http://www.ei-resource.org/ 2259-503 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/diets/anti%11fungal-&-anti%11yeast-diet/ Mon, 27 Sep 2010 10:17:05 +0000 2197-502 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/complementary%10alternative-therapies/epsom-salts-(magnesium-sulfate)/ I stomped across Epsom salts by chance. I usually use regular salt and was curious to see the difference. It helped me relieve symptoms of a foot injury that I'm struggling with. It doesn't wrinkle the skin and it has a calming effect( I soak my feet at night and sleep better and wake up more rested). I would definitely recommend Epsom salts instead of regular bath salts. I use two handfuls of salt in a sink of hot water. I found the recommended ratio to be 1% salt. ]]> Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:35:56 +0000 2974-484 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/complementary%10alternative-therapies/sauna-therapy/ I decided to invest in a portable FIR sauna to use at home after reading various books by Sherry Rogers and other authors on chemical sensitivity and the toxic burden we all carry in our bodies. Many of the books recommended FIR saunas as a means to detoxify from these toxins so despite my reservations about the cost I decided to take the plunge in the summer of '07 as I was getting nowhere with treatments I was trying for MCS at the time. During the first few sessions I experienced quite severe detox reactions and felt very sick for a day or two afterwards. Although very unpleasant I took this as a sign I was onto something so persevered! I used the sauna for shorter periods to begin with and slowly built up the time I spent using it while also undertaking detox diets, increasing my water intake and taking various supplements to support detoxification. I was soon no longer experiencing the detox reactions and within a month was seeing improvements in my energy levels and most noticeably in my thinking. It was as if I had begun to emerge from the fog that was clouding my thinking! I was less forgetful, concentrating was far less effort and I was able to focus on tasks for more than 10 minutes for the first time in years! Within another couple of months I noticed I was no longer reacting as strongly to chemicals which had previously had me heading right for my bed if I was exposed to them. Three years on I am still using the sauna a couple of times every week and although not completely cured I am a whole lot better than I was and can live a much more normal life. I now leave my house and am able to visit with people without wearing a filter mask! If you can afford it I highly recommend anyone struggling with EI get themselves a FIR sauna but be sure to start off slowly and build up. I hope you guys experience the benefits I have. Take care. ]]> Sun, 30 May 2010 21:57:01 +0000 3589-483 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/complementary%10alternative-therapies/qi-gong/ I have been doing giqong since the early 1990s and as a 60-something I can attest to its remarkable benefits for health and vitality. I loved the energising effects of the exercises from the first class I attended and more and more benefits have become apparent as time has gone by. I look around at friends and others of a similar age to myself and am so grateful I was introduced to qigong as I am in great health both physically and mentally and have as much energy as I did 20 years ago. Although I have adopted a generally healthy lifestyle there is no doubt in my mind that qigong has played a large part in the health I enjoy. While attending classes and groups I have also seen what qigong can do for those unfortunates who are battling various illnesses, including those discussed on this site (I actually came across this site while researching chemical sensitivities for a friend). Having spotted this page I had to share my experiences. I encourage all to give qigong a try. It is easy to learn and the exercises can usually be performed even by those whose movement is restricted. What do you have to lose! ]]> Sun, 30 May 2010 21:34:09 +0000 3589-481 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/complementary%10alternative-therapies/qi-gong/ Great description of qi gong and thank you for providing this site! I am 56 and developed fibromyalgia in my mid 40s which cost me my career and also caused major problems in my personal life. I went through so many doctors , drugs and other conventional treatments I lost count but none offered any real help. In desperation I went to a qi gong class as a friend of mine (very new agey!) had suggested. To my amazement and great joy not only was I able to do the simple exercises without pain but I felt energized and generally a whole lot better. I have attended the class for 2 years now and practice qi gong at home twice daily and the benefits have been nothing short of miraculous - less pain, more energy, better mood and motivation and what I can only describe as a spiritual awakening that has allowed me to rediscover myself and given me new direction in life. After a career in finance I am now working with a children's charity part-time and feel more fullfilled than I ever did before fibromyalgia despite living on a fraction of my previous income. Put simply qi gong has not only improved my fibromyalgia symptoms hugely but has also changed my life for the better in a way I never imagined possible. I know this might sound a bit out there to some peopleso all I can say is give it a chance and see for yourselves! Peace, health and happiness to all. ]]> Thu, 20 May 2010 22:22:06 +0000 3589-480 