Reviews written by Maff

The author has had 25 years experience as a doctor of chiropractic and naturopathy treating allergic diseases. In this recently updated edition of her book she looks closely at the role that nutrition plays in allergic conditions. She challenges the old medical dogma regarding allergies and draws upon growing research demonstrating that nutrition that has a negative effect on the acid-alkaline (pH) balance of the body leads to increased incidences of allergic disease whilst positive nutritional habits such as eating "good" fats can help to treat them.

A great book for anyone suffering from allergies who has found little help in conventional allergy treatment.

This was one of the first books I read on allergies in the home and it remains one of my favourites. The author explores the whole range of allergens that can cause people problems at home, from dust and pet dander, to mold and bacteria. The author also discusses which of these allergens are likely to be a problem in each room in the house. The book is written in a very straightforward style with easy to follow instructions and this is backed up with useful illustrations.

This book is highly recommended for anyone who suffers, or whose family suffers, from allergies at home and needs an easy to read yet comprehensive guide to reducing troublesome allergens.

This is a great book for anyone who suspects certain foods may be triggering symptoms and causing ill-health. The authors are well qualified to explain the issues surrounding food allergy and intolerance, including the difference between the two, which confuses many people. The book is very well researched and provides important information regarding detecting problem foods and solving the problem through use of an elimination diet, the treatment of choice.

I have used this product for a number of years now, including when my chemical sensitivities were at their worst and I had to wear a carbon filter mask whenever I was out and about.

There is no fragrance in this product whatsoever, which is always reassuring for MCS sufferers, and it never triggered any symptoms. I have just noticed that it actually lists formaldehyde in the ingredients list but this must be a very small amount and perhaps doesn't volatize in sufficient amounts to cause me any problems.

Although I do not suffer from skin problems myself, I have a number of friends who have eczema and have used this product with no problems at all.

As far as price goes, it is very reasonable, comparable with most regular dish washing liquids lining the supermarket shelves.

I first developed chemical sensitivities after being ill with chronic fatigue syndrome for 8 years. It followed the usual pattern of progressing from a few specific things such as perfume and cigarette smoke, to practically every chemical product going. I couldn't use any of the usual household or personal care products and couldn't go outside or be near people without wearing a carbon filter mask.

After strictly avoiding exposure to chemicals for around 2 years I began to find I could once again tolerate certain things that had previously triggered symptoms. My reactions to triggers also became less severe. Almost as rapidly as my sensitivity to chemicals had developed it now disappeared. Although I cannot say 100% that chemical avoidance was the sole reason for this since I was experimenting with various other treatments, I feel that chemical avoidance was by far the largest contributor to my recovery.

I have only given 5/10 for ease of use due to the obvious difficulties that avoiding seemingly omnipresent chemicals presents, at least at first. It can be stressful and put a severe strain on relationships. From my personal experience however I would highly recommend this approach to any MCS sufferer as the effort pays off in the end.