Reports of people symptoms of excess toxin from the Bt-gene worm and
Monarch butterfly killer (Bacillus thuringiensis) seem to be
minimized or non-existent in the media. The Bt gene in late 1999 was reported to
be in about 50 percent of the corn and 30% of the soybean products, some
tomatoes and potatoes on the U.S. Market; but eating at restaurants,
bars, and eateries one could not be sure which foods have the gene.
The corn (syrup for sweetener and starch) and soybean (oil and lecithin) products are
labeled in numerous foods across the board as bread,
grits, candies, cakes, muffins, cookies, cough drops, sodas, cereals, salad dressings,
some ice creams, and numerous other foods. One
needs only to read the "Ingredients" listing on packaging to
avoid even bits of the toxin which can accumulate from several foods. People susceptible to arthritic
aches and pains seem to be among the most susceptible. Some people may
be able to tolerate small amounts of the toxin, but also may get mild
symptoms unaware of the cause. Among our Foundation's current
4,000+ cooperators, reports of mysterious new symptoms are coming in which can not be explained by our dieting routine.
Long-time cooperators seem to have a rationalizing attitude, "Guess
I'm just aging, lets face it." Our Diet program is
essentially avoiding rigidly the nightshade foods which are relatives of
tobacco and are relatives in the same family, Solanaceae.
The nightshade food plants, like tobacco, contain mild drugs such as nicotine which may help explain why
these vegetables (tomato, potato, eggplant, and peppers) have come to occupy a fourth to half of
almost every meal. No-Nightshades Dieters are mostly free of arthritic aches
and pains and are in good health, living longer. Hence, when new pains
and harsh symptoms mysteriously appear, Dieters usually know something new has
entered their dieting routine.
People symptoms of too much Bt toxin
apparently have not appeared in the International media. The few reports to our Foundation
to date (since 1999) are: stiff fingers and in areas of most stress as hands may become
swollen, hot to the touch, inflamed, sore and thumb or finger joint may
start cracking on bending; weak in lifting; can't sleep well; fuzzy
thinking and hearing; sight and teeth may be affected on the side of the
body most affected; dry unruly hair, some falling; generally tired on
arising in mornings; want to sit down or lie down; little ambition and
energy. Symptoms may worsen soon after consuming more toxin and may
gradually disappear over a few days to two weeks after one
begins to try to avoid the toxin. It is not certain but many
people seem to have a lingering occasional tickling of the throat
leading to coughing. Symptoms can be
severe. A few cooperators report not being able to get out of bed
in the mornings, and if they do, needing a cane to get around.
This happened to me after eating a handful of mixed nuts which were
"roasted" in cottonseed oil which can be powerful.
Especially on an empty stomach like I had. The doctor found no
evidence of a stroke. One
person was crawling on hands and knees and doctors were suggesting a
form of arthritis (fibromyalgia.) Another was in bed three weeks
because they couldn't walk. The only
treatment is to exercise and drink plenty of water to "wash" the toxin
through the system. The U.S. media has not reported symptoms
coming from Europe (or the United States) which are apparently clear
cut, resulting in the GM labeling law passed in England, October
1999. Perhaps the media is reluctant to cover this issue, fearing
a panic may ensue.
Agriculturally trained professionals
likely would be very cautious in weaving a gene in food plants that can
develop a toxin which kills worms eating the plant; in ornamentals
perhaps "yes." But what would such a toxin do to people
who consume it in their food? If it were done, they would at least run animal
feeding trials before entering the market, and not use humans as guinea
pigs to hurriedly make big money. Pharmaceuticals (Monsanto
e.g.) are leading this program. The Bt gene could be quite
valuable to the farming business. The Bt toxin spray has been applied to the outer surfaces of food plants
for years with no apparent
problem.
The concern for GM (Genetically Modified) foods
has spread rapidly over the world. It is suggested that you
contact the managers of where you eat out, or the chain restaurant head
managers and ask them simply to request their suppliers to try to get
foods and ingredients which are free from genetic modification
(GM). This is the best we can do of switch to organically grown
foods which are free of chemicals and gene modification. The
organic items are now available in many supermarkets. Leading
genetic engineers continue to claim vigorously that their foods are
"safe" (without scientifically performed data to prove
it!). Concerned
people can also phone the 800 numbers on food packaging and ask the companies if
they are using biotech genetically modified foods (the Bt insecticide
gene is the key problem), and if they are,
please stop for the public's benefit, at least until the problems are
corrected. A congressman in Washington, DC (a successful
nightshades Dieter) has contacted us in regard to the food problem.
Reported
in 1999 by the Arthritis Nightshades
Research Foundation and as of 2002 there has been no change in
regulations by the FDA or EPA. They still claim the food to be
"safe."