproductive toxicant (cyclotetrasiloxane). Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

11. Sodium laureth sulfate: Used in some foaming cosmetics, such as shampoos, cleansers and bubble bath. Can be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane, which may cause cancer.

12. Triclosan: Used in some antibacterial cosmetics, such as toothpastes, cleansers  and deodorants. Suspected endocrine disrupter and may contribute to antibiotic resistance in bacteria. Harmful to fish and other wildlife.

Supplements that I recommend to help detox your body from daily toxins are:
TrueDetoxand Cleanse
TrueAntioxidant
TrueC

                        
Where to buy Chemical free house cleaning products?
Nowadays these products are more readily available. You can pick them up at your local grocery store such as metro, Sobeys, Loblaw’s, and Shoppers Drug Mart and of course any health food
store.

Where to buy cosmetics and hygiene products
Majority of health food stores and some grocery chains now carry lines of organic, chemical free cosmetics and hygiene products. There are many brands to choose from and at different price ranges. You can also check online for more selections and brands


To check whether or not your cosmetics contain these harmful ingredients check out the link below:
 www.cosmeticsdatabase.com


 
 

Holistic Nutrition Toronto, Nutritionist, Healthy Weightloss, Supplements for energy, Supplements for weightloss