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Better Living Through LESS Chemistry: Our Food

Posted on19. Aug, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

Despite being banned in this country in 1972, the pesticide DDT can still be found in many foods in this country. Even “safe” pesticides that are allowed and widely used, are proven carcinogens and have other horrifying effects on our children. This post brings you the GOOD NEWS – some of our food seems to be relatively free of these poisons. Here is how to eliminate 90% of the pesticides from your food!

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Top 10 Food Allergens

Posted on22. Jul, 2010 by Russell A. Faust, PhD, MD.

Currently in the U.S., food allergies affect 2% of the general population, and 6% to 8% of children. Many children outgrow their food allergies by adulthood. However, allergies to peanuts, tree nuts, and seafood are seldom outgrown.
About 35% of children with moderate-to-severe eczema have IgE-mediated food allergies. About 6% of children who have asthma have [...]