In regards to Generation X, chemical sensitivities and the state of our food system, Theresa over at Living Natural Today, poses the question, "What is a Gen Xer to do?" "There is a lot that can be done. Some simple action steps that you could immediately implement would include researching and learning about the food you are consuming,minimizing your exposure to toxins, and … [Read more...] about Generation X
Chemical sensitivities
Scent-Free Canada
Today, while procrastinating over my latest assignment for Industry Overview II (a module that's class that is fragrance chemical free), I came across this amazingly informative Pintrist page: Scent-Free Canada. I like how they have the informative byline: "Resource for fragrance-free, scent-free products available in Canada. Share with Coworkers/Family/Friends! Note: If … [Read more...] about Scent-Free Canada
Healing the Gut
All disease begins in the gut. ~ Hippocrates If that is true, then I'm on my way to a cure… Recently, I underwent testing with Doctor of Environmental Medicine, Professor Rob Allen, at the NIIM Wellness Clinic, Hawthorn East, Victoria, Australia. The Professor is a lovely older man, who is quite serious in nature, yet surprisingly humorous, which makes visiting him always a … [Read more...] about Healing the Gut
MedicAlert ID, Chemical Sensitivity and MCS
This here is my Medicalert bracelet. My new one that is. In 2009, I threw away my old one because I had recovered so much that I did not see being exposed to chemicals as a threat to my health because I wasn't having painful, life impacting symptoms. And I just didn't see the need for it. As soon as my health improved I stopped paying my yearly fee, and stopped … [Read more...] about MedicAlert ID, Chemical Sensitivity and MCS
Book Review: Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Causes, Effects, Personal Experiences and Resources by Els Valkenburg My rating: 5 of 5 stars I inhaled this book in one sitting, literally. I gassed myself on the petrochemical inks used in the printing of it; because I wanted to know how, what, why MCS. (Not that I'm an MCS-er (cause like, it doesn't bloody *exist* here in … [Read more...] about Book Review: Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity