Should You Go Organic?

We'll begin with the definition of what organic products are. Organic food and products are those that are produced naturally – that is organic food is food that has been grown without the use artificial fertilizers, herbicides and pesticides, human waste, genetic modification, food additives or ionizing radiation.

Organic food includes food products from animals have been raised without been dosed without unnecessary antibiotics and growth hormones. Organic products have been created out of products in their natural state, again without using additives.

 

So what, you say? What’s the point of going organic? What are the benefits of going organic? It’s better for your body and skin and you feel better knowing that you’re contributing to a cleaner environment and to animal welfare.

 

Organic fruit and vegetables are higher in essential nutrients like vitamins A, C, and E than their conventionally grown counter parts. These vitamins fight against free radicals, which help the body help to prevent itself against cancer. Irradiated foods (non-organic) lose a lot of their nutrients due to irradiation. Plus irradiated foods may contain free radicals which can be harmful and damage cells leading to cancer. Organic foods don’t contain artificial pesticides.

Artificial pesticides are linked to cancer, immune deficiencies, fertility problems and nerve damage in humans and are absorbed into the flesh of non organic produce and can’t be removed by washing and peeling and. Organic foods do not contain artificial additives. Some artificial additives are linked to cancer, hyperactivity, insomnia, birth defects, anxiety, asthma, and allergies.

 

It’s not just food that can be made organically. You can get organic beauty and household products such as moisturisers, facial cleansers, detergents and deodorants. Because organic products are made from natural ingredients, they’re typically better for your skin. Organic beauty products are less likely to cause irritation in the form of rashes and eczhema. They’re also much healthier for your body as a whole.

 

Organic beauty products do not contain nasty chemicals like aluminium chlorohydrate (found in deodorants) which is linked to Alzheimer’s disease and nonylphenol (found in moisturizer) which is linked to breast cancer. Instead of using conventional deodorants try something which contains rosemary, tea tree oil, sage and lemongrass – these have natural antibacterial properties.
 
For alternative moisturisers try Herb Farm or Skin Food – they’re lower in artificial ingredients, or go DIY with a mix of honey and olive oil. Honey makes a great moisturizer and sunblock. Additionally, when buying products try to avoid those that contain sodium laureth sulphate (SLS), sodium lauryl sulphate (SLES), aluminium chlorohydrate, artificial colours and fragrances. If you cannot find anything organic, stick with hair products that with fewer ingredients.

 

Non-synthetic bedding can help reduce levels of dust mites and keep allergens at bay, which is great if you’re asthmatic and have sensitive skin. Organic methods of insect control are much better than non-organic treatments – non-organic bug spays can actually increase your risk of developing Parkinson’s disease. Many organic household cleaners are less irritating to the skin and are actually cheaper (if you willing to make your own that is) and they’re just as effective as conventional cleaners. Use vinegar and water to mop your lino floors, and washing liquid and borax to clean your oven.

 

Basically by going organic you’re eliminating many chemicals that can do harm to your body and the environment. I know that organic products can be expensive and I wouldn’t expect you to go completely organic, but I think that your health can be improved by using more organic products. Plus the more people who do go organic the cheaper organic foods and products will be.