Detoxing from and avoiding Glyphosate [and why it's everywhere]

Even though certain toxic chemicals are banned in the use of organic farming, it doesn't mean those of us who eat super clean aren't being exposed to some very scary, very health concerning toxins such as Organophosphates and Gramoxone (trade name for Paraquat), which are classes of severely toxic insecticides. 

Glyphosate, a compound of Organophosphate,  is a weed killer sprayed on crops from non-organic corn to almond crops, sprayed on the soil between planting rotations, and sprayed on GMOs and naturally occurring non-GMOs like oatmeal. Think you are in the clear because you don't "eat" GMO corn? Think again. If you use/consume non-organic cough drops, deodorant, baby powder, toothpaste, vitamins and medications, yogurt, candy, etc., then you are absolutely consuming GMO corn. Corn is everywhere. (1) (2)

When I did an in-depth double-digit page toxin blood panel my Organophosphates were through the roof. I couldn't understand how that was even possible seeing that I only eat organic* and unprocessed food, drink clean filtered mineralized water, buy non-sprayed produce from the farmer's market as often as possible and use only non-toxic/natural cleaning and beauty products! [*Some organic farms do use sprays, but are prohibited from using certain ones.] 

Here's the deal. I didn't always live like this and Glyphosate needs help being detoxed. Once humans consume it, studies show that it can accumulate almost anywhere in the body, including the stomach, liver, kidneys, and bones and has some scary effects on our health from impairing methylation [detox] pathways to hormone function. 

So how do you avoid, detox and test yourself from Glyphosate and other Organophosphates? Here is a short list of recommendations. [Based on my experience with doctor protocols and with research on this topic. But as always, speak to your doctor before trying anything. This is not meant to serve as medical advice.]

• Read ingredient lists [If you see things like corn [in any form i.e. cornstarch, corn syrup, etc.] as a listed ingredient and it is not specified as non-organic/non-GMO, that’s a red flag.

• Buy organic food. If this is not completely possible for you, stick to the clean 15 and dirty dozen lists.

• Buy organic non-GMO beverages. Beer is also a carrier for Glyphosate since most wheat is sprayed with it.

• Buy organic, grass-fed meat [remember if animals are being fed GMO corn, then you are eating Glyphosate when you eat that animal]

• Wash your produce well using food grade Hydrogen Peroxide, organic lemon juice, white vinegar, or all-natural produce spray.

• Drink a clean source of water.

• Use non-toxic/natural products in your home and on your body as much as possible.

• Avoid GMOs in foods and products .

• Know your farmer: Chat with the farm-stands at your local farmer's market about what sprays they use, if any, and where they are located. Are there GMO/non organic farms nearby?

• Don't use "Roundup" or other chemical weed killers containing Glyphosate on your lawn.

• Take specific tinctures/teas like burdock root which can protect your cells against certain toxins.

Detoxing from Glyphosate

• Use a sauna to sweat out toxins [always shower immediately after].

• Take appropriate binders i.e. charcoal, Pectin, etc.

• Eat probiotic-rich foods/take probiotics.

• Add minerals like sulfur and manganese into your routine.

Testing yourself for Glyphosate and other toxins

• Great Plains Lab non-metal chemical toxin profile

  • I did this test luckily through my out-of-state doctor at the time. NY state does not allow this test. Shame on you NY!

  • The Great Plains Lab test not only shows the percentage of toxins in your body but also provides an excellent description of each

• ART muscle testing via a well-practiced and certified practitioner

• I came across an at-home test kit for testing foods/drinks for Glyphosate. Only limited foods can be tested. Find it here at Detox Project.
  
  

Image via The Detox Project