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/complementary%10alternative-therapies/qi-gong/ I was first introduced to the oriental practices of qi/chi manipulation that include qi gong, t'ai chi and various martial arts many years ago after being taken to a group session by a family friend. I was feeling truly dreadful at the time and not leaving the house much at all but I remember leaving the session feeling strangely uplifted and energised. At the time I didn't appreciate the potential long term benefits for health and well-being of what I had been introduced to but went on to be introduced to a form of meditation that suits me perfectly and have reaped similar benefits from this over the past 7 years. It seems some higher power really wants me to have these spiritual practices in my life! Recently having read more about the benefits of gi gong I decided it was time I made it part of my daily routine so I purchased a couple of books on the subject. I then began learning a form of gi gong known as Pal Dan Gum from the book 'Qi Gong For Beginners' by Stanley D. Wilson, Ph.D. Incidentally this is a great book with clear instructions and photos that makes learning the movements that make up Pal Gum Gum very easy. After only a week I was doing the gi qong routine from memory and feeling great. From the first few attempts I already felt similarly uplifted and energised as I had all those years ago. Over the past 3 months I have been practicing the routine daily and these beneficial feelings have only grown. After completing the sequence of movements I feel full of energy and much brighter in mood which helps motivate me and make me more productive as well as generally making me feel better and reducing my ever-present symptoms of fatigue, low mood, difficulty concentrating and focusing etc. I feel, just as with meditation, the benefits will only grow as I continue to practice qi gong regularly. Given how easy it was to learn this form of gi gong and how quickly I felt the benefits, along with the fact it only takes 15-20 minutes per day, I would recommend qi gong to all EI sufferers. The movements are very simple as it is their combination with deep breathing that improves the flow of qi so even those with pain and some degree of immobility can still benefit. ]]> Tue, 11 May 2010 21:00:14 +0000 2789-347 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/specific-treatment-protocols/martin-pall-treatment-protocol/ First, after reading Martin Pall's book, I want to add that, in the case of MCS, there is an additional thing to know. Apparently there is some "training involved", where, over time, the brain dedicate more and more neurones to react to the triggers/chemical. This is what increase the sensitivity and what makes it so hard / long to get rid of the problem. To cure it you need to be out of harm reach for long enough for the brain to "forget". That can be long, as in a few years... Anyway slowly, but surely, I felt great benefit from Martin Pall diet. After 30 days I tried to stop for 5 days. Big mistake. Because of the brain training I stressed above, you cannot stop the treatment! One need to be pain free for a loooong time to get rid of MCS. I had to start it all over again. Martin Pall tratment consist of about 16 capsules a day. After a while I experienced some side effect (tight muscle/cramps and very mild headache, dizziness), it's why I wanted to stop. Bad idea. But by adjusting the dosage just a little bit I made it much more bearable. After 1 month into I fell mostly well in most circumstances as long as I stay in my little rural areas (which was difficult before, despite the remoteness!). But I still have a few problem. I had the idea of seeing a local doctor which knows about MCS and he told me that Glutten (in wheat) and Caseine (in milk) intolerance are often precursor of MCS. While I dismissed it at first, as I got better and better (thanks to Martin Pall treatment) I noticed that I still had some mysterious spike of pain/symptoms. I am now experimenting with Glutten and Casein free diet. The effect is less obvious that Martin Pall diet but it helps me going one more step. I was even able to spend 1 day in the city feeling alright. But the diet is hard to follow, still experimenting in this area. And, apparently, so far, it needs to be followed on top of Martin Pall treatment. ]]> Mon, 01 Jun 2009 15:38:51 +0000 2357-340 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/specific-treatment-protocols/the-detoxx-system/ I ordered the Detoxx Book after reading about it here. The place I ordered it from said to get the Patient book since the Physician book was very scientific/technical. Well, the Patient book was pretty much a waste of money. It has lots of recipes and no explanation of the theory behind the diet. Just tells you what to do. I thought it was going to give a layman's review of the scientific/technical book, but no, it didn't. The Patient book might be good for the average person looking to do the diet, but I have extensive food allergies so most of the recipes are not usable, and my interest was more from a research point-of-view. I wish you had specified that there were two versions in your review, and had recommended the other version, or at least explained the difference between the two so people could decide for themselves which was appropriate for their needs... ]]> Sat, 18 Apr 2009 21:17:17 +0000 2341-326 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/psychology-&-energy-psychology/emotional-freedom-techniques-(eft)/ Wed, 04 Feb 2009 18:47:02 +0000 2259-279 http://www.ei-resource.org/treatment-reviews-%11-other/diets/anti%11fungal-&-anti%11yeast-diet/ Sat, 20 Sep 2008 23:53:00 +0000