Press Advisory May 19, 2009
Dr. Amy L. Dean, D.O. Public Relations Chair Member, Board of Directors
American Academy of Environmental Medicine 734-213-4901
environmentalmed@
The American Academy Of Environmental Medicine Calls For Immediate
Moratorium On Genetically Modified Foods
Wichita, KS - The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) today
released its position paper on Genetically Modified foods stating that "GM
foods pose a serious health risk" and calling for a moratorium on GM foods.
Citing several animal studies, the AAEM concludes "there is more than a
casual association between GM foods and adverse health effects" and that "GM
foods pose a serious health risk in the areas of toxicology, allergy and
immune function, reproductive health, and metabolic, physiologic and genetic
health." The AAEM calls for:
* A moratorium on GM food, implementation of immediate long term safety
testing and labeling of GM food.
* Physicians to educate their patients, the medical community and the
public to avoid GM foods.
* Physicians to consider the role of GM foods in their patients' disease
processes.
* More independent long term scientific studies to begin gathering data
to investigate the role of GM foods on human health.
"Multiple animal studies have shown that GM foods cause damage to various
organ systems in the body. With this mounting evidence, it is imperative to
have a moratorium on GM foods for the safety of our patients' and the public
s health," said Dr. Amy Dean, PR chair and Board Member of AAEM. "Physicians
are probably seeing the effects in their patients, but need to know how to
ask the right questions," said Dr. Jennifer Armstrong, President of AAEM.
The most common foods in North America which are consumed that are GMO are
corn, soy, canola, and cottonseed oil." The AAEM's position paper on
Genetically Modified foods can be found at http:aaemonline.
AAEM is an international association of physicians and other professionals
dedicated to addressing the clinical aspects of environmental health. More
information is available at www.aaemonline.
-more- About AAEM The American Academy of Environmental Medicine was founded
in 1965, and is an international association of physicians and other
professionals interested in the clinical aspects of humans and their
environment. The Academy is interested in expanding the knowledge of
interactions between human individuals and their environment, as these may
be demonstrated to be reflected in their total health. The AAEM provides
research and education in the recognition, treatment and prevention of
illnesses induced by exposures to biological and chemical agents encountered
in air, food and water. ###
Press Release:: The American Academy of Environmental Medicine (AAEM) (24
May 2009)
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Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Moratorium on GMO Foods Called by AAEM
This article below calls out the importance of having naturally healthier certified
organic foods rather than tampered with genetically engineered kinds that
may not only be less healthier to eat, but may even do us harm as well.
john d
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