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2 Fruit And 5 Veg - Are They Contaminated?
What is Endosulfan? Wikipedia states that Endosulfan is an organochlorine colourless compound that is used on crops as a tool to fight insect and mite invasions. It is known. as a highly controversial agrichemical due to its toxicity, its potential to accumulate in the crop, and its role as an endocrine system disruptor. Studies have shown that endocrine system disruption has biological effects in animals, which indicates that low-level exposure might cause reproductive and developmental damage in human beings. The product is widely used in Australia, India and Brazil but has been banned in 62 countries around the world including the European Union and several Asian and West African nations. History Endosulfan has a very controversial history. It was developed in early 1950 and in 1954 was given approval for use in the USA. By 2000, home and garden use of the product was banned. In 2002, the Environmental Protection Agency in the USA determined that Endosulfan residues on food and in water posed unacceptable risks, however, the product was still used agriculturally. By 2007, the international community took steps to restrict the use and trade of Endosulfan. Bayer CropScience voluntarily pulled its Endosulfan products from the U.S. market but continued to export the product. In 2009, New Zealand banned Endosulfan. The Stockholm Convention's Review Committee agreed that Endosulfan was a persistent organic pollutant and deemed that global action was warranted, setting the stage for a global ban. Effects on Humans As a race, no one wants to see to see other human beings living with devastating deformities. The 60 Minutes cameras took us to beautiful Kerela in Southern India to a village which is situated right next to a large crop that was continuously sprayed with a derivative of Endosulfan over a five year period. Here we could see young Indian people with horrendous deformities that a doctor confirmed, through scientific testing, was attributed to the chemical spray. A young man in England, also featured in the program, was born without eyes and had brain damage. His mum had used an Endosulfan spray on her garden during her pregnancy. Effects on Animals One of the most disturbing images in the documentary was that of a relatively young looking dog which appeared to be neurologically damaged and was unable to stand up. There was a pond full of dead fish and a pet cemetery where horses, dogs and other livestock had been buried. We also saw microscopically that fish embryos in the Noosa River near the property in question were developing with two heads. Why is this of concern to us? Everything we buy in packages must, by law, be labelled with all the ingredients. What about the 2 fruit and 5 veg we endeavour to consume every day. There is no labelling here and we have no idea what chemicals were used in the production of these products. We are told that a large amount of the goodness of our fruit and veg is found in the skins and that eating the peel is a good practice. What else is lurking in there? What toxins and poisons did I ingest with that apple I ate this morning? Four Things You Can Do? We are not helpless in this situation. There are clearly four things we can do to be proactive in protecting ourselves, our families and our pets from Endosulfan, its derivates and other dangerous chemicals that may be in our food. 1) Never use a product that is made up of Endosulfan or a derivative of this product or one that contains other toxic chemicals dangerous to humans and animals. Always read labels, particularly if you purchase any kind of pesticides or herbicides for use in your home. 2) Always thoroughly wash your fruit and vegetables before eating or cooking and always regularly wash your hands. 3) Write a letter to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority, 18 Wormald Street, Symonston, ACT, 2609, Australia, complaining about the agricultural use of Endosulfan in Australia. 4) Regularly detoxify your body using Activated Liquid Zeolite. It is critical in our world today to keep our bodies as toxin free as possible and now that we have a safe, scientifically proven product that is easy to use, we can be proactive in regaining and maintaining our health. Let's not panic! By following the suggestions above, we will most definitely reduce the likelihood of becoming toxic from eating our 2 fruit and 5 veg each day. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com For the past 20 years, Jannette has been interested in health, wellbeing and the environment. She holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Health Promotion and works with clients to improve their lives. She believes that healthy eating, regular meditation, moderation in everything and taking the correct supplements can make an enormous improvement to the quality of our lives. Claim your free Aussie eBook "The Truth Revealed - Activated Liquid Zeolite" at www.CleansingZeolite.com |
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