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That label on the container was never a health promise. It is a heat test, nothing more.

Microwave safe is a manufacturing term, not a medical one. It means the plastic will not warp, melt, or leach above the limits the FDA sets during its own testing, and that testing is the whole of the promise. It says nothing at all about what breaks loose from the surface when you run that container at full power with hot, wet, fatty food pressed against the walls for minutes at a time.

Engineers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln measured exactly that and published the numbers in Environmental Science and Technology in 2023. They filled polypropylene baby food containers and reusable pouches with water and with dairy, ran them for three minutes at full power, and then counted what had come off the plastic. The worst case reached 4.2 million microplastic particles and 2.1 billion nanoplastic particles per square centimeter of container surface, which is a patch about the size of a fingernail. Storing those same containers cold in the fridge for six months released particles too, but three minutes of microwave heat did far more damage than half a year of cold storage.

The team then dripped the released particles onto human embryonic kidney cells growing in a dish and watched what happened over the next 48 hours. At the highest concentration, 77 percent of those cells were dead within two days, which is a far steeper drop than the researchers expected going in. That is a lab dish and not a human stomach, so nobody can hand you an honest risk number yet, and the researchers were careful to say as much themselves.

The swap costs nothing, which is the whole argument here. Move the food into a glass or ceramic dish before it goes anywhere near the microwave, keep plastic wrap from resting against the surface of hot food, and never reheat in a takeout clamshell, a yogurt tub, or an old margarine container. Those were built to hold cold food one single time and then get thrown away, and nobody ever tested them for three minutes at full power with your dinner sitting inside. [6506J]

🥳🎂🎶Happy Birthday Dr Rohde!🥳🎂🎶
On your special day, Ann and the entire staff at Renew want to express our deepest gratitude for everything you do.

🥳Thank you for the exceptional care you provide to your patients and for always going above and beyond for each and every one of them. Your dedication, kindness, and leadership inspire us daily.We love you and hope you have a truly wonderful birthday filled with joy!
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Warmest wishes,
Ann and the staff at Renew

🏆😊 Dr Rohde helps women ( and families lol) improve their ‘quality of life’ by balancing their hormones.
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#menopauseawareness #perimenopause #over50 #over40 #hotflushes #brainfog

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Did you know this? ⬆️

The field of sociogenomics reveals how positive relationships influence gene expression, turning on genes that repair cells and turning off genes associated with inflammation and disease.

When you experience love and connection, your body releases hormones like oxytocin and endorphins, which calm the nervous system, lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone), and promote anti-inflammatory pathways.

These hormonal shifts signal your genes to activate cellular repair and longevity mechanisms. Even physical touch, like cuddling, can boost oxytocin and enhance your immune system.

On the flip side, chronic stress, isolation, or conflict triggers the expression of pro-inflammatory genes, accelerating aging and increasing your risk of chronic illness.

Love and connection are powerful for health and longevity.

What if you could treat your disease without medication?

One of Dr. Rohde’s favorite treatments that we offer at Renew is UVBI IV therapy.

UVBI has been around for over 100 years and continued until the 1950s until most mainstream medical doctors began to use vaccines and antibiotics to treat their patients.

UVBI works by exposing your blood to light to heighten the body’s immune response and kill infections.

Treatments have been effective for over 60 different diseases including viral infections, bacterial infections, and autoimmune diseases. It also helps with allergies, inflammatory and circulation conditions, and respiratory diseases. 70-80% of people struggling with chronic disorders say they were significantly helped with 5 or more treatments.

A question we get often is… “If UVBI works so well, why isn’t mainstream?” The answer is it is simply not as lucrative. Mainstream medicine is a business. “A patient cured is a customer lost”.

There has never been a death or even a major medical complication that has been recorded because of using UVBI. While each patient has different results, the most common side effect is flushing of the skin caused by increased blood flow.

Treatment is accomplished in about 60 minutes. Full efficacy takes 5-10 treatments doing two treatments per week. We have both high and low dose UVBI treatments available. If you buy 10 treatments, the 11th one is free!

Call 217-864-2700 to see if UVBI is right for you!

Dr Rohde agrees!!!!
Clean out your fridge…

Do not eat these. Discard immediately if you recognize any of these in yours or a loved one’s kitchen, it’s the easiest act of love you can do for them today.

A French study in PLOS Medicine examined the impact of emulsifiers (food additives used to improve texture and extend shelf life) on cancer risk.

Researchers analyzed data from 92,000 adults over nearly 7 years and found that certain emulsifiers significantly increased cancer risk:

Mono & diglycerides of fatty acids (E471)—found in processed baked goods, margarine, and ice cream—were linked to:
15% higher risk of overall cancer
24% higher risk of breast cancer
46% higher risk of prostate cancer

Carrageenan (E407 & E407a)—a thickening agent in dairy alternatives, deli meats, and plant-based products—was linked to:
32% higher risk of breast cancer.

Cancer is complex and multifactorial, but one thing is certain: the food we eat plays a massive role in shaping our long-term health. Cutting out ultra-processed foods and focusing on whole, nutrient-dense foods is one of the most powerful steps you can take to reduce disease risk.

Thank you to my friend Vani Hari for this image + bringing awareness to this critical issue.