Despite efforts to protect crops and native plants, genetically modified organisms continue to cross-pollinate with them, argues Jeffrey Smith. He cites numerous examples ranging from midwest corn, to golf course grass to Hawaiian farmed and wild papayas. The authorities responsible for preventing contamination under-estimate the ability of the wind, insects and other animals to disperse pollen and seeds. Furthermore, contamination occurs when the same equipment is used to store or harvest crops. The public increasingly rejects GM as global awareness grows, so even the possibility of contamination is enough to cause rejection of purported GM-free products. This loss of market share pressures GM producers to curtail their marketing efforts and demonstrates the growing impact of public awareness... Full Article in Well Being Journal Volume 14, Number 1.
Magnesium Deficiency: What Your Doctor May Not Know
By Igor Tabrizian, M.D.
Low magnesium can be the cause of anxiety, depression,
headaches, poor sleep, leg or foot pain, palpitations, muscle twitching and leg
cramps, blurred vision or mouth ulcers. Doctors rely on blood tests for
explanations. However, as Tabrizian notes, less than 1% of the body's 25,000 mg
of magnesium shows up in the blood. Most physicians do not consider
investigating low magnesium as a causal factor in illnesses; rather they are
eager to prescribe drugs as such is their training in medical schools. Magnesium
(Mg) is a metallic ion important for more than 300 enzyme systems in the body.
Tabrizian counsels readers to be aware of the magnesium issue... Full Article in Well Being Journal Volume 14, Number 1
Essential Fatty Acids for Balanced Health
By Jade Beutler, RRT, RCP
Consuming Omega 3 and 6 fatty acids in proper ratio can reverse
Nutritional supplementations to correct widespread vitamin and mineral deficiences
can play major role in health....Often a root cause of minor and major
diseases [is] flawed nutrition, along with a susceptibility based on a
poorly nourished pregnancy... Most of the
children I treated with diet and supplements no longer need the Ritalin
they had been taking. Their problem was not a Ritalin deficiency. They
had mineral and vitamin deficiencies. Their behavior...was easily
explained by their diet."¦ Full article in Well Being Journal, Volume 7, Number 3.
