How Textiles and Over-Consumption Impact Health and Water

Understanding Engineered (GMO) Cotton

How did this start? Western countries began pushing nitrogen fertilizers to third-world countries. The fertilizers didn't do well with native crops. Then Monsanto introduced redesigned (GMO) cotton that had been reengineered. This reengineered crop then began causing birth defects and handicaps in children where these seeds were used.

The company produces the cotton seeds, contributes to health problems, and also sells the medicine used to treat them.

The first fabric any baby wears is cotton. We are taught it's breathable and healthy. Yet, Monsanto has taken over much of the cotton fields and contaminated them. It is always important to wash clothes before ever wearing them, and buy organic cotton, where possible.

This documentary named "True Cost" goes into understanding what has happened to the cotton fields.

Understanding the Cotton Industry

Plastics and chemicals in Clothing

Plastics have become incorporated into our clothing. These materials are made from petrochemicals, which can include phthalates and bisphenols. New research shows when we sweat the chemicals leach from the plastic clothing through our skin into our body. These chemicals accumulate in our bodies, resulting in various health effects. A study contained in the following article (https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2023/nov/02/workout-clothes-sweat-chemicals-cancer) by the guardian points to 25 flame retardants in breast milk of 50 U.S. mothers. This is potentially contributing to the increasing rates of cancer, gastrointestinal, endocrine and breast cancers that continue to increase.

Notice how many spandex pants and other clothing items have been marketed to children the last 5-10 years. So many school aged children are wearing them. How many people around you do you see wearing these yoga-like pants that are made from plastic?

I purchased bamboo for my sons thinking it was a good natural alternative. Then, when my son began having a rash, I looked further into the bamboo and realized even though it is advertised as bamboo only, the tag shows that it also is made from viscose. Viscose made from bamboo is a type of regenerated cellulose fiber. It's not naturally "bamboo fabric" in its original form but processed from bamboo pulp through a chemical process. The viscose process uses toxic chemicals that can harm workers and the environment if not properly contained. Even though I had washed the fabric, the chemicals in it still caused a rash on my son.

Plastics leaching into our Water

When DuPont first introduced Teflon, a plastic-like polymer used to make non-stick cookware, it became extremely popular. But what people didn't realize was PFOA and PFAS, the "forever chemicals" used in the manufacture of Teflon non-stick coatings, don't break down easily in the environment. They can accumulate in water, soil, and the human body, leading to detectable levels in the blood.

Some recent studies are investigating whether saunas can help eliminate some of the forever chemicals or other heavy metals from our bodies. But more research is needed.

This documentary named "How one Company Secretly Poisoned the Planet" explains the issue we face today.

Taking Your Power Back

What can you do to prevent these toxins from affecting your family? a lot! When it comes to clothing, try to buy organic cotton or natural fibers (linen, hemp, silk, wool, cashmere etc.) as much as possible. Make sure to wash the clothing before wearing them. Try to avoid any clothes made from plastics eg., polyester, nylon, acrylic, spandex/elastane, polypropylene, or acetate. It's much better to spend more for fewer higher quality items, than to spend less for many lower quality clothes that will need to be replaced after a few months. This hurts our planet and our oceans.

It is very important to use a water filtration system as much as possible. These Nikola Tesla scalar plates (click here) also help to clear the negative energy within objects placed on it. Some say these purple scalar plates clear negative energy from water and even take out food. Some grocery stores sell filtered water in their stores, try to store the water in a glass container when buying filtered water directly from a store.

Cook food in stainless steel (as long as the food is not acidic), cast iron, ceramic, ceramic-coated or glass cookware. Replace old cookware, especially if made from Teflon. Scratched or peeling pans can release toxic fumes, replace them.

Water also responds to emotions. This documentary titled "Water is Alive & Responds to Human Emotions" goes into steps you can take to change the energy of water. We are mostly made up of water. We have the potential of changing the water chemicals through intention, thoughts, and words. Please watch this, and see the power we have to change what we consume.

Understanding the issue at hand allows you to make conscious, wise choices for yourself and your family's health, which all affects your energy. All of this isn't just affecting us, but also our planet. We are all ultimately one. The chemicals are leaching into the soil and hurting the planet. Plastic products are accumulating because it is so easy today to purchase them at the click of a button. They are overflowing into the ocean in third-world countries. In 2050, the planet could become uninhabitable if we don't change our consumption behavior.

It has become obvious the corporations have no intention of looking after us or the planet. It is up to us.

This is a great documentary on Netflix that goes into this issue called "The Shopping Conspiracy." Heads of Amazon, Adidas and others discuss the impact overconsumption has on our planet.

Knowledge empowers people to make the best choice for themselves and the planet. We cannot depend on companies to make the best choices for us. As we share this knowledge and create change, this helps to heal and help others and the planet.

In the end, building a community is not just about creating connections. It is about nurturing a space where everyone can thrive. Let us embrace this journey together and celebrate the beauty of our shared experiences.