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Facebook for Environmental Illness and Unexplained Chronic Illness Sufferers

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Once upon a time Facebook was the domain of students who used the social networking site to keep track of friends and share their academic and non-academic exploits.

However, since Facebook opened its cyber-doors to the the online community at large it has g [...]

CDSA Interpretation - Microbiology

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Continuing my series on interpreting the sometimes confusing results of the Comprehensive Digestive Stool Analysis (CDSA) today we're going to look at the Microbiology section.

Beneficial Bacteria

By now almost everyone has heard of so called "beneficial" or "friendly" bacteria, thanks mainly to probiotic yoghurt advertising that seems to be everywhere these days. Beneficial bacteria are in basic terms seen as the good guys within a h [...]

More intolerances

matty_o_connor01@hotmail.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

It looks like I have more food allergies going on, to accompany a slowly declining state of health. I'm certain chronically high insuling levels are really causing me some problems, along with the intolerances.

So, I'm stood at a crossroads with about 5 routes to choose from!

- I've done all that I can to control hypogylcemia over the past year yet still feel insulin is high and blood sugar continues to drop regardless what i eat.

- I've been [...]

Low Stomach Acid Test: Home and Lab Methods

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Low stomach acid, or hypochlorhydria, occurs when the the parietal cells lining the stomach are unable to produce enough acid (HCl) for whatever reason.

Low stomach acid can be a significant problem since sufficient amounts are required for a number of purposes. Firstly stomach acid is required for the digestio [...]

Halloween - Allergies and Chemicals Make it a Scary Night for Kids and Parents

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Without going into the history and traditional meaning of Halloween, these days October 31st is seen simply as a night for kids to dress up and have fun with the added bonus of treats a plenty bein [...]

A Thorough Disagreement to the Theory that Fibromyalgia is simply Psychosomatic

eireannleigh@hotmail.com — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Wondering if there's any truth to Fibromyalgia being a case, or in part a case, of Psychosomatics. Everything's connected sure.
But must i read the whole book in order to find out whether it is indeed either caused, or sustained by psychosomatics?

The Divided Mind: The Epidemic of Mindbody Disorders by John E. Sarno, M.D.

And if it is trauma/stress that effects a weakening of the immune system initially, how could one attribute it to [...]

Fullness and sleep

matty_o_connor01@hotmail.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

I've started to notice a shift in some of my symptoms which may be good or may be bad. The first is I'm waking up less in the night and able to sleep in longer. Waking up in less in the night must be a good thing, and naturally sleeping in longer I guess could work both ways. I'm still yet to get tired before 12 which is the main aim and will need to think about ways to achieve this.

The other symtpom which actually changed a few months ago is the food, stomach, [...]

Swine Flu Vaccine Worrying Many Natural Health Experts

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Since the first reported cases of swine flu, or influenza H1N1, were reported in Mexico in the early months of this year the subject has hardly been out of the media. Much of the coverage has been sensationalist and misleading and has led to what many [...]

Depression questions

Milinda_15_Little@yahoo.com — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

I have always wondered how bad depression could get when you're a teen in highschool. Could it be controlled? Or could you make it stop?

This is one thing I want the answer to. How many levels are there?

Is a Cure for Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Really a Big Step Closer?

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Since Thursday of last week when news of research linking the XMRV retrovirus to chronic fatigue syndrome hit the headlines many patients (and I suspect their doctors) have been wondering what exactly this finding means.

The amount of media attention this discovery by the Whittemore-Peterson Institute for Neuro-Immune Disease (WPI) generated in the press was unprecedented. After having the WPI press release delivered to my email inbox, the next day my mum handed me a copy of [...]

Television blues

matty_o_connor01@hotmail.com — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

The good news this week was I managed to shake off a virus which had troubled me for almost a week. It's possible it was swine flu, however whilst I felt like garbage, I could still function relatively well. I managed to get into work but they were a few of the worst days I've ever experienced. I'd had about 3 hours sleep between 2 nights.

It's the first time I've experienced flu since becoming noticeably sick just over a year ago, and it took some determinatio [...]

Dawn Simulators for SAD and the Winter Blues

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

It's that time of year again for those of us in the northern hemisphere, the days are quickly getting shorter now and for many that means symptoms of fatigue, lethargy, depression and more. As a result, it can require the willpower of a polar [...]

Mineral analysis results

sarahwineglass@googlemail.com — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

I have had the results of mineral analysis. I have yet to have nutrioninst follow up this will be Friday.

Initial results low

Mg. K(None), Cu, Mn and probably zinc.

"probably zinc?" Not very scietific I know but Its in my shampoo so therefore accurate measurements cannot be taken.

I am a slow metaboliser.

I have had the dietry restriction of a slow metaboliser for 18 months or so other factors have to be involved.< [...]

Virus takes hold

matty_o_connor01@hotmail.com — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Well it was to be expected really. There is so much going round at the moment that all it probably takes is walking into air that has been freshly coughed into.

So I picked up a virus. Couldve been swine flu or something more generic, I can't tell. In anycase the past week has been horrible.

I'm about 60% better after feeling my worst around tuesday/wednesday time. I've kept on my supplements, increasing the vitamin C by 2g to 8g daily, and I've felt [...]

Pets to help fight depression and anxiety in environmental illness

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Many people suffering from environmental illnesses such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, and particularly multiple chemical sensitivity, lead very lonely existences. This blog entry will look at how pets can offer valuable company for some.

The symptoms of these disabling c [...]

Booze and Bagel

matty_o_connor01@hotmail.com — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100

So much for the steady week!

After a good week and a reasonable schedule of events lined up over the weekend, things were looking good.

Unfortunately being surrounded by a thousand university students in the union club led me to break my 1 year and 2 month restriction on alcohol. Not only did I falter but I faltered in style, swiftly downing 2 double vodka's and 2 double gin's on an empty stomach.

Surprisingly the rest of the evening didn't go horribly. My blood [...]

Extreme Oversensitivity

dfrediani1@comcast.net — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100

I have had candida for many years and twelve years ago when a practitioner told me to stop taking probiotics and I did so I suddenly found myself totally unable to take almost any vitamins, minerals, anti-fungals, medications, etc. - any pills (including anything in liquid form). Now the candida is causing a chronic viral infection for 1.5 years and other complications and I must try to get the candida reduced. Can anyone tell me how they cope with or coped with severe, I am [...]

Steady week

matty_o_connor01@hotmail.com — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100

I've had a reasonably steady week this week which bodes well. I did have some stressfull moments at work but managed to absorb it pretty well.

Supplements are going quite steady. My liver is much improved and bowel movements are okay, alot more solid. This might have been helped by the tribulus, vitamin C, molybdenum and NAC and/or keeping the diet tight and not overdoing any antifungals.

Made a mistake last weekend of twice assuming tonic water would be a g [...]

A day in the life of an Adrenal Fatigue/Candida sufferer

matty_o_connor01@hotmail.com — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Mornings usually begin with a sense of calmness as my body slowly kicks into gear. The stillness of the world is not replicated in my mind as from the moment my eyes open, all sorts of swirling thoughts beyond my control populate my brain.

I wander to the toilet and take a piss, routinely confused about where the fluid comes from considering my limited water intake the night before. Negotiating the stairs is next on the agenda, followed by the preparation of my breakfast and (fir [...]

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity in the Media and Entertainment Industry

maff@ei-resource.org — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 01:00:00 +0100

Browsing through the online news looking for stories about multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) yesterday, I came across a review of a play which features a main character with the illness.

The review featur [...]