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Crohn’s, Ulcerative Colitis, IBS and IBD: Are They Really Diseases or Just Allergies to Chemically Tainted Food

It is undeniable that there has been a marked, if not alarming increase, in the number of Americans diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowl syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease in the last two decades. It is also undeniable … Continue reading

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GMOs, Bt Corn, Bt Soy, Factory Farmed Meats, Soy, CAFOS, MSG, High Fructose Corn Syrup and Frankenfoods – The Politics of Food – Coming Soon, The Food Revolution Papers – Starting on Bloggernews.net on June 16, 2011 at 12:00 Noon EST

Henry Kissinger once said, “Control oil and you control nations; control food and you control people.” It is not a new concept in history. Thomas Jefferson once said that “If people let government decide what foods they eat and what … Continue reading

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Evolution and Politics of the Medicine, Doctors and the Medical Establishment in the U.S. from the 17th Century until Today – Control, Politics and Greed

Over the last 150 years, medical professionals and the delivery of healthcare have changed dramatically. Prior to the 18th century, the sick could seek treatment from any number of sources besides physicians, including barbers, midwives, druggists, herb specialists or even … Continue reading

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Statistics on Food-borne Related Illnesses and Death Caused by Salmonella, E. Coli, Listeria, Toxoplasma, Campylobacter Bacteria, Calicivirus, or Norwalk-like Virus Emanating from Factory Farms (CAFOs), Genetically Modified Foods from Monsanto and the Poor Processing of Food in America

Food poisoning occurs far more than one might think. This is evidenced by the increased number of recalls for Salmonella and E. coli alone in just 2010 and 2011. But obtaining the statistics from the FDA, USDA and CDC required … Continue reading

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The Factory Farming of Your Meats (CAFOs) – Part 2 – The Really Bad Flaws in Factory Farming (CAFOs) the Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know About

In 1970, the average Iowa hog farm housed fewer than 200 hogs. By 2000, the number increased up to 1,500 tightly packed pigs. Today, CAFOs can hold up to 10,000 hogs or more in the same general area. In Iowa, … Continue reading

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Politics Dominate the FDA and USDA Putting Consumer Interests Aside – More Foxes in the Public Henhouse

Throughout our books, we constantly point out how the Bush administration catered to Monsanto and other Big Food companies. For example, the reason for pushing GMO foods was advanced on behalf of the biotech industry when President George W. Bush … Continue reading

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Coming Soon to Your Market: A Genetically Modified Apple a Day Does Not Keep the Doctor Away

Apples, once the darling of nutrition, have become genetically modified (GMO) to increase production, sales and profits. The once formidable addition to our diets has become a shadow of its former self because apples no longer have the nutritional value … Continue reading

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Does Your Fast Food Hamburger Come from Steroid-pumped, Caged Cattle, Knee-deep in Urine Soaked Manure?

Does this concept of steroid-pumped, caged cattle, knee-deep in urine soaked manure hamburgers frighten you? Does the fact that these same hamburgers are also given antibiotics on a daily basis to stop illness and disease make you apprehensive? Does it … Continue reading

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What Causes Weight Gain, Obesity and Food Addiction in Newborns, Infants, Toddlers and Young Children – A Warning to Pregnant Mothers

American obesity rates are the highest in the world. Sixty-eight percent of adults are categorized as overweight, one-third of them are diagnosed as clinically obese. There are nearly 7 million overweight and obese children in the U.S. today. Childhood obesity … Continue reading

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What You Don’t Know About Genetically Modified Fruits and Vegetables

After reviewing more than 600 scientific journals, world renowned biologist Pushpa M. Bhargava concluded that genetically modified organisms are a major contributor to the sharply deteriorating health of Americans. In the first nine years after the large scale introduction of … Continue reading

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