Moos, News, and Reviews

Moos: In the year 1950, the average dairy cow produced about 5,000 pounds of milk each year. Today, the average cow now produces 18,000 pounds of milk per year. How is this possible? The answer is: Hormones!

Over 66% of American cattle are administered anabolic steroids and growth hormones, such as testosterone, estrogen, and progestin to “beef” them up and increase milk production.

The downside is that the milk we drink from treated cows can be tainted with unwanted chemicals. In fact, non-organic milk may contain the residuals of more tha
80 different drugs, antibiotics, and hormones!

News: Earlier this year, the medical journal Lancet Neurology reported that drugs “commonly used to treat Alzheimer’s disease may double a patient’s chance of dying within a few years.” On the flip side, a recent study published in the journal of Alzheimer’s Disease found that drinking coffee can lower your risk of getting Alzheimer’s by 60 to 65%. The good news is that the benefits were the same for both decaf and regular coffee.

Reviews: Did you know that many deodorants, baby products, lotions, and cosmetics contain the chemical Propylene Glycol, which is also commonly found in automobile antifreeze?

According to the U.S. government’s Haz-Map website, Propylene Glycol can cause allergic contact dermatitis (rash, skin lesions, swelling, itching, and/or redness). A popular new line of all-natural beauty products by the national coalition “Teens Turning Green” has made a stand against harmful chemicals. “The campaign focuses on the daily chemical exposures in our schools and communities that harm our health.” Their line of personal care products can be purchased at Whole Foods or online at TeensTu
ingGreen.org.