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"Indeed, one recent study funded in part by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that eating organic foods substantially lowers children's dietary exposure to organophos-phate pesticides. Investigators measured the exposure to several organophosphate pesticides in twenty-three children between the ages of three and eleven over a fifteen-day period. They had children eat a conventional, nonorganic diet for three days, followed by a five-day diet of all organic foods, and then a seven-day diet of conventional nonorganic foods." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Another important element in nutritional therapy is the use of organic foods, whenever possible. Many children with 4-A disorders are already burdened by heavy metals and other toxicants, and the pesticides and herbicides in inorganic foods can add to the total toxic burden of these children. Many of these children have difficulty with detoxification, and can be affected more strongly by food toxins than most other children. Furthermore, many inorganic foods, such as inorganic meat or milk, also have other components that can be harmful to children with delicate systems." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"If you have to choose only some organic foods, seek organic foods at your grocery store or health food store that have the skin that is thin or permeable, such as grapes or strawberries because they are more easily permeated by the pesticides. However, you cannot wash away all of the pesticides that is in a fruit that has been sprayed. Once it is contaminated, it stays that way. It is wise to try to consume only organic foods if you can. If you cannot buy fresh fruits and vegetables, you can use flash frozen vegetables. They have more nutrients and fewer additives than canned goods." - Heather Caruso, Your Drug-Free Guide to Digestive Health (Get the book.)

"To find a source of organic foods near you or to order online, check out the following websites: www.organicfood.com, www.organicconsumer.org, www.eatwell.com, and www. diamondorganics.com. Also, local farmer's markets can be a great source for organic foods, often at lower prices than you will pay in the supermarket or health food store. Favorite Brands Vitamins and Supplements When I opened my first Natural Medicine Store, I stocked the shelves with natural products from a variety of manufacturers." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.) "Websites Many people initially complain that buying organic is too expensive. Yes, organic foods can be pricey if you just shop in your supermarket, but you probably have a lot more choices for organic food in your community than you realize. All it takes is a little research to find out. To find a source of organic foods near you or to order online, check out the following websites: www.organicfood.com, www.organicconsumer.org, www.eatwell.com, and www. diamondorganics.com." - C. W. Randolph, M.D., From Belly Fat to Belly FLAT: How Your Hormones Are Adding Inches to Your Waistline and Subtracting Years from Your Life (Get the book.)

"They had children eat a conventional, nonorganic diet for three days, followed by a five-day diet of all organic foods, and then a seven-day diet of conventional nonorganic foods. During the five days in which children ate an organic diet there was a "dramatic and immediate" drop in their levels of pesticides, going as low as zero during the organic food phase. Pesticide levels increased five- or sixfold—and in some cases substantially more—when children began to eat a nonorganic diet again. Remember to also wash all fruits and vegetables well—even organic ones—before you eat them." - Donna Jackson Nakazawa, The Autoimmune Epidemic (Get the book.)

"Wild foods were found to emit two times as many biophotons as cultivated organic foods. organic foods emit five times as many biophotons as commercially grown foods. Cooked or irradiated foods emit almost no biophotons. Thus it follows that uncooked food is absolutely essential to good health, and wild food is best. Dr. Gabriel Cousens has even coined the term "malillumination," the counterpart to the word "malnutrition," to denote people lacking in the essential nutrient of sunlight. "We are human photocells whose ultimate biological nutrient is light" (Conscious Eating, p. 587)." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.) "Popp of Germany found wild organic foods gave off twice as many biophotons as cultivated organic foods. Exactly which foods are not good for you is a matter of debate, however. David Jubb highly recommends avoiding bananas and carrots, among other things. But Dr. Doug Graham is a big believer in bananas, even hybrid sweet ones. Dr. Cousens has concluded that even hybrid sweet carrots are great, as does Rev. George Malkmus. No one disputes the value of eating wild plants, however. You may wish to experiment with eating wild plants, which are much more potent in biophotons and other nutrients." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.) "Wild foods were found to emit two times as many biophotons as cultivated organic foods. organic foods emit five times as many biophotons as commercially grown foods. Cooked or irradiated foods emit almost no biophotons. Thus it follows that uncooked food is absolutely essential to good health, and wild food is best. Dr. Gabriel Cousens has even coined the term "malillumination," the counterpart to the word "malnutrition," to denote people lacking in the essential nutrient of sunlight. "We are human photocells whose ultimate biological nutrient is light" (Conscious Eating, p. 587)." - Susan E. Schenck, The Live Food Factor: The Comprehensive Guide to the Ultimate Diet for Body, Mind, Spirit & Planet (Get the book.)

