Do you have any idea if the strawberries you ate this morning for breakfast were spliced with fish genes?  Or the green beans you have planned for dinner this evening have been genetically altered using pig parts?  Genetic modification… yes, manipulating the genetic structure of common, ordinary food has been an experiment by many of the chemical companies such as Monsanto for more than ten years.

 The first genetically modified food, the Flavr Savr^TM tomato, hit store shelves in 1994.  Incidentally, 20% of the research mice force-fed these tomatoes died within two weeks.  Reference:  “Seeds of Deception” by Jeffrey A. Smith, available on line or in bookstores.

So, what’s the purpose?  Today, Monsanto and other firms are working on pest-resistant bananas, high-yield black-eyed peas and millet immune to parasitic infection.  Sounds good, huh?  NO!  We are being used as human experiments in order for these chemical companies to profit from patent technology and increased seed and chemical sales.  This gene splicing will cause serious problems, among them:  More new food allergies – imagine eating those seemingly innocent and healthy green beans and your throat starts to swell because you’re allergic to pork!

1)    Pollution caused by these chemicals and genetic microorganisms blow around on a windy day

2)    Major antibiotic resistance

3)    New diseases and illnesses that have yet to be named

And you thought Mad Cow Disease was a freak of nature!  These circumstances are quite real and quite frightening.  It is not yet an FDA requirement that these foods be labeled in your local grocery store as genetically modified.  The environmental and health risks are enormous!

This article was written by Dr. Sharon Price, PhD, CN

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My GMO Tomato Story

Several years ago I went to the grocery to purchase produce to make a salad for a last minute party to which I was invited.  I picked up all organic produce, with the exception of tomatoes (since the store was out of them).  I assembled all the ingredients to make a luscious salad, using only one of the three beautiful, bright red commercially grown “tomatoes-on-the-vine” I had purchased.  I left the remaining two on the counter for possible future use. In two weeks, those tomatoes remained as beautiful as they were when I purchased them.

As the weeks passed, those tomatoes still “looked vibrant and fresh” and I was becoming fearful of what we had eaten.  Finally after two months, a soft spot appeared on those “things”.  Folks, those were not tomatoes!  I don’t know what they were, but rest assured, I will never buy another non-organic tomato again, and neither should you.

The best ways to avoid genetically modified foods are:

1.     Stay away from processed foods especially those that contain soy, wheat, and corn since they are the largest portions of genetically modified crops.

2.     Buy organic as indicated by the 5-digit PLU sticker number prefaced by a nine.

3.  Avoid so-called “natural” foods, especially the boxed grain products, as these can contain as much as 85% GMO.

Most medications never get to the root cause of disease and illness, only treating symptoms.

Did you know that pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter medications deplete vital nutrients your body needs on a daily basis? For example:

Steroids deplete Calcium, Folic Acid, Magnesium, Potassium, Selenium, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and Zinc.
Blood Pressure medications deplete Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, COQ10, B6 and Zinc.
Cholesterol medications deplete COQ10, Vitamin E & Omega 3.
Birth Control Pills deplete all the B vitamins, including Folic Acid, essential fatty acids (the Omegas) and many others.
Acid blockers like Tums and Rolaids deplete Vitamin B12.

Vitamins and minerals are the gas and spark plugs critical for all organs and systems. They keep your body nourished and provide the energy (or the calm) required. These nutrient depletions can cause any of the following:

Anxiety
Depression
Heart Irregularities
Stroke
Body Aches, Pains
Heaviness in legs
Parkinsons
Alzheimers
Headaches/Migraines
Osteoporosis/Osteopenia
Gray Hair
Hair Loss
Bad Breath

Think about the medication you’re taking and its negative effects on your body. Why not let me help you get to the root cause of the reason you’re taking medications?

Did you know that heavy toxic metals such as lead, cadmium, mercury, arsenic and aluminum can push out precious minerals to create their own hiding place? This could be the root cause of why you’re taking meds.

