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The Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) filled a lawsuit agianst Denny’s restaurant chain for the sodium content in their food.  CSPI had been in negotiations with Denny’s since the end of last year regarding this salt issue.  CSPI is pushing Denny’s to list the sodium content on their menus and label certain foods as “high risk” if they contain a large amount of sodium.  Denny’s claims that there nutritional information is listed on their website and therefore there is no reason to list it on the menus.

For the original article, click here.

I am a big fan of CSPI and their work.  They publish one of the best nutrition newsletters available, Nutrition Action.  They are tirelessly working to better the food supply.  To find out more about the CSPI, click here.

A recent study published by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) showed that exposure to air pollution while mom is pregnant can adversely affect the unborn child’s IQ. The pollution particles that appear to be to blame are polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).  PAHs are found in high levels in urban areas because they are released into the air from the burning of coal, diesel, oil and gas, or other organic substances such as tobacco.

“The decrease in full-scale IQ score among the more exposed children is similar to that seen with low-level lead exposure,” said lead author Frederica P. Perera, Dr.P.H., professor at Columbia’s Mailman School of Public Health and director of the Columbia Center for Children’s Environmental Health.

PAH’s can be controlled with the used of eco-friendly sources of energy and policy that supports limited these emissions.   Unfortunately that doesn’t help the unborn children of today.

Once we step out of our home we have limited control over the exposure we have to airborne chemicals like PAHs, but we do have control in our home environment.  One of the best ways to create a healthy home environment is to add natures air purifiers, plants.  NASA did a 2 year study to determine the air purifying benefits of house plants. NASA research on indoor plants has found that living plants are so efficient at absorbing contaminants in the air that some will be launched into space as part of the biological life support system aboard future orbiting space stations.  For a list of  the most pollution fighting plants click here.

Click here for the original NIH study.

A recent study suggests that there is a link between occupational exposure to pesticides and Alzhiemer’s disease.

At first glance we might think, “I don’t work in the fields, therefore this study does not pertain to me.”  It is true that the people in this study were subjected to more pesticides than the average person, but that is not to say that even small levels of pesticides don’t impact our health.

Pesticide use has dramatically increased over the past 50 years, she says. There are now more than 18,000 pesticides licensed in the U.S., and more than 2 billion pounds are applied each year, says Kathleen M. Hayden, PhD, of Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C.

People suffering from Alzhiemer’s has also increased over the years with no known direct cause.  Currenly 5.3 million people are suffering from Alzhiemer’s and not all of them worked with pesticides in their past.

There appears to be a number of factors that play into the prevalence of Alzhiemer’s, but this study shows us one factor that we can have direct control over by choosing foods that are organic.

Some foods hold on to pesticides more than others, here is a link with the list of foods that are more pesticide laden and others that have less; Pesticides in food

Alzheimer’s is a disease of the old, but the choiced that we make now affect our health in the future.  Choose your food wisely especially if you have a growing child in your household.

For a more about this study on WebMD click here.

Cleanse, Replenish and Revitalize is the founding principle behind Isagenix. Cleansing helps keep the body healthy and is the missing link to supporting health and successful, long-term weight loss. Nutritional cleansing is not just about releasing excess fat, although that is a great side benefit. Many professional athletes use Isagenix to build lean muscle, improve recovery time and for their overall health and energy.

Leslie Flowers will be presenting “Unlock the Power of Your Body with Nutritional Cleansing,” here at Compass Chiropractic.  Leslie has been a  healthcare journalist, writing about health for almost two decades and brings her expertise to the work she does as a nutritional cleansing coach.

You are invited to a free workshop on nutritional cleansing at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, July 29, at our office at  5420 College Ave. There are only 15 spots for this workshop, so please call me to pre-register at 828.6925. See the flyer below.

For more information, please go to www.cleansedforlife.com.