"The DAN protocol recommends parents feed their children organic foods that are free of toxic chemicals such as artificial colors and flavors and preservatives. FOOD ALLERGIES: Many autistic children have food allergies that hinder proper function of their digestive tract and/or immune systems. A significant study by Dr. R. Cade found that 87 percent of the autistic children tested had the presence of IgG antibodies, which is indicative of an allergy to gluten. The autistic child is also frequently susceptible to dairy allergies." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "I gradually investigated organic foods and vegeterian replacements for flesh foods. My health is maintained with supplements, using weights, gardening, and drinking power shakes with red and green powders. I still work in building and construction, and just built a playhouse for my grandchildren. Listening to health programs on the radio gave me some information. Following today's healthier lifestyle and taking proper products supplies me with more energy than I have ever had. I bounce back easily from exhaustion." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.) "I am vegan, use organic foods, and eat vegetables and fruits. I discovered my allergy to wheat. With a clear mind, learning comes quickly to me now. I no longer harbor yeast infections. I work in a synagogue. My skin is clear, and the behavioral problems and anxieties which held me back ceased. I use supplements, an air filter, antioxidants, and Vitamin C. I recently began walking as exercise to lose weight, a current problem. BOB I was a heroin addict and methadone user until 2001.1 was depressed, physically weak with elevated blood pressure and glaucoma. My hair was thinning." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Unfortunately, antioxidants only appear to have such an effect when extracted from organic foods as part of our normal diet. Supplements have been shown to be inert, and potentially even damaging. As with n-3 fatty acids, it is recommended that you acquire antioxidants from actual fruits and vegetables rather than through supplemental means. Spice up your memory? A recent study of 1,010 elderly Asians not diagnosed with a form of dementia revealed a possible association between curry consumption and increased cognitive performance on the Mini Mental State Examination." - Peter J. Whitehouse and Daniel George, The Myth of Alzheimer's: What You Aren't Being Told About Today's Most Dreaded Diagnosis (Get the book.)

"Before focusing on organic foods, balance the acid-base in your diet and normalize your nutrient intake. You also can grow your own garden vegetables without pesticides or fertilizers or participate in community-sponsored agriculture (www.eatwild.com): you buy a share in a local organic farm before the growing season, then pick up your allotment of fresh produce weekly as you move through the harvests. Many organic farms also raise organic chickens, turkeys, and larger livestock. You can buy eggs from these farms and butcher your own meat." - James Dowd and Diane Stafford, The Vitamin D Cure (Get the book.)

"UNIVERSITY OF CALGARY Just as consuming organic foods is a way to avoid ingesting toxins, becoming aware of the quality of water one drinks and uses is increasingly essential in today's polluted world, since water can be a major source of toxins. According to Diet for a Poisoned Planet, less than 1 percent of the Earth's surface water is safe to drink. In some places in the United States and other countries, the term "drinking water" for tap water should be considered nothing more than a euphemism." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.) "The author has eaten a 100-percent plant-source-only diet of live, organic foods for more than thirty years, and David Rainoshek for the past five years. Both are living in vibrant health. It is important that you seek out people who are doing well living in the Culture of Life, and you will find the names of such people in the acknowledgments at the beginning of this book. Just a few of the names you will want to become familiar with are: David Wolfe, Shazzie, Brian Clement, Viktoras Kulvinskas, John Rose, and the Boutenko family." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Nowadays there is such a push for organic foods that many regular markets have organic sections and Rethink the Way You Eat Traditionally, Americans eat three meals a day and build their meals around a main dish. However, there is no need to feel constrained by this model. Why not build a meal out of side dishes, which are quicker to make? In addition, instead of serving three large meals a day, you can serve smaller meals and incorporate two or three snacks so that your child's energy remains at a more constant level throughout the day. gluten-free foods." - Jay Gordon, The ADD and ADHD Cure: The Natural Way to Treat Hyperactivity and Refocus Your Child (Get the book.)

"The Tree of Life Awakened Living Shoppe: Located at the Tree of Life Rejuvenation Center, the Awakened Living Shoppe offers vegan, organic foods and supplements, books, and other products to support a healthy awakened life. We cheerfully help with questions and phone orders; call toll-free 1-866-394-2520 (local 1-520-394-2520) x212. Internet orders can be placed by visiting www.AwakenedShoppe." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"And while ideally you'd eat only organic foods, depending on your budget, you're sometimes going to have to pick and choose. To help you prioritize, the Environmental Working Group has come up with a list of the twelve most important fruits and vegetables to buy organic. These rankings take into account the high pesticide residue levels found on the conventional versions. The produce items with the highest levels of pesticides are: 1. Apples 2. Bell peppers 3. Celery 4. Cherries 5. Grapes (imported) 6. Nectarines 7. Peaches 8. Pears 9. Potatoes 10. Red raspberries 11." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) "Eat healthy, whole organic foods with plenty of antiinflammatory antioxidants, such as fresh fruits and vegetables. • To prevent allergic disease in babies, consider perinatal avoidance of known food allergens, especially if there's a family history of allergies; breastfeeding might also protect newborns against allergies. Common food allergens include fish, shellfish, milk, soy, eggs, wheat, peanuts, and tree nuts like walnuts and cashews." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) "Concerned parents banded together and demanded organic foods, and soon enough, the stores began stocking them. I promise you, this approach works. It's a basic principle of capitalism: If stores think their customers will buy a product, then they will stock it. It's really that simple. Never forget that it's the consumers, not the manufacturers, who are ultimately in the driver's seat. Campaign for Cleaner Air "Many parents have become involved in clean air community campaigns," Dr. Perera told me. " - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.) "Dallas, GA Advocate for Green Urban Development Just as you and other concerned parents in your community can make organic foods more widely available in your area, you can also advocate for more tree plantings, parks, and sidewalks in your community. Get involved with urban development in your neighborhood—I promise you it will make a difference. There are higher incidences of obesity in neighborhoods without sidewalks and parks, since kids with no access to public outdoor space often don't have the opportunity to move around as much." - Deirdre Imus, Growing Up Green: Baby and Child Care: Volume 2 in the Bestselling Green This! Series (Green This!) (Get the book.)

