The Organic View

Who is Percy Schmeiser? He is a canola farmer from Saskatchewan, Canada and was the first farmer to win a law suit against Monsanto. This landmark case, which went before the Federal Court of Canada, has attracted international attention because it could help determine how much control a handful of powerful biotech companies can exert over farmers. Schmeiser believes this precedent setting agreement ensures that farmers will be entitled to reimbursement when their fields become contaminated with unwanted Roundup Ready canola or any other unwanted GMO plants. In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Percy Schmeiser about his battle with this agro-chemical giant.

There has been a huge debate over the impact of Neonicotinoids, which are a class of systemic pesticides with a common mode of action that affects the central nervous system of insects, causing paralysis and death. Neonicotinoids are often applied as seed treatments which means coating the seeds before planting. They also generate billions of dollars for the agro-chemical companies that manufacture these chemicals and are available not only for agricultural applications but also can be found in a myriad of garden products available all over the world.

As the peer-reviewed, independent scientific evidence mounts from reputable scientists around the world that these chemicals are the cause of global honey bee decline, the industry still claims that they are not to blame. The industry also argues that without these systemic pesticides, agriculture will suffer, resulting in crop failure. Similar to the big banking conglomerates and other industries that are “too big to fail”, are neonicotinoids the next to join this lineup?

In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, hosts June Stoyer and guest co-host, Tom Theobald will be joined by the President of the Professional Beekeeper’s Association, Walter Haefeker to discuss “The Value of Neonicotinoid Seed Treatment in the European Union”.  Stay tuned!

It is great to see that more and more restaurants and shops are now offering gluten-free breads, cookies and desserts. While the demand is growing quickly thanks to education and awareness, we still have a long way to go before it becomes mainstream. So, what do you do if you are having guests from out of town that have gluten-sensitivities or have opted to do some home catering for a special event such as an anniversary, birthday or wedding and need a gluten-free cake? In Roben Ryberg's best-selling book, You Won't Believe It's Gluten-Free: 500 Delicious, Foulproof Recipes For Healthy Living. there are choices from breakfast items ( bagels, waffles, etc) to entrees ( Cornbread, Baked Ziti, etc) to delicious desserts (carrot cake, pound cake, even homemade ice cream cones!) The book also provides tips and explanations for the novice gluten-free baker including: what going gluten-free really means, criteria for choosing the right flour, advice for preparing your kitchen before baking and even a breakdown of the expenses involved. Roben has twenty years of experience with gluten-free cooking and baking. She is the founder and former owner of Miss Roben's Gluten-Free Foods and the author of Gluten-Free in 5 Minutes and The Ultimate Gluten-Free Cookie Book! In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer will be joined by special guest Roben Ryberg to discuss how easy and economical it is to prepare delicious foods that will make you tell your guests, ‘you won't believe it's gluten free!' Stay tuned!

The Coalition Against BAYER (CBGNetwork or CBG) has launched a campaign asking the Bayer company to remove contraceptive pills from the market due to the potential health risks. The CBG also demands mandatory disclosure of all reported side effects and all post-marketing surveillance studies and effective punishments for unfair pharmaceutical advertising. Oral contraceptives that are associated with an elevated risk of thrombosis and embolism must be banned. According to the CBG, “contraceptive pills of the latest generation are associated with a risk of embolism that is nearly twice as high as that associated with older products. At least 200 young women have died so far. Yaz/Yasmin is heavily advertised by Bayer, especially towards girls and young women, by promising reduction of weight and acne relief. However, no attention is drawn by Bayer to the more pronounced risk profile associated with products containing the hormone drospirenone. This leads to avoidable incidents and fatalities.” The Coalition Against Bayer Dangers has been monitoring the chemical and pharmaceutical company Bayer for more than three decades.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer, talks to Philipp Mimkes, a physicist who has been working fulltime with the Coalition for the last 18 years. We will discuss the CBG's Campaign To Remove Dangerous Contraceptive Pills From The Market. Stay tuned!

When times get tough, it can often seem like there is no way out and that this is how life is going to be. It is from this place of hopelessness and despair that personal transformation blossoms. Other times, it is driven by anguish and painstaking work. Even mere serendipity can lead to amazing life changes. In this inspiring collection of personal stories, you'll learn how others have dealt with adversity, overcome harsh life circumstances, and created fulfilling lives of joyful bliss and abundance. Best-selling authors, healers, transformational leaders, teachers, coaches and others share the pivotal moments in their lives that led them down new and innovative paths.   Tune in to this segment of The NLP View Radio Show, as host, Donna Blinston, RN is joined by author Marilyn Devonish to discuss her best selling book," Wake Up . . . Live the Life You Love: Stories of Transformation."

America organic citrus is truly the best in the world. Unfortunately, there may be an issue with this year’s crop due to a disease citrus farmers are battling called citrus greening. It is otherwise known in the industry as HLB, which is short for Huanglongbing or yellow dragon disease. It is one of the more serious citrus diseases devastating American citrus crops significantly.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Matt McLean, CEO & Founder, Uncle Matt’s Organic, Inc. Matt ventured into the organic juice business in 1999 with a passion for healthy living as well as a long family history of growing citrus in Florida. Matt’s goal was, and still is, to produce the highest quality juice, using only premium 100% organically-grown fruit that is free from synthetic fertilizers and pesticides.

