EPIDEMIC
PROPORTIONS
It seems that mental and neurological disorders such as ADD, ADHD,
bipolar, autism, and so on have reached
epidemic proportions.
There are several
reasons. There may be a link between some of these disorders and the artificial ingredients
found in food, like preservatives, food dyes, chemicals, fluoride and GMOs. The
more research I've done, the more I discover just how wide and far-reaching the
problem is. It's not just our food supply. These chemicals and
artificial ingredients are in cosmetics, personal products like shampoos, and
household cleaning products. And as if that's not enough, some mental and
neurological disorders may be linked to environmental triggers, including
chemicals in the air, electronics and other technological sources.
We probably all know at least
one person with such disorders; at least one child struggling in school, at
home, and in relationships.
We need to reverse this
disturbing trend. How? We can start by examining the foods we eat...
at home and in school. We need to make smart choices in what we feed
ourselves and our families. We need to pay attention to what our children
get to eat in school cafeterias and classrooms. We need to raise our
voices and make sure our children aren't given products that hinder their
mental, emotional and even physical growth.
We need to Do Something...
Now. We need to act to make our world a safer place for our children's
physical and mental wellbeing.
Most
articles, publications and web sites talk about the impact a healthy diet has on
a child's physical health. For
some reason, the mental and psychological aspects are rarely discussed.
But the effects of food additives, chemicals and preservatives on the brain are
just as detrimental as the effects on the body. ADHD
and other mental disorders not only impair a child's ability to learn, their
hyperactivity and behavioral problems also disrupt the classroom, cause chaos
with parents and siblings, and lead to lifelong problems in adult relationships,
ability to hold down a job, etc.
Taking
medications is not always the answer (though in some circumstances it is
necessary... but over-utilized). We need to reduce the amount of
medications and drugs; and eliminate the use of artificial ingredients,
preservatives, and food additives from our diets.
Stay
tuned for more information... coming soon!
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