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Deodorant
The perfect solution for the chemically sensitive
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When I first became chemically sensitive it was easy to drop some of those products that aren't essentials but you really can't do without deodorant can you? At first I simply had to go without as all of the deodorants in the supermarket were the usual chemical-laden aerosol sprays. Luckily I soon discovered mineral salt deoderants and have used this Crystal Spray Body Deodorant on and off for 2 years now. It really is perfect for the chemically sensitive as it contains no volatile organic compounds (VOCs) at all. Instead of using powerful chemical fragrances to mask body odour, this product simply uses natural mineral salts dissolved in water.The mineral salts absorb an odours very effectively even when doing physical activity or on very hot days. The only downside is that this product, because it is basically a solution of mineral salts, tends to drip if you put too much on. The fact is you don't actually need to apply that much anyway, just a couple of sprays under each arm is enough. It also lasts much longer than regular deodorants as a result. For anyone suffering from chemical sensitivities or otherwise seeking a more natural, chemical-free deodorant, you can't go wrong with this! |
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Nutrients A-F
Well worth a try for those suffering from fatigue
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I've tried both l-carnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine and noticed definite effects from both. Having tried both at a dose of 500mg twice daily I found both gave a strong energy boost. Unfortunately, rather than a smooth boost in energy that would have enabled me to maintain activity throughout the day it all seemed to come in one big lump rather like a stimulant. As a result, at the end of the day I was actually left exhausted and also had trouble sleeping due to the overstimulation. In this respect I found that the acetyl version was stronger, perhaps due to increasing acetylcholine levels. I should explain that I have experienced this overstimulation from a lot of supplements that others have found very helpful. This is more than likely due to my low DHEA levels which fail to provide a balance to the stimulant effects of various "energy boosting" supplements. I did find that carnitine supplements were very beneficial for my liver function which would be expected due to their anti-oxidant properties and ability to improve fatty acid metabolism within the liver. From my experience carnitine is a very powerful supplement that may well benefit those suffering from fatigue related illnesses. I would recommend a trial but suggest starting at low doses and building up to see how you react to it. Treatment
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Herbs S-Z
One of my favourite herbs - a great all rounder
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I only discovered Tribulus terrestris earlier this year and now feel very fortunate to have stumbled across it whilst researching stress online. As a chronic fatigue syndrome sufferer I am constantly feeling fatigued and drained as well as being unable to cope with stress. I wanted something to give me a boost and allow me to cope more easily with day to day tasks. Tribulus gave me results better than I would ever have expected. After taking one 750mg tablet per day for 5 days I really began to feel a sense of well-being and I was able to cope with a lot more without becoming stressed. I had not felt such a powerful stress relief effect before except with DHEA supplements. Unfortunately I was unable to continue with DHEA due to liver complications. Unlike DHEA however, Tribulus actually improves liver function along with its stress relieving effects. I contantly have pale coloured stools accompanied by abdominal pain which is associated with poor liver function. Taking Tribulus leaves my stools a nice healthy brown colour and stops the abdominal pain/inflammation within a day or two. I was so amazed by this that I checked the available research and there are indeed a number of studies indicating that Tribulus has powerful beneficial effects on the liver. I've been taking this herb at the same dose for a number of months now and continue to feel the benefits without experiencing any side-effects. Tribulus is now available from most healthfood stores and prices although higher than some herbs are not bad and well worth paying. Treatment
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Nutrients M-R
Cheap and Effective
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As a chronic fatigue syndrome patient I have suffered from sleep disturbances for many years. I use 1mg melatonin capsules on an as needed basis and find that they reliably induce sleep within 30 minutes when taken after getting into bed at night. Initially I tried higher doses of 3 and 5mg and noticed a slight drowsiness in the morning. I have found that 1mg is just as effective at helping me get off to sleep and doesn't produce any drowsiness at all in the morning. I have also not experienced any other side effects and am not aware of any safety concerns when taking such low doses. Melatonin supplements are very cheap and a bottle will last a long time, especially when used only when absolutely necessary. I have tried various other sleep aids, some of which have worked and some haven't, but I tend to come back to melatonin as it works reliably, has no side effects and doesn't cost the earth! Treatment
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Liver and Detoxification Issues
Informative AND Entertaining
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Not having previously been aware of this book, it was bought for me as a gift from a family friend on a whim. It turned out to be an absolute gem and I now consider it on of the best books I have read on the overall causes and effects of Environmental Illness. Dr. Matsen graduated from Bastyr University, one of only a handful of fully licensed naturopathic medical schools in North America, over 20 years ago and has been in private practice ever since. In this, his second book, Dr. Matsen embarks on a quest to educate the reader on the great importance of the liver for overall health. We learn of the factors, both from the environment, and within the body itself, that contribute to putting a strain on the liver's detoxifying capacity, and how an overburdened liver can have consequences for every system in the body, creating a host of symptoms. What makes this book unique, and in my opinion highly appealing and entertaining, is the way in which Dr. Matsen chose