The Natural Way
Do you ever stop thinking that our body is a master a
piece, the product of billions of years of evolution and that we are
of the most elegant and highly evolved species of this planet Earth.
Our environment, lifestyle, diet and even thought affect our
well-being every day. By living healthfully we can take
responsibilities for improving our entire being which can actually
improve your genetics in a process of evolution. Or, by living
unhealthy we will likely incur weakened and even derange genes in a
sad process of de-evolution, culminating in failing vitality,
illness and early death.
One of the biggest factors in living a healthy life is our diet. It
is actually the food that keeps us alive and at the same time kills
us, with all the chemicals that are being put into it. We can
protect ourselves by learning more about hidden facts of the food we
consume every day, but the best way to protect us is to change our
diet by switching to organic whole food products. Organically grown
food is food grown without pesticides or artificial fertilizers and
has not been treated with preservatives, hormones, antibiotics, etc.
It is grown in soil whose humus content is increased with
application of natural mineral fertilizers and of course is more
nutritious, fresh and eating it, is vital to good health. According
to International Federation of Organic Agriculture Movement, organic
farms draw upon local resources rather than importing long distance
and reestablish the health and the quality of the soil, rather than
raping it of its nutrients. They also reduce the poisoning of earth,
water, food and wildlife, as well emphasis is placed on nutritional
content rather than the appearance of foods.
The last thirty years has been witness to the fastest
growth of agricultural chemicals ever to be dumped on our planet's
soil. It is estimated that, world wide, the agricultural chemical
industry is producing about 45,000 to 50,000 different pesticides
based on approximately 6oo active ingredients. One of them is called
Insecticides, which kills aphids, weevils and other insects
including the insect's predators that feed on them. This particular
pesticide causes liver failure among humans. An other substance that
has been put in our food is called Rodenticides, which is designed
to kill rodent. It contains anti-coagulant, causing the animal to
bleed to death, such as warafin. The third dangerous substance is
called Fungicides, which kills fungi that infect growing crops,
fruit and stored seeds. For this reason they are sprayed directly
onto the part of the
food that is to be eaten. The use of fungicides
has doubled every year for the past twenty years.
Most people's concern about organics food is centered on fruit and
vegetables. Although these crops are subjected to an array of
chemicals the real problem appears to be the meat and dairy. This is
because most pesticide residues are known as lipophilic, which means
they are attracted to fat. They lodge in the fat tissues of the
animal, bird or fish becoming more and more concentrated as they
move up the food chain. The Center for Science in the Public
Interest, who is a consumer watchdog group, reported that pesticides
residues are more frequently found in meat, poultry, fish, butter
and lard than in fruit and vegetables.
The London Food Commission did an in-depth study on the ingredients
currently permitted for the use in pesticides manufacture. The
results revealed that almost 40% of pesticides currently in use will
damage the body in at least one way. Of the 426 chemicals listed 68
were found to be carcinogenic, 61 capable of mutating genes, 35 to
have various reproductive effects ranging from impotence to birth
defects and 93 to cause skin irritation and other symptoms. Of all
the studies researched by different research groups, the condition
most frequently referred to in relation to agricultural chemical is
cancer.
Examples of people living in excellent health are not very common in
our society today. It is most ironic that we have the highest
economic standard of living in the world, with access to high
quality foods, living conditions and accurate health information, we
are a society of predominantly chronically sick people. Our
hospitals are always full of repeatedly sick people! Some people
argue, "but look at how modern medicine has helped us live longer
lives, the doctors are keeping are alive much longer than our
parents and grandparents generation." Yes people, lives are being
extended, but we need to take a close look at the quality of those
lives. Do we know anyone over fifty years of age who does not
regularly fell poor, does not have several health problems, a
medicine chest full of pills and does not pay thousands of dollars
each year in medical bills and insurance premiums. Does this picture
of humanity make us wonder if something is wrong? Believe me,
something is wrong! Humanity has grossly departed from its
biological heritage and is not living in accordance with the natural
order of life and the biggest departure is the diet humans eat.
After reading all these facts that are unknown for most of the
people, it is now up to you to do decide, how you will continue to
nourish yourself and your family. If you pick the natural way there
is a much lesser chance of developing any kind of cancer or heart
diseases. The results of changing you diet to organic will be there
as soon as you start and you and your body will love the change. It
is an unfortunate but realistic fact that money is more of a driving
force in industry than health. If humankind is to survive, we need
to reverse the destruction of the planet on which we live and
reclaim our health. The choices we make today as consumers not only
affect our own health, but have a profound impact upon our
children's futures. The best way forward is for all of us to develop
enquiring minds, an unquestionable pursuit of that, which is in
accordance with natural law and a mistrust of anything that appears
perfect!
"Perfect health and joyous living are our birth right and we can all
move toward their realization every day, on the glorious healthful
living path!"
Essay written by Sonja Slavuljica
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