This article was written by Dr. Sharon Price, PhD, CN

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An article on www.globenewswire.com recently stated: “James Turner, the chairman of the national consumer education group Citizens for Health, has expressed shock and outrage after reading a new report from scientists outlining the dangers of the artificial sweetener Splenda (sucralose).”

In a recent animal study conducted at Duke University Medical Center, researchers found that Splenda:

1. Reduced the amount of good bacteria in the intestines by 50 percent. What does this mean??? Huge immune system compromise as well as fertile terrain for parasites, virus, bacteria and fungus.
2. Increased the pH level in the intestines. What does this mean??? Inability of small and large intestine to digest foods properly or to stop growth of harmful micro-organisms.
3. Contributed to increases in body weight. No explanation necessary here!
4. Affected P-glycoprotein (P-gp) levels in such a way that crucial health related drugs could be rejected. What does this mean??? Could result in medications used in chemotherapy, AIDS treatment and treatments for heart conditions being shunted back into the intestines, rather than being absorbed by the body.

Opt for other natural sweeteners such as Stevia and Xylitol. Both of these natural sweeteners have very low glycemic index levels.  Depending on your health issues, you could also choose Grade B Maple Syrup, local raw honey, rice syrup, or molasses.

This article was written by Dr. Sharon Price, PhD, CN www.nutritionaldirection.com

Gluten is a word that is now common to everyday language. Walk into a health food store and you will see entire aisles devoted to “Gluten-Free” foods. What is gluten and gliadin? Gluten is a polypeptide or a protein found in wheat, rye and barley with trace amounts found in oats. Gliadin is a protein subfraction of gluten which has the most potential to harm intestinal borders causing all manner of inflammatory bowel disorders including colitis, celiac and Crohn’s Disease, as well as psychological and behavioral disorders. According to a study by researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, celiac disease in the United States is four times more common now than it was in the 1950s. So why the increase? • The body burden is heavier than previous years. In other words, the health of the gut is compromised by fast food, junk food, stress, chemicals, additives, preservatives, food allergies, virus, bacteria, fungus and heavy metals. Many food additives and preservatives are made from the gluten protein. • Hybrid or genetically modified (GMO) wheat contains more gluten than years ago. • The busyness of life causes Americans to gravitate toward the ease of a high carb sugar and grain diet which almost always contains gluten. Health begins in the gastro-intestinal tract. Your health becomes negatively affected if you cannot break down and absorb nutrients from the foods you eat. The problem becomes compounded if there are virtually no nutrients in food or food artifacts (items that masquerade as food). Early gluten intolerance will many times produce no noticeable symptoms.

This article was written by Dr. Sharon Price, Phd, CN. For more information, please contact us.

Have you ever noticed that once you’ve started eating that bag of fat-free chips, it’s difficult to stop?  You have eaten enough food, but your brain says you are still hungry.  The link between food cravings, obesity, food additives, chemical preservatives and brain health is very strong.

Also referred to as “excitotoxins” by neurosurgeon Dr. Russell Blaylock, MD, PhD, these chemical additives harm the normal function of the brain and disrupt the appetite control system.  In addition, they may damage brain cells and interfere with the central nervous system and hormonal system causing some of the following symptoms:

• hyperactivity
• anxiety & nervousness
• irritability
• depression
• memory loss
• inability to concentrate
• increased risk for convulsions and seizures
• headaches, dizziness, ringing in ears
• can lead to Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases
• genetic cell damage
• chronic fatigue
• fibromyalgia (muscle pain)
• arthritis (joint pain)

Excitotoxins are in foods eaten daily such as fat-free foods, diet sodas, packaged foods, gum, childrens’ medications, soups, crackers, cheese and more.  They contain MSG, aspartame and other chemical sweeteners and additives.

This article was written by Dr. Sharon Price, PHd, CN

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