Page 42 - Organic Gardening 3 Part Series

BENEFITS OF ORGANIC FARMING

"Organic farming has been shown to provide major benefits for wildlife and the
wider environment. The best that can be said about genetically engineered
crops is that they will now be monitored to see how much damage they cause."
Prince Charles

Farming and gardening organically have many benefits, not just for us as
individuals, but for us collectively. Whether it's helping the environment or
providing healthier food, there is no question that the organic movement is a
positive force for change.

We are living longer and yet our golden years are plagued with physical and
mental conditions which are detrimental to our quality of life. Our health is the

most precious thing we have, without it we can't achieve anything, and we are
anxious to find ways to not just treat disease but to prevent it.

That's why an organic diet, free of
additives and genetically modified
crops (GMO's) offers us the best
chance of living longer and healthier
lives.

Food as medicine is not a new
concept, but it has been forgotten by
Western medicine in lieu of cutting-
edge treatments and a cornucopia of
pharmaceuticals.

But all these advancements don't prevent disease, nor can they cure or treat
without great expense and dangerous side effects. By taking charge of our health,

and ensure that we eat the healthiest foods, we can work towards a model of
disease prevention.

Unfortunately, organic foods are often out of the reach of many people. These
foods are either not easily available or they are prohibitively expensive.