In 1996, genetically modified corn and soy were introduced in the United States and today 88% of our corn and 94% of our soy is genetically modified. These GM foods are introduced into our food supply without FDA approval and companies comprise their own guidelines, standards, and trials without any input from safety organizations and they can market their foods without labeling them as GM.
GM crops are banned in most European countries as they believed there was no data to show these foods were safe, while the United States FDA said there was no proof that it was unsafe, so we allowed these highly profitable crops into the food supply including infant products such as formula.
Since the introduction of GM foods into the US food supply, scientists have been noting a link between genetically modified organisms and the rise in a variety of diseases and conditions. Animal studies have linked GM foods to allergies, infertility, breast cancer, immune problems, accelerated aging, insulin regulation and changes in major organs and the gastrointestinal system. Scientists state that ‘there is more than a casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects. There is causation.’ World renowned biologist Pushpa M. Bhargava having reviewed over 600 scientific studies concludes that genetically modified organisms are a major contributor to the sharply deteriorating health of Americans.
There is only ONE published human feeding study and that revealed a very dangerous problem that is caused by genetically modified foods. The gene that is placed in GM soy transfers into the DNA of our intestinal bacteria and continues to function. This means that even after we stop eating these foods, we may still have potentially harmful proteins from the GM foods continuously inside of us. Scientists are finding toxins from GM foods in pregnant women and do not know of the potential issues it could be causing to the fetuses.
Bacillus thuringiensis which produces the Bt toxin in genetically modified corn products was found in:
- 93 percent of pregnant women tested
- 80 percent of umbilical blood in their babies, and
- 67 percent of non-pregnant women
It is thought that Bt-toxins can damage the intestinal walls of newborns and young children allowing the passage of undigested foods and toxins into the blood from the digestive tract. Scientists believe this leads to allergies and autoimmune disease and since the blood-brain barrier is not developed in newborns, toxins may enter the brain causing serious cognitive problems. Some healthcare practitioners and scientists are convinced that this one mechanism for autism.
The Lyme Induced Autism Foundation also believes there is a link with GM foods and the increase in chronic illness like autism and believes that studying the link could lead to fewer cases of autism in future generations.
Avoiding GM Foods
Buying organic foods is one way to avoid GM contaminants.
Detoxing from GM Foods
There are a number of natural foods and herbs (such as kale, dandelion root, and burdock seeds) that will help to detox your body from GM foods. Combining this approach with CEASE Therapy and supporting supplements and herbs and can help the body stay strong and help with your overall health.
Call Sima Ash at 310-738-8878 to get started on your overall health needs. Sima is a Board Certified Clinical Homeopath, Certified Nutritionist, Certified CEASE Therapist and the mom of a daughter with autism. She continues to see wonderful success with her daughter and she shares her unique approaches with her patients.