Going organic

So what excactly are the benefits of going organic, I can't say for sure on all things, but I know since I've slowly been converting that my body feels better in general and I find that I do not get sick as often or have allergies as often.  Organic farming according to wiki means:

Organic farming is the form of agriculture that relies on crop rotation, green manure, compost, biological pest control, organically approved pesticide application and mechanical cultivation to maintain soil productivity and control pests. Organic farming excludes or strictly limits the use of synthetic fertilizers and synthetic pesticides, plant growth regulators, livestock antibiotics, food additives, and genetically modified organisms.

So organic is going more natural in how we grow and store our food.  I have recently learned by switching some things to organic, that in general it tastes better also.  An organic tomato tastes so much sweeter/juicier than a regular grocery store tomato.  Call me crazy but I guess I'm learning the little things as I go about why I'm enjoying the switch.

So you ask...why go organic.  Well there are a lot of reasons to go organic, but of course each person has their own personal preference or reason.  For me it's part of my get healthy routine that I am working on slowly.  I have begun my transformation to organic by slowly introducing more organic fruits and veggies into my diet.  I already use organic hair products (shampoo, conditioner, etc) and body washes/face cleansers.  Awhile back the switch of my hair products and cleansers was made for allergy reasons.  But since that switch I notice my hair is shiny and managable, not greasy like it used to be and my skin is starting to clear up.  Food wise, my digestive system seems to be functioning better and I feel full for longer (increase in fruits and veggies in diet).

Some the benefits of going organic include:
1.  Ease of mind knowing that your food does not contain chemicals, hormones, or antibiotics.  All these things are harmful to the body and prolonged periods of exposure have been linked to things such as obesity, cancer, slower mental function and organ failures.
2.  Knowing you are helping support cleaning up our environment.  Organic farmers do not use pesticides or other harmful chemicals that contaminate the land and water.  These farmers also do not use genetically altered organisms, meaning plants have not been altered from their original state.
3.  Less crulity to annimals.  Mass produce farms cram animals in small areas, and pump them full of antibiotics and steroids to make them grow faster to produce faster.  Without this the animals are allowed to grow at a normal rate and on an organic diet, thus making the meat more natural and healthier to eat.
4.  No artificial additives allow the food to taste better and have a better quality
5.  You help support local farmers and famers markets.

These are just some of the benefits of going organic, of course reasearch reveals more.  If you are interested in learning more here are some websites to help you in your search:
http://www.princeton.edu/greening/organic4.htm
http://www.afic.org/Going%20Organic.htm
http://hubpages.com/hub/Organic_is_all_about_love
http://www.organic.org/

Also check out the following to actually purchase organic foods:
http://www.wholefoods.com/
http://www.localharvest.org/