Posted by: Maff
on Nov 15, 2007
I came across a story the other day about the Welsh professional golfer Ian Woosnam and his battle with chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). Woosnam hasn't played a European Tour event since July after being diagnosed with CFS, but plans to launch his senior golf career next March at the Barbados Open.
This story made me curious to find out about other celebrities who are suffering from chronic
Posted by: Maff
on Nov 09, 2007
In the news this week I discovered that the Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) journal is getting a new editor-in-chief so I thought this would be a good opportunity to tell you a little bit about EHP for those who haven't come across it before.
Environmental Health Perspectives is a journal published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS
Posted by: Maff
on Nov 01, 2007
The third edition of Dr. Joseph Teitelbaum's bestselling book 'From Fatigued to Fantastic!' was released recently. Dr. Teitelbaum is one of the best known chronic catigue syndrome and fibromyalgia specialists and this title is basically all of his knowledge and experience
Posted by: Maff
on Oct 26, 2007
Earlier this week as I was browsing through news updates in my email inbox I came across a story which put a big smile on my face. It seemed that a member of the US House of Representatives was taking a stand against a medical board who were staging a witch hunt for doctors who dare to treat people suffering from multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS).
As someone who has suffered from severe
Posted by: Maff
on Oct 19, 2007
Around 7 years ago I had a test done called the Adrenal Stress Index (ASI). This test measures levels of the adrenal hormones cortisol and DHEA in saliva samples taken at various points throughout the day. Multiple samples are needed to get an accurate picture of cortisol levels as they vary considerably during the day in everyone.
My ASI results indicated that my cortisol
Posted by: Maff
on Oct 11, 2007
I'd like to tell you about my experiences with LifeWave patches. After initial skepticism I can report that I am quite frankly amazed and excited by them.
For those who don't know, a company called LifeWave Inc has been promoting a range of skin patches, much like nicotine patches, which they claim have various specific effects on the body. For instance, there are patches for increasing
Posted by: Maff
on Oct 05, 2007
Yesterday I reported on a group of students at Stanislaus State College, California, who are campaigning for a campus ban on fragrances. That story can be read here:
Student Group Pushes for Fragrance Ban on College Campus
As I mentioned in that story,
Posted by: Maff
on Oct 02, 2007
Last week I finally started studying for a bachelor's degree, 10 years after I would have done so if I hadn't been ill.
I am happy to report that I have now moved past feeling anger towards my situation and instead am glad my life has turned out the way it has thus far. I now have a new purpose in life that started with the founding of The Environmental Illness Resource and now continues
Posted by: Maff
on Sep 24, 2007
Yesterday I was lucky enough to attend the Natural Trade Show and Total CAM Show which are being jointly held at the Harrogate International Centre. I say lucky because I was able to see a number of talks on natural health issues by some great
Posted by: Maff
on Sep 21, 2007
After more than 5 months of solid work I am delighted to welcome you to the new version of The Environmental Illness Resource!
When I decided it was time for a new site I really didn't appreciate the work it would involve. The original site which I started in 2004 had grown to a total of 1200 pages which all had to be copy and pasted to the new site once I'd got the design and database
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