Ways to lessen your exposure to GM foods

While politicians debate regulations for labeling and researchers explore the safety issues, there are a few things you can do now if you want to reduce your exposure to GMOs (A genetically modified organism.)

First and foremost, buy organic. Certified organic producers are not allowed to use GM seeds. Unfortuantely, though, there is a slight possibility that organic crops may have been contaminated by nearby GM crops through cross-fertilization.

You can still take on a much more proactive approach. Look for the "Non-GMO Project Verified" seal. This stamp means that the producer uses best practices to avoid GMO ingredients. Nearly 6,000 products already carry the seal, and Whole Foods has committed to certifying all its store-brand products (called 365 Everyday Value) with the Non-GMO Project.

Check supplement and vitamin labels. Coatings and fillers are often sourced from GM corn and soy (you'll find them hiding under names like maltodextrin and citric acid), and some pills are produced using GM bacteria and fungi. Go to nongmoproject.org to search for verified brands.

When possible, steer clear of nonorganic products made with ingredients that are most likely GM: corn, soy, canola oil, cottonseed oil, and sugar (unless the label says "pure cane sugar").


Most at risk are pregnant women and children, who are the most likely to be adversely effected by toxins and other dietary problems related to GM foods, so please avoid as much as possible.

If you are short on time or money, you can be informed of the dangers of genetically altered foods. Genetically Altered Foods and Your Health – a short and pocket-sized book, contains 120 pages that lay out the complete landscape of genetically altered foods. These include the promises and the risks of altering the genes in foods; how our food supply has been affected by genetically altered foods; the potential for damage to our health and our ecosystem; damage already done; the politics of genetically altering foods; and how different countries have reacted. The facts are backed up by references.

To learn more about GM foods, check out the book at http://basichealthpub.com/products/genetically-altered-foods-and-your-health or http://www.amazon.com/Genetically-Altered-Foods-Your-Health/dp/1591200598/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411678236&sr=8-1&keywords=genetically+altered+food+and+your+risk

Learn the facts about GM foods and their effects

Most people don't know what's in the food they eat every day. Although the recognized brands of packaged and processed foods, salad dressings, canned goods, soft drinks, and snack foods may look the same as always, in many cases their contents have radically changed. They now contain something unfamiliar – genetically engineered ingredients.

You don't have to look hard to find genetically modified food at your supermarket, as more than 85 percent of the corn and soy grown in the United States comes from seeds whose DNA has been rejiggered (to increase yields), and those two crops play starring roles in countless processed foods, from soda to salad dressing to bread.

Advocates say genetically modified (GM) foods allow farmers to produce more with fewer chemicals, which means a cleaner environment and cheaper groceries for us all. But the question remains: What impact do GM foods have on our health? One thing is for sure, it's hard to know which side of the fence you should be on until you understand and trust what you're dealing with here.

If you are short on time or money, you can finally be informed of the dangers of genetically altered foods. Genetically Altered Foods and Your Health – a short and pocket-sized book, contains 120 pages that lay out the complete landscape of genetically altered foods. These include the promises and the risks of altering the genes in foods; how our food supply has been affected by genetically altered foods; the potential for damage to our health and our ecosystem; damage already done; the politics of genetically altering foods; and how different countries have reacted. The facts are backed up by references.

This book also empowers the reader with the knowledge of a viable alternative – organic food. In chapter after chapter, author Ken Roseboro paints a thorough picture of how organic food –without genetically altered organisms, artificially pesticides and herbicides – is a healthy, sustainable choice for the consumer. Yet, the genetic purity of organic seeds, and all natural seeds, is threatened by genetic pollution from genetically engineered plants.

In only a few pages, you can learn alot about genetically altered foods. This short book covers the history of using genetically engineered seeds for farming. Dry scientific facts on field crop productivity and other issues are told through anecdotes from organic farmers affected by GM seed use in nearby fields. The farming companies that have decided to use the new genetically engineered seeds are having difficulty containing the cross pollenation from their crops to other GM free farms.

The long-term effects on crop production and potential harm to allergic humans and other consumers in the food chain is discussed. This book is a "how to" guide for consumers trying to make informed decisions about the use of genetically altered foods.

To learn more about GM foods, check out the book at http://basichealthpub.com/products/genetically-altered-foods-and-your-health or http://www.amazon.com/Genetically-Altered-Foods-Your-Health/dp/1591200598/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411678236&sr=8-1&keywords=genetically+altered+food+and+your+risk

Next: We'll examine how you can lessen the effects of GM foods in your diet. 

