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You may recall that in late 2012, there was much discussion in the media concerning a research paper referred to as “the Stanford Study.” This was a review that looked at over 200 studies on whether organic foods were healthier than conventional foods, with a specific focus on pesticide exposure. While the results of this review are interesting; unfortunately, the media coverage generated a great deal of confusion. Many television and print sources were only reporting the review proved organic foods were not healthier than conventional food. This misinterpretation prompted quite a backlash of accusations against the researchers so I wanted to try to clarify what the Stanford Study really found. First, like any study, there are always weaknesses in the design; and this review is no exception. One of the most obvious is the longest studies reviewed were only two years in length. The longer term effects of pesticide exposure were not included. Also, “health benefits” were defined as the nutrient levels in the food, while again not considering the long-term effects of pesticide accumulation on health. Further, there is a lot of confusion about what are the “safe” levels of pesticides we should eat. Once we wade through the biases and emotion this review
generated, the information that is most important relates to pesticides. However, this continues to be a complicated issue because of the huge number of chemicals involved in various aspects of food production. The US Department of Agriculture website alone lists 313 different chemicals used in agriculture. So, how do we convert all this data into useful information for us to use at the local grocery store or farmer’s market? Thankfully, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) has already done a lot of this work by analyzing which conventional non-organic foods are the most contaminated and which are the least. When looking at conventionally-grown produce, the ones with the highest levels of pesticides include apples, spinach, celery, lettuce, bell peppers, cucumbers, peaches, nectarines, blueberries, strawberries, potatoes, green beans, grapes, kale and collard greens. The produce with the lowest amount of pesticides are
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onions, eggplant, corn, kiwi, pineapple, cantaloupe, avocados, sweet potatoes, cabbage, grapefruit, sweet peas, watermelon, asparagus, mushrooms, and mangoes. Personally, I think it is wise to constantly strive to reduce our exposure to as little as possible. I would rather eat something that has NO pesticides or chemicals than something that has an “acceptable” level of chemicals. In my opinion, eating 100% organic all the time is ideal; unfortunately, finances often govern our shopping decisions. So, if you are not able to maintain a 100% organic diet, at least try to stay organic when buying the above-listed foods that fall under the highest levels of pesticides. As with all aspects of our health, nobody can be 100% perfect ALL of the time. But, we can all strive to make better choices 100% of the time. For more information about living a healthy lifestyle, contact the chiropractors at Harbourfront Family Chiropractic at (250) 803-0224.
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arthritis, lupus, scleroderma and Sjogren’s syndrome, medications and radiation. Certain drugs, including common anti-depressants, beta blockers, decongestants, sleeping pills and morphine can also cause dry eyes. Other conditions like vitamin A deficiency, Blepharitis, (an inflammation along the edge of the eyelids) and environmental irritants such as smoke, sun, wind, low humidity, high altitudes and indoor heating can prevent the eyes from tearing. Lastly, a prolonged time between blinking, such as when visually concentrating on something, for example, working at a computer, driving a vehicle or reading can cause dry eyes. So remember to blink! Vitamin A, betacarotene and essential fatty acids, especially omega 3s, are important for eye health. Using a humidifier in the house also helps to lessen dryness of the eyes. Over-the-counter drops, called artificial tears, are available. The best eye drops are those containing the least preservatives. Some people use drops for irritated red eyes, but unfortunately they can cause even more dryness. Eye drops and gel gives symptomatic relief. The best thing is to look for underlying cause and treat it accordingly.