We live in a toxic and polluted world, which contributes to our problem of widespread chronic disease. Our body does have some mechanisms to fight against this toxic bombardment, but these systems require nurturing and support. Among them are the heavy metal binding proteins Metallothioneins. Learn about how they safeguard the body against toxic metals and what you can do to support them in this article from the Nutrikon Wellness Center.

Major media outlets have been posting major coverage of a recent publication by Consumer Reports which published the results of a study that indicate that certain breeds of rice grown in areas of the United States contain unacceptably high amounts of arsenic, and they are demanding the federal government to take action. But when the results are inspected mroe closely, there are other factors to address. Is rice still safe to eat?

It would be very easy to make the mistake in thinking that just because you know a little trivia about arsenic, such as that it’s been a known lethal toxin for over a thousand years. The truth is that arsenic may be responsible for more deaths than the occasional assassination. In fact, arsenic may be the culprit behind what some are calling the largest mass poisoning in human history.