Glyphosate is a broad-spectrum systemic herbicide and crop drying agent used to kill weeds. Glyphosate was discovered by Monsanto chemist John E. Franz in 1970. By 1974, Monsanto had introduced it into the market under the trade name Roundup.

Since Roundup became available, there have been a series of controversies. There are numerous studies suggesting that the amount of glyphosate detected in people’s bodies has gone up exponentially. It has been found in human blood, urine, body tissue, and almost everywhere else in the body. [Full article]

At the start of the new year, everyone wants to eat better and get healthy. Everywhere you turn, someone is cutting a food here or adding a meal plan there. Cheer yourself on; nutrients are important! But have you given much thought to your gut – the part of your body that determines what to do with all those good choices?

Few people realize that the gut is deeply connected with the nervous system, as a team working the command post of the body. Whether or not you have obvious gut issues (like stomach upset or trouble in the restroom), don’t overlook your health and diet history, lifestyle, and other factors that may have damaged the gut. Knowing how to heal your gut is a cornerstone of an anti-cancer lifestyle. [Full article]