Did you ever think where the flowers you sent to Mom on Mother's Day come from? 78% of the stems bought annually in the USA are imported, mostly from Latin America. Because imported flowers can't show any signs of pests or fungus when they arrive here for inspection, many Latino growers literally douse their crops in agricultural chemicals that are banned or severely restricted here at home.
Anyone with chemical sensitivities or epilepsy and other neurological disorders (such as MS or Parkinson's) should be very careful about even slight exposure to pesticides/herbicides, or similar chemicals.
This article explores the pesticide/flower connection and discusses how to find healthy bouquets for ourselves and our loved ones.
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