A chemical used in pesticides finds its way into our bodies, and new research suggests that it could be responsible for an increase in food allergies. A new study suggests that the compound reduces food tolerance, increasing allergies, which can cause severe health problems. Food allergies are on the rise, affecting 15 million Americans. And… [Continue Reading]
Chemical Found in Water, Fruits, and Veggies Linked to Food Allergies
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Taking Pesticides Off Our Kitchen Table
July 4, 2011 By 4 Comments
In recent years Americans have become increasingly concerned about their wellbeing and how our consumption effects our health. According to a report on Kiplinger.com, it’s one of America’s top priorities. We are begining to understand the harm that we’re doing to our bodies; people, in larger numbers, want to inform themselves on how to live… [Continue Reading]
Pesticide Exposure Causes Parkinson’s Disease Protein to Malfunction and Cause Disease
June 24, 2011 By Leave a Comment
Environmental toxins have been linked to Parkinson’s disease, and new research is helping scientists to understand why. Researchers have shown that oxidative stress, such as that caused by pesticide exposure, causes parkin proteins to malfunction and clump together. In a new article published in the journal Molecular Neurodegeneration, researchers at the University of Missouri School… [Continue Reading]