Can We Protect Ourselves from a Toxic Environment?

Polluted food, water pollution, air pollution, noise pollution, electromagnetic pollution — it appears that toxins are everywhere in our environment. These days, one also hears about toxic people and relationships.

The Essentials: Food, Water, and Air

Food is a major area of concern with regard to toxicities. In addition to residues from pesticides and chemical fertilizers used in modern agriculture, prepared foods often contain added sugars, hydrogenated fats, and questionable additives. Even organically grown fruit and vegetables contain their own naturally occurring mildly toxic compounds that have evolved to protect these plants from predators. Researcher Bruce N. Ames, Ph.D., once …read more