"If children are known to be toxic, they should be given organic foods whenever possible. Furthermore, inorganic chicken often does contain the heavy metal arsenic. Therefore, it can be important to eat only organic chicken, which is generally free from arsenic. Lots of 4-A kids seem to love chicken nuggets, so it might be difficult for your child to give up this food. A simple alternative is to prepare chicken nuggets at home, with organic chicken and a gluten-free breading. You should also be sure that the water your child drinks is pure." - Kenneth Bock, Healing the New Childhood Epidemics: Autism, ADHD, Asthma, and Allergies: The Groundbreaking Program for the 4-A Disorders (Get the book.)

"In the meantime, men concerned about prostate health are advised to reduce their intake of red meat, while increasing intake of a broad range of fresh, organic foods. Be sure to take a high-potency vitamin-mineral supplement with zinc daily and use ground flaxseed in food preparation. FINAL THOUGHTS While we're only at the threshold of knowing the full impact of flaxseed's powers to inhibit and reverse cancers, there is so much to gain from adding flaxseed to your daily diet. Flaxseed muffin, anyone? 7 Fish Oils Eating fish a few times a week could help keep you cancer-free." - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.) "The secret to avoiding colorectal cancer is diet, exercise, and lifestyle; we recommend a diet high in fiber, rich in raw, organic foods, and detoxification with Flor-Essence. So here we have the picture: Our colons contain toxic matter. Our food is not digested thoroughly. Our immune systems are suppressed by the toxins, by lacking proper nutrition, and by a digestive process that is all-consuming. Is it any wonder that so many health experts believe colon cancer is nutritionally based?" - Freedom Press, Natural Cancer Cures: The Definitive Guide to Using Dietary Supplements to Fight and Prevent Cancer (Get the book.)

"The Culture of Life manifests as cooperation, health, harmony, and compassion, combined with production of healthy, natural, organic foods that preserve soil and minimizes the pollution of both people and planet. The Culture of Life helps us reconnect to our heart and soul in a way that brings the presence of light, love, and the Divine back into the core of our human experience." - Gabriel Cousens, There Is a Cure for Diabetes: The Tree of Life 21-Day+ Program (Get the book.)

"Eat organic foods. pathway to be tipped toward prostaglandins and leukotrienes that cause inflammation, smooth muscle contraction, and vascular constriction. Alcohol use depletes stores of B vitamins in the liver and also has estrogenic effects on the body. Nutritional Supplements Before beginning the discussion on nutritional supplements, it is important to explain the concepts of free radicals, antioxidants, and free radical scavengers." - Tori Hudson, N.D., Women's Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine: Alternative Therapies and Integrative Medicine for Total Health and Wellness (Get the book.)

"The US Department of Agriculture's (USDA) current definition states that organic foods are those plants produced without the use of pesticides, sewage sludge (for fertilization) or synthetic fertilizer. . .or those animals raised without hormones or antibiotics. To read the complete definition, go to the USDA's Web site at www.ams.usda.gov/nop/NOP/ standards, html. Organic foods, including produce, meat, milk and other dairy products, typically cost more than nonorganic varieties." - Bottom Line Health, Bottom Line's Health Breakthroughs 2007 (Get the book.)

"The phenomenal growth of organic foods is one example. Ten years ago, organic foods were a niche in the health food industry. Today, being organic is a sophisticated and powerful selling point. As another example, a small town in Italy recently rededicated itself to traditional food shops and, in doing so, forced a fast-food restaurant out of business. We can support markets and restaurants that cater to healthful and nutritious foods, and we can encourage other people to do the same. You have the power to change your life." - Jack Challem, The Food-Mood Solution: All-Natural Ways to Banish Anxiety, Depression, Anger, Stress, Overeating, and Alcohol and Drug Problems--and Feel Good Again (Get the book.)

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