What is causing this disease and how are organic citrus farmers battling this disease? How will this disease impact the price of juice and fresh produce? Stay tuned!

On March 21, 2013, a law suit was filed in Federal District Court against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), for its failure to protect pollinators from dangerous pesticides. The coalition, represented by attorneys for the Center for Food Safety (CFS), seeks suspension of the registrations of insecticides that have repeatedly been identified as highly toxic to honey bees, clear causes of major bee kills and significant contributors to the devastating ongoing mortality of bees known as colony collapse disorder (CCD). The suit challenges EPA’s ongoing handling of the pesticides as well as the agency’s practice of “conditional registration” and labeling deficiencies.

In this special series called “The Neonicotinoid View”, hosts June Stoyer and special guest co-host, Tom Theobald, talk to environmental lawyer, Peter T. Jenkins who will explain why the law suit was filed.  Stay tuned!

Bio: Peter T. Jenkins is an independent attorney consulting for the Center for Food Safety (CFS) on pesticide impacts. For the last year he has worked for CFS on reversing the regulatory failures that have contributed to the current environmental impacts caused by neonicotinoids. Peter has more than 25 years of experience as an advocate, litigator, policy analyst and consultant in a broad range of environmental and consumer law. He has worked for several major non-profit groups in Washington, DC, and formerly worked for the U.S. Congress, Office of Technology Assessment, Food and Renewable Resources Program. He is a Member of the DC Bar Association. In addition to a JD from the University of Puget Sound Law School, he has a Masters in Environmental Studies from the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies.

When it comes to finding a solution for some of the most commonplace issues such as fatigue, allergies, depression, digestive issues or extra weight, most people opt to reach for a pill, energy drink or some sort of remedy instead of relying upon on the body's natural ability to heal itself. What if you could facilitate this process yourself without relying upon pills or chemical laden beverages? Clean is program designed to work with the body's natural ability to heal itself by providing all the tools necessary to support and reactivate our body's detoxification system to its fullest capabilities and can be easily incorporated into the busiest of schedules. Clean teaches you how to understand how our organs, hormones and enzymes work together by focusing on core concepts such as how toxins and stress create obstacles prohibiting the body from functioning normally, the impact of modern eating habits and how to remove obstacles and furnish our bodies with the things we need in order to maintain our energy and restore good health.

Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to Alejandro Junger, M.D. about the benefits of the Clean Program. Alejandro Junger, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology who spent years at Lennox Hill Hospital in New York City and now practices in Los Angeles. In addition, after completing his medical training Junger studied Eastern medicine in India. He was the Medical Director of WE Care Holistic Health Center in Palm Springs, a world famous center for fasting, cleansing and detoxification. Currently, he is in private practice at the renowned Eleven Eleven Wellness Center and is the director of Integrative Medicine at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Stay tuned!

This skillfully researched book focuses on how small, socio-political American elite seeks to establish its control over the very basis of human survival, the provision of our daily bread. “Control the food and you control the people.” This is no ordinary book about the perils of GMO. Author, F. William Engdahl takes the reader inside the corridors of power, into the backrooms of the science labs, behind closed doors in the corporate boardrooms. The author reveals a World of profit-driven political intrigue, government corruption and coercion, where genetic manipulation and the patenting of life forms are used to gain worldwide control over food production. The book is an eye-opener, a must-read for all those committed to the causes of social justice and World peace. F. William Engdahl, a leading economist and analyst of geopolitics, has written about the issues pertaining to energy, politics and economics for over 30 years. He contributes regularly to publications like Japans Nihon Keizai Shimbun, Foresight magazine, Grants Investor.com, European Banker and Business Banker International. He's also a frequent speaker at geopolitical, economic and energy related international conferences and is a distinguished Research Associate of the Centre for Research on Globalization where he contributes regularly. Tune in to this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, as host, June Stoyer talks to F. William Engdahl. Stay tuned!

During the Vietnam War, the United States military sprayed millions of gallons of Agent Orange and other herbicides on trees and vegetation. Several decades later, concerns about the health effects from these chemicals continue. One of the groups impacted by Agent Orange Dioxin poisoning is the servicemen who were at sea.  These brave men are often referred to as Blue Water Navy, which includes Coast Guard and Fleet Marine personnel.

Although it has been over forty years, there are still so many servicemen as well as their offspring who continue to suffer due to Agent Orange Dioxin poisoning. While the United States Veterans Administration offers “eligible Veterans”, a free Agent Orange Registry health exam to assess possible long-term health problems related to exposure, gathering the information is quite a task. However, there are people out there who are doing everything they can to help our veterans get the help that they need.

In this segment of The Organic View Radio Show, host, June Stoyer talks to Mr. John J. Bury, a retired US Navy and Vietnam War Veteran. He is going to talk about Agent Orange Dioxin poisoning and his work as an advocate, helping others that have also been affected.