Plant breeding without genetic engineering. Cause it's a thing, yeh? … [Read more...] about Greenpeace: Plant Breeding without Engineering
Ordered Eating, Sublingual Testing, and Traffic Fumes
Last Thursday week (of JANUARY this year!), I went to see my treating Immunologist and Allergist, Dr Colin Little. It's a 3 and a half hour arduously long drive from this new-ish property up near the Surf Coast of Victoria, Australia; I was lucky enough to have a friend drive the hour and half it takes just to get to my house so that he could then drive me to the appointment. I … [Read more...] about Ordered Eating, Sublingual Testing, and Traffic Fumes
What it’s Like to Wear a Mask, Part II (9.2 years later)
There are some people who need to wear a mask over their face to help them try to avoid symptoms bought on by breathing in allergens they are allergic to. There are other people who do the same because they have become sensitised to some/or all of the chemical ingredients in fragrances. And, more controversially so, there are people who wear one because they have become … [Read more...] about What it’s Like to Wear a Mask, Part II (9.2 years later)
The Toxic Classroom
In the article, The Toxic Classroom, by Dr Ann McCampbell, about how to create a healthy learning space, what makes a sick building and what people can do about it, there are some great tips for parents and teaching staff who are facing challenges presented by toxins and the way they effect those in the building. For not only can academic performance be impacted on, but also a … [Read more...] about The Toxic Classroom
Woman Quits School Due to Chemical Sensitivities
Kathryn Treat over at allergictolifemybattle has bought this newspaper article to my attention. It's about a woman in London who has severe allergic reactions to mould, dust, pollen and other allergens (it seems most of the natural ones, as apposed, to mine being the human made ones). Her story is deeply saddening, and if I'd read this mid 2012 while going through the anxiety … [Read more...] about Woman Quits School Due to Chemical Sensitivities