The DEADLY Secret Lurking in Your Backyard
Ah, the joys of a perfect lawn: lush green grass, vibrant flowers, and not a weed or bug in sight.
And it’s all thanks to those “harmless” pesticides, right?
Wrong.
Those crafty chemicals you’re spraying on your prized petunias aren’t just keeping the bugs at bay. They’re also doing a number on YOUR health.
And I’m not talking about a little skin rash or a few sneezes.
I’m talking about cancer.
A bombshell new study has uncovered a terrifying link between pesticides and cancer that Big Agriculture doesn’t want you to know about.
In areas near agricultural production, pesticides increase your risk of developing cancer as much as smoking.
You read that right. Those “harmless” weed killers are as dangerous as cigarettes.
The study examined data nationwide and uncovered strong links between pesticides and…
- Leukemia,
- non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma,
- bladder cancer,
- colon cancer,
- lung cancer, and
- pancreatic cancer.
But it gets worse. Most pesticides aren’t used alone. They’re used in combinations. And when you mix these toxic chemicals together, their cancer-causing potential skyrockets.
Plus, these dangerous chemicals don’t stay put. They travel through the air and water, affecting communities far from where they are used.
In fact, some areas with the highest cancer risks were near—but not in—agricultural zones. So, even if you’re not spraying these poisons yourself, you could still be at risk.
The study looked at several common pesticides, and the results are alarming:
- Glyphosate (the main ingredient in Roundup): Linked to higher risk of ALL cancers, colon cancer, and pancreatic cancer.
- Atrazine: Associated with all cancers and colon cancers.
- Boscalid: Linked to leukemia, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, and pancreatic cancer.
- Dicamba: Consistently used in areas with high rates of colon and pancreatic cancer.
And that’s just the tip of the toxic iceberg.
But there are some simple steps you can take to help protect yourself and your family…
- Go organic: Going organic in your yard and diet might cost a little more, but it’s well worth the extra cost to slash your risks. After all, you can’t really put a price on your health.
- Filter your water: Many pesticides end up in our water supply. A good filter can help remove them.
- Support local, small-scale farmers: Small farms often use pesticides more judiciously than big agricultural operations and are more likely to be organic.
- Educate yourself: Know what’s being sprayed in your area and the risks.
Remember, just because something is legal and widely used doesn’t mean it’s safe. Big Agriculture has deep pockets and a vested interest in keeping you in the dark about the dangers of pesticides.
So, think twice the next time you’re tempted to spray those weeds or buy non-organic produce.
P.S. Creepy chemicals are DESTROYING your liver.
SOURCE:
Gerken Jacob, Vincent Gear Thomas, Zapata Demi, Barron Ileana G., Zapata Isain, Comprehensive assessment of pesticide use patterns and increased cancer risk, Frontiers in Cancer Control and Society, VOLUME 2, 2024, ISSN 2813-835X, DOI 10.3389/fcacs.2024.1368086
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