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Why Glyphosate Should Be Banned - A Review of its Hazards to Health and the Environment

permaculturenews.org

by Dr Mae-Wan Ho

August 1, 2015

Glyphosate has contaminated land, water, air, and our food supply; the maximum permitted levels are set to rise by100-150 times in the European Union if Monsanto gets its way as damning evidence of serious harm to health & the environment piles up.

The use of glyphosate-based herbicides, especially Monsanto's Roundup formulation, has increased dramatically since the introduction of genetically modified (GM) glyphosate-tolerant crops, resulting in the contamination of our food, environment and water supplies. Glyphosate-based herbicides are now the most commonly used herbicides in the world. It is still promoted as 'safe', despite damning evidence of serious harm to health and the environment.

Protest over plans to end regions right to be GMO free

stuff.co.nz

by Rob Stock

August 1, 2015

Hawke's Bay premium food producers have accused the government of a "back door" move to strip regions of the power to stay free of genetically modified organisms.

New Zealand's pure image boosts produce growing exporters to earn a premium in global markets for their fruit, veges, wine and food. But some believe this is now threatened by a draft regulation which would end councils' right to ban GMO trees from their patch. The proposed National Environmental Standard for Plantation Forestry, drafted by the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), means that once the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) had approved a genetically-modified tree-type for planting, no council could prevent it from being planted in their areas.

Echinacea: How to grow and use this powerful antibiotic and immune-stimulant

loveplantlife.com

July 31, 2015

If there is one plant image that has come to epitomise herbal medicine and good health in the last two decades, it would be the purple cone flower of echinacea. Splashed on supplements, chemist walls, natural healing centres.

It's prominence is well-deserved offering a range of potent medicines and a strong alternative to pharmaceutical antibiotics for Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and tuberculosis. In our ever-escalating chemical arms race with germs, we look set to come off as the losers. Each year seems to see the mass-outbreak of drug-resistant bacteria and viruses that modern medicine just can't seem to nail. Plants, especially herbs, offer our greatest hope. So why is it that plant therapies can work where the pharnmaceutical companies are failing? Complexity in nature, is a fine thing.

How to Make Elderberry Syrup

thehomesteadgarden.com

by Cris

July 31, 2015

When it comes to natural remedies, the better tasting it is, the more likely I will take it and make it. Fortunately, elderberry syrup is delicious AND full of nutritious and medicinal benefits for my household.

Elderberry syrup is LOADED with medicinal benefits that help you strengthen your immune system and help you get over sicknesses quicker. This delicious syrup is full of antioxidants, vitamins A, B, and C (loads of it!), anti-inflammatory properties, and anti-viral benefits. This syrup is a great preventative AND curative.

Ayyadurai's formaldehyde-in-GMOs claim challenged, engineer refuses verification offer

geneticliteracyproject.org

by Kevin Folta

July 29, 2015

Perhaps the most effective way to scare consumers and regulatory agencies alike is to suggest that a certain product contains a 'dangerous' chemical. Even more effective?

Nobody wants to ingest harmful substances let alone feed them to our family, so the idea of an embalming fluid finding its way to our dinner plates sounds horrific. But that's exactly what Dr. V.A. Shiva Ayyadurai claims.

Anti-GMO But Pro-Vaccine?

greenmedinfo.com

by Sayer Ji

July 27, 2015

Few things are as disturbing to me as the divide that exists between the GMO and vaccine awareness movements. If you look closely you'll see the exact same concerns: the violation of informed consent, the neglect of the precautionary principle.

There are numerous examples of how these movements are lost without one another. For instance, the non-GMOs movement adamantly supports organic production methods, correct? But if you look at big players, such as Organic Valley and Horizon Organic, both openly utilize vaccines in their veterinary care practices, some of which either contain genetically modified components, adventitious retroviruses that alter host DNA sequences and/or expression, or utilize pathogens which have been genetically altered in a way that may result in altered genetic expression in the vaccinated animal and/or those who consume these animal products.

Monsanto Fires Back at Neil Young Over New Documentary

rollingstone.com

by Kory Grow

July 24, 2015

Monsanto, a company that manufactures genetically engineered seeds for agriculture that has sparked the ire of Neil Young, has issued a statement to Rolling Stone.

Young co-executive-produced the film, which examines the repercussions of a lawsuit between the corporation and farmer Michael White, whom it sued for patent infringement. The suit was settled out of court.

You Don't Matter to Congress. But Monsanto Does.

eatlocalgrown.com

July 23, 2015

Whatever your views on GMOs, there is no Constitutional justification for the federal government to preempt state laws in this area.

Today, 275 members of the U.S. House of Representatives voted in favor of H.R. 1599, the DARK (Deny Americans the Right to Know) Act. By voting for the DARK Act, these politicians voted against truth and transparency, against science, against the more than century-old right of states to legislate on matters relating to food safety and labeling. They voted against the 90-percent of Americans who are in favor of mandatory labeling of GMOs. They voted against the producers of non-GMO foods.

Study: Chocolate Is Better For Your Brain Than Exercise

theheartysoul.com

July 16, 2015

We're committed to offering our readers the best possible information to help everyone live and enjoy a happier and healthier life.

This means that we're always searching for the next solution for any of life's many problems and exploring it in a way that best applies to your everyday life. Sometimes, there is content that's perfect just the way it is. In this case, we are very lucky to be collaborating with the people behind this valuable article and have been granted permission to republish it. We encourage you to visit their website at the end of this post. Chocolate might be the ultimate comfort food - but is it also the ultimate brain food?

Debunking 5 Common Myths About Food Banks

pastemagazine.com

by Amanda Scriver

July 16, 2015

It's a hard reality to face, but currently millions of people across North America are experiencing some form of food deprivation or food insecurity. Stigma is still attached to those who must use food banks to obtain food.

I had the opportunity to chat with Kathe Rogers, Communications Manager of The Stop Community Food Centre and Jamie Sullivan, Vice President of External Affairs of The Greater Cleveland Food Bank, to dispel some of the common misconceptions that people have about food banks and food bank users.

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