to present often very complex medical information, in a highly readable format that makes it accessible to a much wider audience. The information is presented by 9 fictional characters, collectively called "Liver Dwarves". Each chapter is presented by a different liver dwarf who is responsible for a certain body system. For example, Burpy teaches us about digestion, Spacey discusses the brain, and we learn about the immune system from Achey. Each liver dwarf talks about a specific body system in terms of its relationship to the liver. I have read a few reviews elsewhere that have suggested that the book is silly and unreadable. I could not agree more with this. With respect to the subject matter, Dr. Matsen could have written a book that read like a textbook and nobody would have wanted to make the ffort to get through it. The unique format of this book in my opinion makes it a very entertaining read and makes it easier to understand and assimilate the wealth of important information it contains. The Secrets to Great Health covers everything from gut dysbiosis and leaky gut syndrome to chemical sensitivities and allergies. The final liver dwarf, Docque, presents the author's solutions to chronic illnesses which he uses in his clinic. The book includes a large section on nutritional approaches to treatment and also prvdeslots of great recipes. This is an extremely well researched book that now has a bonus section containing almost 600 research abstracts from the most important scientific studies in natural health over the past 100 years. This addition is a fantastic reference for both natural health professionals and the layman. I can't recommend this title highly enough for anyone who wants to learn about the real causes of the whole range of chronic health problems based on a huge base of research. |
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Books Covering Multiple Environmental Illnesses
Personal experience shows in this book
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Gloria Gilbere is a traditional naturopath, homeopath and doctor of natural health and is an internationally known author and speaker. In this book she defines what she calls 'invisible illnesses'. These are the illnesses that visitors to this website will be very familiar with and include chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, leaky gut syndrome, and multiple chemical sensitivity. The term 'invisible illnesses' is very apt, how many times have people told you that you like fine? I can't count the number of times I have heard that phrase! Being a natural health practitioner, the author uses the bulk of the book to discuss the various natural therapies that can be used to manage invisible illnesses and set the patient on the road to recovery. Chapters focus on various specific issues that must be addressed for healing to occur. These include gut problems and the gut-brain connection, reducing the toxic load on the body, improving immune system health, and improving emotional wellbeing. The book recommends various therapies that can address these and other issues. Therapies include diet modification and nutritional supplements, herbal remedies, homeopathic remedies, and colonic irrigation. What sets this book apart from others in a similar vein is that Gloria Gilb? has suffered from invisible illnesses herself and managed to regain her health through the natural methods she now recommends to others. It's clear that she understands what readers are going through with these conditions as her compassion and empathy is clear throughout. This book is an invaluable resource by an author whose own renewed health is proof of the effectiveness of the treatments described. |
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
You are not alone in your struggle with MCS
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This book is written by a Seattle counselor living with multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS). She presents her interviews with 32 people coping with this life- impacting syndrome in different regions of the US and Canada. Each interview is accompanied by pictures which adds to the impact of the individual's personal story. In one interview a sufferer's spouse adds his perspective which offers important incite into how multiple chemical sensitivity affects the people close to the sufferer. This is a great book for people thinking they are alone in the nightmare of MCS. The book demonstrates that there are so many others out there in a similar situation and shows how they are coping with life as an MCS sufferer. Appendices include an overview of MCS, a sociologist's viewpoint, resources for support, and recommended reading. This is undoubtedly the most personal look at MCS I have read and as such I found it very enlightening. This book is sure to give hope and comfort to MCS sufferers. |
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
A great introduction to MCS
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Dr Rogers has been treating MCS patients and writing on the subject for many years. She is a leading expert voice for the MCS community. This 42 page book manages to pack a great deal into such a small space and is fully referenced so is perfect for introducing your doctor or other professionals to the reality of chemical sensitivities. Dr Rogers discusses, amongst other things, how nutritional deficiencies and genetic susceptibilities can result in MCS, and a proposed mechanism behind the spreading phenomenon, (when patients become rapidly sensitized to more and more chemicals). There is also a discussion of the role that oxidative stress plays in the development and perpetuation of chemical sensitivity. Dr. Rogers also lists the various chemicals that are most likely to be triggers for the condition and for producing symptoms once someone becomes sensitized. A large portion of the book is dedicated to the diagnosis and treament of MCS, which of course, is exactly the information that most of those afflicted will be looking for in such a book. This title is a fantastic introduction to MCS that provides a good overview of the condition, is well written with good references, but doesn't overwhelm the reader. If you suspect that chemicals might be causing your ill health or you simply want a good introduction to chemical sensitivity, this is the book for you. For more in depth information regarding chemicals and health, Dr. Rogers' other books are well worth a look. |
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
A great achievement by an MCS sufferer
