It may seem like a big leap, but pesticides don’t just hurt bugs; new research actually suggests they can lower an unborn child’s future IQ. It’s well known that high doses of organophosphate pesticides (OP) harm the brain. But the … Read More
Dragocson, Esgram, Preeglox, Tota-Col and Katalon are names that sound like they should be in science fiction novels. You’ll find them, instead, on the labels of pesticides that contain paraquat, one of the most popular herbicides in the world. We’ve … Read More
Need another reason to go organic with your produce? There is strong new evidence that regular contact with pesticides raises your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease by more than two times. With more than 1.5 million Americans diagnosed with Parkinson’s … Read More
Increasing scrutiny of conventional, particularly industrial, farming practices have fueled consumer interest in food products cultivated and grown or raised using more natural methods. In fact, organic food is now the fastest growing segment of the food industry. For all … Read More
