We live in a highly industrialized society, and almost everything we put in our body is a result of technology and science. In other words, the word ‘natural’ is a misleading word. In fact, if you are into the ‘organic’ hype, you probably have been a victim of misleading information and lousy marketing.
According to Listverse, there are at least 10 veggies and fruits that are man-made, namely cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, orange, peanut, banana, almond, paprika, carrots, strawberry, and grapefruit. This issue is a minor one. Below, we will learn three other subjects that may affect your health directly.
Pesticide Misuse
Pesticide use is necessary for farming because it can prevent the plants from getting invaded by harmful insects and diseases. Pesticide improves production and brings profits. However, if improperly used or overused, the chemicals in pesticide can contaminate the crops and become harmful for humans.
According to Healthline.com, there are at least two extensive studies that explored the adverse effects of pesticide exposure on children. They concluded that pesticide exposure can be associated with childhood cancers, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism. Specifically speaking on ADHD, an intense pesticide exposure during childhood increases the chances to develop that medical condition by 50% to 90%.
On adults, pesticides are linked with Parkinson’s disease and increased cancer rates. A perfect case example of this topic was the Roundup case in Monsanto. Roundup was a herbicide manufacturer that kept distributing their products even if they had known that a chemical component …