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When I first became ill with multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) this is one of the first books I came across. Although it was first published a number of years ago now and could be considered a little dated, I still feel it is one of a handful of MCS books that sufferers MUST read. Bonnye L. Matthews, herself an MCS sufferer, must have struggled greatly to get this project completed and we as fellow sufferers should be extremely grateful to her for her efforts. The book is a collection of articles by a number of experts in various fields and Bonnye's own contributions. The expert contributor's include a clinical psychologist, medical doctors, and legal experts. This format gives the book a well rounded feel and ensures that each subject is tackled by a writer who specializes in that area and is extremely knowledgeable. The book is split into four sections. The first deals with the medical side of the illness and looks at the psychology of MCS as well as the wealth of research demonstrating biochemical abnormalities in MCS patients. This evidence comes in the form of SPECT scans, porphyria, cytochrome P-450 enzyme dysfunction, and more. The second section of the book casts a critical eye over legal issues surrounding MCS and why the worker's compensation system fails patients. Section three looks at the state of research into MCS and questions the quality of the science in many studies and the motives of so-called experts who denounce the reality of the condition or label it as psychogenic. In the final section of the book Bonnye L. Matthews relates the story of her own harrowing ordeal to gain recognition of her illness and get the financial and medical help that she was entitled to. This book is certainly not the easiest read as the contributors cover their specific areas of expertise in detail. For this reason however it is a very valuable source of information on this complex and confusing subject. Bonnye L. Matthews writes with compassion and determination throughout, as you would expect from someone personally affected by MCS. Her story in section four of the book will surely sadden fellow MCS sufferers but may well serve to wake up doctors, lawyers, legislators, and others in positions of power, to the realities of struggling with multiple chemical sensitivities. |
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Authoritative investigation of chemical sensitvity
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This book is considered one of the most authoritative on multiple chemical sensitivities and associated syndromes. Originally published in the early 1990's it is now in its second edition. The authors are both highly qualified, Nicholas Ashford holds both a PhD in chemistry and a law degree. He is Professor of Technology and Policy at MIT where he teaches courses in Evironmental and Occupational Health Law. Claudia Miller is a medical doctor and is Assistant Professor in Environmental and Occupational Medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio. Both have held important positions on national and international advisory commitees. With the authors' impressive academic backgrounds you would expect this book to be a very well researched and in depth investigation of the subject, and that is exactly what it is. Some sections may prove a little technical and hard to understand for some readers, particularly when not feeling their best, but the book covers so many important issues relating to multiple chemical sensitivity that there will certainly be something here that every patient will find useful. The first section of the book deals with the groups mostly likely to be affected by MCS due to chemical exposures, an overview of the chemical industry and its history, and the magnitude of the problem. The authors then provide an introduction to key concepts and terminology that they use throughout the book. This is an essential inclusion in a book dealing with such complex subject matter. The first section concludes with a comprehensive description of multiple chemical sensitivity, including the various substances that may trigger it (air pollutants, foods and additives, water and contaminants, drugs and consumer products), the symptoms that are experienced, and the implications for health in general. The second section of the book deals with the mechanisms, diagnosis, and treatment of MCS. The major proposed mechanisms for explaining MCS are covered in detail with extensive scientific and medical refernces. These mechanisms are grouped under limbic hypersensitivity, immunological, biochemical, and vascular. The book does also cover possible psychogenic mechanisms. The various methods of diagnosis and leading treatment approaches are covered in as much detail as previous subjects and this section concludes with a look at the areas of agreement and disagreement on MCS between allergists and clinical ecologists. This provides a balanced feel to the book and may be useful to readers when dealing with various health professionals. The third part of the book looks at how society and the individual need to respond to the problem of chemical sensitivity. The authors recommend targets for future research before providing patients with detailed advice on coping with MCS that includes how to get appropriate healthcare, housing and employment issues, medical insurance claims and compensation, and access to social and legal services. This information will be of great help to new sufferers who are struggling to find help and feel their lives are spiraling out of control. The final part of this section discusses the role of medical practitioners in these issues. The final, and very extensive, section of this tome is devoted to updates on all issues since the original publication. This section includes information on how government recognition (in numerous countries) of MCS has increased and the resulting improvements in help offered to those affected. It also includes a vast collection of new research findings relating to multiple chemical sensitivity that have appeared in the decade since the first edition. As I'm sure you can now appreciate, this book is certainly not light reading and is a very demanding read. If you or someone you know suffer from chemical sensitivities however I would recommended it wholeheartedly as it goes into all the issues in great detail and provides valuable advice and understanding in all areas. It provides the reader with an understanding of the biological basis for their symptoms as well as providing practical advice for living with the condition and getting help. For me, this book really helped me to understand the likely mechanisms that had resulted in me becoming sensitive to such minute amounts of everyday chemicals. A must have text for anyone suffering from multiple chemical sensitivity. |
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