Are So-Called Nutrition Drinks Making us Sicker? | My Non-Toxic Life Is it possible that nutrition substitute drinks for diabetics actually contribute to type 2 diabetes? A relative of mine has type 2 diabetes. His doctor told him to drink Glucerna shakes because it will help to balance his blood sugar and give him nutrients. But as much as he drinks these shakes, he never seems to get better; only worse. I explained to his wife that he would do better to get nutrients from actual green vegetables like the ones I juice daily. From where did we get the idea that these drinks are a panacea? Today, I want to just address the Glucerna shake. Abbott Laboratories has a large division of drugs for diabetics, blood glucose testing devices, shakes and snacks for diabetic patients. First of all, these shakes are chock full of GMOs. One of those disease states is type 2 diabetes. Here are the ingredients in the Glucerna shake from the Glucerna website: My comments are in parenthesis with references when appropriate. [1] Samsel, Anthony; Seneff, Stephanie. 2013.
Biotech front group's smear campaign against Doctor Oz spectacularly backfires as he publicly outs the felons and frauds behind it (NaturalNews) The contrived attacks on Doctor Oz backfired in spectacular fashion today as he took to the air to expose the convicted felons, frauds and hucksters -- all doctors operating as corporate front men -- who tried to silence him. To confront the vicious attempts at defamation and slander against him, Doctor Oz invited celebrated integrative medicine expert Dr. Joel Fuhrman to appear on his show. (For background, Dr. Fuhrman earns a big thumbs up from Natural News for his passionate advocacy of holistic healing modalities and disease prevention expertise.) Natural News was the first news organization to expose the sleazy biotech industry front group behind the attacks on Oz. A sneak preview of the exchange between Dr. In this interview, Dr. Dr. Dr. Both Doctor Oz and Dr. Speaking of sleaze, read about the American Council on Science and Health, a biotech industry front group led by a doctor with a felony criminal record of fraud against the U.S. government. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr. Dr.
Pesticide formulations up to 1000 times more toxic than active ingredients tested for safety (NaturalNews) The same university academic whose controversial research exposed the cancer-causing effects of genetically modified (GM) Bt corn and the Monsanto crop herbicide Roundup (glyphosate) has made another groundbreaking discovery, this time with regard to the understated toxicity of pesticides in general. Professor Gilles-Eric Seralini and his team from Caen University in France recently found that the vast majority of pesticides sold on the commercial market are far more toxic than we have all been led to believe. As it turns out, all those "inert" ingredients make these assumed-to-be-harmless formulas hundreds, or even thousands, of times more toxic than their approved active ingredients. Published in the peer-reviewed journal BioMed Research International (BRI), Prof. Like vaccines, virtually all pesticide formulas contain so-called "inert," or inactive, ingredients that act as adjuvants in boosting the overall efficacy of their primary active ingredients.
GMO Contamination of the Food Chain. Devastating Health Impacts. EU Food Safety Regulators Turn “A Blind Eye” “Corporations as the dominant institution shaped by capitalist patriarchy thrive on eco-apartheid. They thrive on the Cartesian legacy of dualism which puts nature against humans. It defines nature as female and passively subjugated. Corporatocentrism is thus also androcentric – a patriarchal construction. The false universalism of man as conqueror and owner of the Earth has led to the technological hubris of geo-engineering, genetic engineering, and nuclear energy. It has led to the ethical outrage of owning life forms through patents, water through privatization, the air through carbon trading. The protection of biodiversity involves maintaining the ability of organisms to develop under their evolved dispositions and naturally established restrictions and to participate in further evolutionary processes. We seek to protect organisms and ecosystems from persistent chemical substances. Commercial cultivation and experimental field trials are responsible for much of this contamination.
Surge in babies born without brains in Washington State (NaturalNews) There is something seriously wrong in the fertile Yakima Valley region of Washington. A surging number of babies are being born with major birth defects, and the reasons why are eluding state health officials. As reported by CNN, a nurse in the area, Sara Barron, was the first to report on a particularly horrifying condition: anencephaly -- a condition in which babies are born without much of their brain and skull. "I was just stunned," she told the network in an interview. Her shocking finding and report eventually prompted an investigation by the state health department. Over a three-year period, there were 23 cases concentrated in three southern Washington counties -- Yakima, Benton and Franklin. What could be causing such a phenomenon? Mandy Stahre, with the Washington State Department of Health, conducted the investigation into the high rates of anencephaly. 'We have to weigh how invasive we want to be' "Nobody's asked me anything," she told the network. Sources:
» Consumer rejection kills GM enviropig as farmers feared pork market collapse Alex Jones Market pressure drove researchers to abandon biotech pig ‘contending’ to be first approved GM meat on consumer plates. Aaron Dykes Infowars.com April 5, 2012 In a victory against biotech, Canada’s Ontario Pork has announced its decision to cut funding and stop research for the enviropig, genetically-engineered to produce less phosphorous in manure, in effort to reduce the environmental impact of raising pigs. “[Enviro-pig] certainly does not have the public’s support,” Lucy Sharatt, Coordinator of the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN) said, later adding that the Canadians widely reject GM products. “It threatens pork markets. It’s clear the public does not want genetically-modified food animals, said Paul Slomp, Youth Vice-President of the National Farmers Union, in the same press conference. Instead, the GM specimen will be preserved via “genetic hibernation,” deep freezing the semen for ‘future’ market climates less hostile to GMO foods. Dr. Heather Callaghan writes: BUSTED!
