It seems that the “Breast Cancer Awareness” campaign has flooded our country from coast to coast. It doesn’t matter where you look, there are pink ribbons everywhere. Even Pro football players are “pinked.”

I appreciate and respect the fact that so many well-intended and loving people are participating in the “fight against breast cancer” however I have to wonder… what is the message that is being sent to millions of women and why is it a fight, a battle, a war? Is the message being sent empowering individuals or creating victims? Is it teaching people that they can participate in their own wellness or is it saying “you’re going to get cancer, so find it early.”

Daily I am asked why the Susan G. Komen foundation is promoting mammograms and tamoxifen, both which have been linked to cancer. It is a very important question that I applaud people for asking and it needs to be asked loudly and publicly. I am happy that many people are finally doing their homework about the message this foundation is pushing on our nation and questioning the fundamental ideology of this organization. Sending a message that early detection is the only way to approach breast cancer is a message that I find very offensive, disturbing and sad for anyone that believes it.

There are many groups in this country claiming to be helping to find a “cure” for something, all the while defrauding the public trust. The SGK foundation seems to be yet another one of these organizations claiming to have the answers, all the while promoting questionable products and receiving money from corporations that are producing cancer-causing products. Blatantly promoting products and services that have a long history of harming people has nothing to do with health and wellness, but everything to do with greed and deceit.

To “war” against ourselves is the most unfortunate message I can think of sending to the American public; to see our bodies as the enemy is tragic. The health of the people in this country is directly affected by toxins that abound in the American food supply, everyday body care and cosmetics, well-known household cleaning supplies and in general, a contaminated environment.

The beauty of all of this is that we have the power and the ability to change what’s happening in the world around us. Every person purchasing everyday products has the power to make a difference. Instead of giving money to drug companies to “find a cure” how about everyone participating in the quality of their own life by eating foods grown without pesticides, using body care products that are free of petroleum byproducts (parabens) discovering new cleaning products that are safe for you and your family and in general…caring. That’s all it takes…is to care. Make a commitment to your own health; invest in your wellness. Change how you spend your dollars and it will change the world around you. The idea that eating healthy is too expensive is nonsense; it doesn’t mean anything anymore because we all know what disease and sickness is costing our nation, both financially and emotionally. It is ravaging this country and devastating millions of families. If we continue to ask the drug companies to find the answer without being willing to participate in the solution, we have only ourselves to blame.

Invest in wellness; it will prove to be the greatest investment you will ever make for yourself, our children and the future of this country! In peace and wellness

This month is National GMO (genetically modified organisms) Awareness month. This is a crucial issue that every consumer needs to be aware of, understand and participate in the solution. Understanding the impact of genetically modified organisms in our food supply is critical to the health of every living creature and our precious environment, for generations to come.

Genetically modified organisms are the genes of unrelated species of animals, plants, bacteria’s, viruses and pesticides that are being artificially implanted into the foods that we are eating; without anyone’s knowledge or consent. This gene-splicing is NOT happening in nature under natural conditions; it is being created in laboratories of biotech corporations, big companies that have a self-serving agenda for our food supply. This is happening because of pure greed and total arrogance. These biotech companies want to convince the American public that genetically modified organisms in the food supply are safe and necessary to produce enough food for the growing population. This is absolutely false because if they were safe, all GMO foods would be clearly labeled. Instead, the public is being deceived.

As a consumer, you can help change the course of history for our country by simply caring about the foods you are purchasing in the marketplace and what you are eating. By purchasing foods that are labeled “certified organic” you are taking a stand and defending your right to eat safe, “real” food; and helping to protect our food supply. And remember, all “certified organic” really means is real food; period. Sadly, it is the only label left in the marketplace that allows you, the consumer, to make this choice. We must support and protect this label.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has allowed these dangerous, man-altered organisms to enter our food supply without any labeling and to enter our environment without any way to contain them; nor are there any long term studies on their safety. The only testing that is being done on GMO’s is on the American public eating them and all living creatures being exposed to them.

Since we cannot count on FDA to do what is ethically just, the natural foods industry is taking a stand and we invite you to join us. At Health Foods by Claudia we are doing everything in our power to support the companies that are GMO free; to help you feed your family the safest food possible. All of us together can take action to protect our health, our freedom and our future generations. All we have to do is care.

In peace and wellness,
Claudia