Answers to all those breastfeeding questions...

Whether a woman is expecting, planning for, or has given birth to a baby, the questions of whether or not to breastfeed, and how to do so, will come up. With so many changes taking place in a new mother’s life, frustrations with breastfeeding can become another speed bump on the road to bonding with her baby.

Nurse Barb’s Personal Guide to Breastfeeding is a highly-detailed guide to making certain both the breastfeeding mother and her baby are healthy and happy. With step-by-step instructions, Nurse Barb instructs the reader in every facet of breastfeeding, from getting ready to breastfeed to weaning her baby, and offers advice in difficult circumstances, including baby blues and postpartum depression.

This is an indispensable resource for mothers, whether they are experiencing their first pregnancy or are already a veteran mom. In a down-to-earth, friendly tone, Nurse Barb takes the guesswork out of breastfeeding and prepares mothers for the challenges and joys ahead.

For instance, new mothers struggle with the decision to breastfeed or bottle feed their new baby. Here's some guidance to help you choose what's right for you...

Breastfeeding Baby
Breast milk is the perfect food for baby, with numerous advantages over baby formula, especially in the first four months or so. Here's why:

-It's always available.
-It's free.
-It contains active infection-fighting white blood cells and natural chemicals that give increased protection against infections in the first months, when these can be the most serious.
-It can help prevent SIDS, sudden infant death syndrome, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
-It contains the perfect proportion of nutrients that your baby needs, including protein, carbohydrates, fat, and calcium.

-It is easily digestible.
-It may protect against allergies and asthma in the future.
-It may decrease a baby's risk of obesity in the future.
It may contain some fatty acids that promote brain development.
-Breastfeeding can help new mothers lose weight more easily.
=Additionally, there probably are other beneficial components of breast milk that we are not aware of and so are not added to formula.

Bottle Feeding Baby
With all these advantages of breast milk, should you feel guilty if you choose not to breastfeed? Absolutely not!

Infant formulas have gotten better and better at matching the ingredients and their proportions to that of human milk.

While breastfed babies may have relatively fewer infections, the vast majority of infants won't get a serious infection in the first months whether breast or bottle fed.

A happy, unstressed mother is the best mother. If you feel that bottle feeding best fits your needs, then it's the best for meeting your baby's needs as well.

To get more advice on both pregnancy and breastfeeding, check out Nurse Barb's personal guides at http://basichealthpub.com/collections/frontpage/products/nurse-barb-s-personal-guide-to-breastfeeding

Finally– no-nonsense answers to ‘those’ pregnancy questions

So you found out that you're pregnant and almost immediately it can feel like a little alien has taken over your body. Then you have a million questions, such as what can I do for this nausea, can I have sex, and when should I call my doctor? Even if you're a seasoned mom, questions and concerns still come up, which means you need to find straight-forward answers fast.

Isn't it time for something brand new and different when it comes to pregnancy guides? For starters, who has time to read a huge, complicated book filled with jargon and scary warnings, when all expectant parents really want to know is practical information with explanations on everything. All those answers and more are now available in purse-size guides that were previously only accessible through doctors. And you know what's really cool? A mom can hold and breastfeed a baby with one hand while reading the new guides in the other!

Nurse Barb

Nurse Barb’s Personal Guides, which have more than 27 years of knowledge and experience condensed into an easy-to read and understand format, have helped more than 4 million women to date. They are an extension of what Barb Dehn, NP offers to her own patients – relatable information, easy-to-understand explanations, and guidelines for navigating the often-turbulent waters of women’s health. She’s also a mother herself, which offers readers that reliable mix of professional and savvy advice with warmth, understanding and a wealth of tips.

In these two guides on pregnancy and breast feeding, Nurse Barb provides readers with a comprehensive guide to the changes, challenges, and joys that are in store for them, as well as a guide to preparing for baby’s arrival.

According to Nurse Barb, “Every mom wants to feel reassured, prepared and that what she’s experiencing is normal, so I included anticipatory guidance for when to call providers, helpful ‘To Do Lists’ and answers to questions you may be too embarrassed to ask your doctor or anyone else.” In Nurse Barb’s Personal Guide to Pregnancy, each chapter covers a different facet of pregnancy—from coming to grips with the prospect of motherhood to what to expect in each trimester. Straightforward advice on how to handle nausea and morning sickness, to exercise, sex, and travel are all given. Nurse Barb has also incorporated a hospital packing list and kick-count sheet to help new mothers prepare for delivery and track their baby’s progress. 