Wheaties cereal found to contain so many metal fragments that they can be levitated with magnets (NaturalNews) Wheaties breakfast cereal, manufactured by General Mills, has been found to contain so many microscopic fragments of metal that individual flakes can be lifted and carried using common magnets, a Natural News Forensic Food Lab investigation has found and documented. Photos of the microscopy investigation are posted now at labs.naturalnews.com A video demonstrating Wheaties flakes clinging to magnets has also been posted at YouTube: The metal bits are added to Wheaties cereal to enhance the nutritional profile and claim a higher iron content on the label, but lab director and food scientist Mike Adams is skeptical of the formulation. Here's the shocking video of Mike Adams revealing Wheaties to contain shards of metal fragments while being lifted by magnets: And here are some of the microscopy photos showing metal fragments in the Wheaties cereal (look for the small metallic shapes)
GMO's IN TNE NEWS The Cornucopia Institute March 30th, 2011 Lawsuit Filed To Protect Themselves from Unfair Patent Enforcement on Genetically Modified Seed Action Would Prohibit Biotechnology Giant from Suing Organic Farmers and Seed Growers If Innocently Contaminated by Roundup Ready Genes NEW York: On behalf of 60 family farmers, seed businesses and organic agricultural organizations, the Public Patent Foundation (PUBPAT) filed suit today against Monsanto Company challenging the chemical giant’s patents on genetically modified seed. Monsanto has sued farmers in the United States and Canada, in the past, when there are patented genetic material has inadvertently contaminated their crops. A copy of the lawsuit can be found at: ( The case, Organic Seed Growers & Trade Association, et al. v. Once released into the environment, genetically modified seed can contaminate and destroy organic seed for the same crop. Dr. David L.
Two Popular Foods May Turn Immune System Against Brain Sayer Ji, GreenMedInfoWaking Times A new study published in the open access journal Nutrients titled, “The Prevalence of Antibodies against Wheat and Milk Proteins in Blood Donors and Their Contribution to Neuroimmune Reactivities,” implicates two of the Western world’s most popular foods in various forms of immune-mediated brain damage and dysfunction, including gluten ataxia and multiple sclerosis. A group of U.S. researchers set out to ascertain the presence of IgG, IgM, and IgA antibodies against wheat and milk, in 400 blood samples, from 181 males and 219 female donors of mixed ancestry. Because wheat and milk antibodies have been found in elevated concentrations in various neuroimmune disorders, the researchers measured the co-occurrence of their antibodies against the following brain proteins: GAD-65 (Glutamic Acid Decarboxylase)Cerebellar peptidesMBP (myelin basic protein)MOG (myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein) The results were reported in the study abstract as follows: Sources:
WHAT ARE GMO'S? What are GMOs? GMOs (or “genetically modified organisms”) are living organisms whose genetic material has been artificially manipulated in a laboratory through genetic engineering, or GE. This relatively new science creates unstable combinations of plant, animal, bacteria and viral genes that do not occur in nature or through traditional crossbreeding methods. Virtually all commercial GMOs are engineered to withstand direct application of herbicide and/or to produce an insecticide. Meanwhile, a growing body of evidence connects GMOs with health problems, environmental damage and violation of farmers’ and consumers’ rights. Are GMOs safe? Are GMOs labeled? Where does the Non-GMO Project come in? Do Americans want non-GMO foods and supplements? How common are GMOs? Why does the Non-GMO Project verify products that have a low risk of containing GMOs? Contamination incidents have occurred with seemingly “low-risk” products (rice, starling corn, flax). How do GMOs affect farmers?
Consumer Report: Potential Carcinogen Found in Certain Soft Drinks If you drink soda, we have some information about a possible health risk you need to know. Recent tests by Consumer Reports show that some soft drinks contain a potential carcinogen—and a couple have relatively high levels. The culprit? A chemical in the coloring that makes the drinks an enticing shade of brown. Consumer Reports recently tested 110 samples of soft drinks bought in the New York area and in California, including iced tea, root beer, colas, and a non-alcoholic malt drink. Some sodas were actually fairly low in their levels of 4-MeI, whereas some soft drinks were extremely high. All of the Coca Cola samples had much lower levels of 4-MeI. However, Consumer Reports says that people should know whether the caramel color they are drinking contains a potential carcinogen. Consumers who want to avoid that hazard should avoid caramel color in sodas altogether. There are currently no federal limits on 4-MeI in food products.
GMO and Your Health Why should you care about GMOs? Do you eat food? Then you definitely have to watch this video! Independent, scientific evidence that contradicts what Monsanto and the FDA are saying: 40% increase of IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) since the introduction of GMOs in our foodGenetic modification causes massive collateral damage to plant cellsGlyphosate (Round UP weedkiller) increases disease susceptibility in plantsGlyphosate causes nutrient deficiency in soil, plants, and therefore our foodBt toxin from GM crops found in human tissue and may cause gene transferUp to 90 percent of several U.S.grown crops are grown with genetically engineered seed. As of 2009, the overall RoundUP brand line of products including the GM seeds represented about 50% of Monsanto’s business. Approximately 150 companies have licensed the GM seed technology, including Syngenta and Dupont/Pioneer. Is it okay for them to poison us while they make money? We have the Right To Know. Ramona and the Healing GrapeVine Team