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Endocrine Disruptors

Endocrine DisruptorsI have seen a bit of info lately on the concept of Endocrine Disruptors and thought it would be a good idea to do a little environmental awareness of this issue

What are Endocrine Disruptors?

Endocrine disruptors are naturally occurring compounds or man-made chemicals that may interfere with the production or activity of hormones of the endocrine system leading to adverse health effects. Many of these chemicals have been linked with developmental, reproductive, neural, immune, and other problems in wildlife and laboratory animals.

What does the Science say about Endocrine Disruptors?

Over the past decade, a growing body of evidence suggests that numerous chemicals, both natural and man-made, may interfere with the endocrine system and produce adverse effects in humans, wildlife, fish or birds. Scientists often refer to these chemicals as “endocrine disruptors.”  These chemicals are found in many of the everyday products we use including some plastic bottles, metal food cans, detergents, flame retardants, food, toys, cosmetics, and pesticides.  Although limited scientific information is available on the potential adverse human health effects, concern arises because endocrine disrupting chemicals while present in the environment at very low levels, have been shown to have adverse effects in wildlife species, as well as in laboratory animals at these low levels.  he difficulty of assessing public health effects is increased by the fact that people are typically exposed to multiple endocrine disruptors simultaneously.

So What Do We Do Now?

Endocrine disruptors are essentially pollution in the air and water systems. The only way to avoid these is to live in a clener atmosphere which for many of us living in or near cities is close to impossible. Follow these tips whenever possible and remember that hte cleaner your diet is the better anyway.

  • Educate yourself about endocrine disruptors, and educate your family and friends.
  • Buy organic food whenever possible.
  • Avoid using pesticides in your home or yard, or on your pet — use baits or traps instead, keepin your home especially clean to prevent ant or roach infestations.
  • Find out if pesticides are used in your child’s school or day care center and campaign for non-toxic alternatives.
  • Avoid fatty foods such as cheese and meat whenever possible.
  • If you eat fish from lakes, rivers, or bays, check with your state to see if they are contaminated.
  • Avoid heating food in plastic containers, or storing fatty foods in plastic containers or plastic wrap.
  • Do not give young children soft plastic teethers or toys, since these leach potential endocrine disrupting chemicals.
  • Support efforts to get strong government regulation of and increased research on endocrine disrupting chemicals.

The science and society are still at odds with the issue of endocrine disruptors but this does not stop us from being more careful in the way that we eat and live to minimize their effects.

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Where to buy organic foods online?

Consumers can order a huge diversity of organic foods online. he Internet has seriously increased the popularity of organic products in general, and with the alarming growth of nutrition-related ailments, more consumers now change their food choices. Besides the total absence of chemicals, organic food is richer in nutrients and so much tastier. The promotion of organic foods online has actually led to an unprecedented increase in sales over the last decade.

People prefer to read informative nutrition guides, e-books and articles on websites and in magazines before ordering organic foods online. And they are right to do so. Organic food is more perishable, and it needs quick transportation and special packaging. Suppliers deliver organic food within 24 hours after the order. This is why organic food websites provide maps and locating tools to help consumers find the supplier closest to their home.

Organic foods online may be pricier. As compared to conventional food, organic products are more expensive. Some people can’t afford to place online orders because of the supplementary costs of transportation. This means that the purchase of organic foods online may not be that advantageous after all. A solution here is to create a collective shopping list with a few friends or family members, and order bulk quantities from organic wholesalers. The more you buy the higher the discounts or the chances for free delivery.

The shipment costs vary from provider to provider, and they are usually established in relation with the specifics of the delivery. You can also get products from local farms that are sold at the market place, and this is the more convenient alternative to ordering organic foods online. The quality of such products is higher even if their looks are less impressive than those of conventional foods. Make sure that you pay a fair price, and that the products are fresh and in good quality.

Both local farmers and retailers offer bonuses and special discounts for loyal customers. You can strike really good deals in many cases and you can make the best of the foods specific to a certain season. It is also a good idea to compare the offer of organic foods online with that at the local provider and see which is more convenient. Don’t forget to take into account the costs of transportation too.

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Wholesale organic food? Is it any good?

Most grocery stores buy wholesale organic food and then sell it to the consumer. The situations when wholesale organic food is sold directly to the consumer are less numerous. Companies normally try to sell large product quantities according to the bulk policy, which is why the individual consumers are less interesting and profitable for business. The individual buyer lacks the consume potential of a retailer, and therefore, he/she will seldom afford to make such purchases.

Some clever buyers have found shortcuts to help them buy wholesale organic food. The prices are a lot more advantageous in the wholesale system, which is why people want to access these opportunities in a more convenient way. For reasonable food amounts, individual customers can also enjoy wholesale organic foods and make considerable savings. Buying clubs and local co-ops are your best chance of getting a discount.

With buying clubs, more friends and neighbors gather and make a common shopping list that enables them to take advantage of wholesale organic food prices. Due to the offer diversity, most orders are placed on the Internet. Check with Green People, American Health and Nutrition and the Morningside Buying Club to see what shopping options you’ve got with such a club.

It isn’t difficult to form your own buying club either. The thing is to get all the information you need from wholesalers, because you should identify the minimum ordered amount as well as solve the problem of shipment. Instead of joining a club, you can talk to family and friends and make a club of your own. Let other people in the community know about your shopping project, by posting notes in specific locations. It won’t be easy to manage large clubs, but it is not impossible either.

The access to wholesale organic food may thus be facilitated by a number of factors. And lots of people are ignorant of the chances they can take advantage of. The possibility to shop together with other people makes the transaction more convenient, it helps make money savings and it allows you to really look after your health. The individual consumer thus gets a whole set of new opportunities.

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