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Default President's Cancer Panel recommends organic food


Bob Terwilliger wrote:
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> http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/op...06kristof.html
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> "Traditionally, we reduce cancer risks through regular doctor visits,
> self-examinations and screenings such as mammograms. The President's Cancer
> Panel suggests other eye-opening steps as well, such as giving preference to
> organic food, checking radon levels in the home and microwaving food in
> glass containers rather than plastic."
>
> Interesting, especially the part about organic food.
>
> Bob


More interesting was the recommendation to filter tap water, something
that points out the bogus arguments of the anti-bottled water fad
dimwits.