With step-by-step instructions in Nurse Barb’s Personal Guide to Breastfeeding, she instructs the reader in every facet of breastfeeding, from getting ready to breastfeed to weaning her baby, and offers advice in difficult circumstances, including baby blues and postpartum depression.

These guides are indispensable resources for mothers, whether they are experiencing their first pregnancy or are already a veteran mom. And perhaps best of all for a busy mother-to-be – they fit in a purse or diaper bag! Plus, many women report that it's the only pregnancy book that their husbands would read.

Find all the go-to advice that you need today in these practical and affordable guides. Check out Nurse Barb's Personal Guides to Pregnancy and Breastfeeding at http://basichealthpub.com/search?q=pregnancy+guides

Why does nutritional, vitamin therapy take a backseat to drugs?

What if a vitamin that most of us probably have right now in our cupboard – vitamin C – could be used to help heal a lot more illnesses than the common cold? In the 1940’s, Dr. Fredrick R. Klenner used vitamin C to cure 60 out of 60 cases of polio. In fact, he consistently eliminated chicken pox, measles, mumps, tetanus, and polio with huge doses of IV vitamin C. Klenner did this when no vaccines existed.

Many people have never heard of these findings because good nutrition and vitamin therapy has pushed aside in favor of pharmaceutical drugs and big money. As author and heath pioneer Andrew Saul said, “Good health makes a lot of sense, but it doesn’t make a lot of dollars.”

The medical breakthroughs and facts continued for Dr. Klenner, who cured pneumonia, encephalitis, herpes zoster (shingles), herpes simplex, mononucleosis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, rocky mountain spotted fever, bladder infections, alcoholism, arthritis, some cancers, leukemia, atherosclerosis, ruptured intervertebral disc, high cholesterol, corneal ulcers, diabetes, glaucoma, radiation burns – the list goes on and on.

“Some physicians would stand by and see their patient die rather than use ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) because in their finite minds it exists only as a vitamin, ” Dr. Fredrick Klenner once said.

Saul, who has been a consulting specialist in natural healing for more than 30 years and has a Ph.D. in Human Ethology, agrees, and has wrote about the power of mega vitamins in his bestselling book, Doctor Yourself and edited the new mega-book, The OrthomolecularTreatment of Chronic Diseases: 65 Experts on Therapeutic & Preventive Nutrition. 

“Vitamin C is the world’s best natural antibiotic, antiviral, antitoxin, and antihistamine. Let the greats be given their due. The importance of vitamin C cannot be overemphasized," Saul said.

Saul, who raised his own healthy children by never once giving them antibiotics, believes that nutrition and mega-vitamin therapy are the answers to getting and staying healthy.

High doses of vitamins have been known to cure serious illnesses for nearly 80 years. Klaus Jungeblut, M.D., prevented and treated polio in the mid-1930s with a vitamin too. William Kaufman, M.D., cured arthritis, also in the 1940s. In the 1950s, Drs. Wilfrid and Evan Shute were curing various forms of cardiovascular disease with a vitamin. At the same time, psychiatrist Abram Hoffer was using niacin to cure schizophrenia, psychosis, and depression.

In the 1970s, Hugh D. Riordan, M.D., was obtaining cures for cancer with intravenous vitamin C. Dr. Harold Foster and colleagues arrested and reversed full-blown AIDS with nutrient therapy, and in just the last few years, Atsuo Yanagasawa, M.D., Ph.D., has shown that vitamin therapy can prevent and reverse sickness caused by exposure to nuclear radiation. Since 1968, much of this research has been published in the Journal of Orthomolecular Medicine. All of these findings are chronicled in The Orthomolecular Treatment of Chronic Diseases: 65 Experts on Therapeutic & Preventive Nutrition. 

If readers who want to know which illnesses best respond to nutrition therapy, and how and why that therapy works, will find this book a must-read. Part One presents the principles of Orthomolecular medicine and the science behind them. Part Two is devoted to Orthomolecular pioneers, presenting an introduction to maverick doctors and nutrition scientists in a way that brings the subject to life. Part Three brings together extraordinary clinical and experimental evidence from expert researchers and clinicians.

To find out more about this incredible health bible, check out the book at www.basichealthpub.com or www.amazon.com.