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Bee Stings: First-hand Solutions to Second-hand Reactions, Naturally

 

Prevention Protects Bees and You

I’ve written previously regarding the global concerns about the diminishing mysterious decline of honeybees. One consequence of bee stings that many who are stung do not think about is specifically what happens when a bee stings you, specifically a honeybee, she dies. Therefore, prevention is prudent for you and the bee...click to continue reading...

Third-hand Smoke -- Invisible Toxic Gases...Protect Yourself!

Cigarette Smoke 101:

• Second-hand smoke is the smoke from another's cigarette.
• Third-hand smoke is the invisible, toxic gases and particulates that cling to hair, skin, clothing, furnishings, automobile interiors, public places, aircraft -- AFTER smoking has ceased.  
• Toxic chemicals in smoke linger and become embedded in people and everthing within the environment where the smoke was airborne and...are still inhaled after any visible smoke is long gone.
• Third-hand smoke endangers ANYONE who comes into contact with smokers, their homes, cars, or their possessions -- airing out a room or car by opening windows or using fans may make you feel the air is clean...it is NOT...it is STILL contaminated with toxic gases and particulates...Click to continue reading...

Fibromyalgia & Victims of Inflammation...watch out for more saboteurs!

As if it wasn't enough to have to eliminate nightshades in our diet in order to keep from accelerating an inflammatory condition. Now, there's new information that you need to know about soy.

 

I' have written for over ten years about the necessity to AVOID ALL nightshades if you have existing inflammation. If you do not do so for at least 90 days, you won't know the benefits...maybe you're so use to living with the pain you don't actually know how destructive it is and don't recognize when it's alleviated...Click to continue reading...

If You are a Victim of Environmental Illness or Multiple Chemical Sensitivies, You need to know this!

It's come to my attention, much more lately, that some of the patients I consult with who are already among the most sensitive to chemicals and most things in their enviroment are now losing the little quality of life they have left when their immune system is even more taxed through therapies and devices that add to their Electromagnetic Toxic Load....allow me to explain. Click to continue reading...

De-Scents-itize Your Home...For Health's Sake, Naturally!

De-Scents-itize Your Home

Did you know…

   

   Current research shows 3 in 5 people respond negatively to synthetic fragrances? Click to continue reading...

Eleven Dangerous Chemicals in Your Home, Office and Vehicle

Household consumer products injure 33.1 million people in the United States every year. These incidents cost $800 billion in related expenses from death, injury or property damages. And many scientists are starting to believe that, in particular, the chemicals found in a wide variety of the goods you use every day may be more toxic than previously thought.

This brain scan shows a healthy brain to the left and one exposed to chemicals on the right...talk about losing one's marbles! Need more proof? I don't. Click to continue reading...

MARS: Multiple Allergic Response Syndromes Part 2 of 2

 

The Role of the Lymphatic System

 

  The lymph nodes act as filtering stations, detecting foreign and potentially harmful substances in the lymph fluid; acting like spongy filter sacks as part of the lymph system. Lymph fluid in an adult equals one to two quarts; accounting for 1% to 3% of body weight. The lymph system is basically the body’s secondary circulation system, thus toxic substances are circulated throughout the system directly through the lymph ducts and nodes connected to the small and large intestines. Click here to continue reading...

Multiple Allergic Response Syndromes (MARS) Part 1 of 2

This article is dedicated to all those who are victims of multiple allergic responses, (aka multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) or environmental illness (EI), and are viewed with hostility, anger, and suspicion in a world and health care system that requires double-blind studies before a condition is considered "real". Click to continue reading...

The "Fabric" of Allergic Responses

I don’t know about you but I’m reacting to a bio-based processed textile made from reconstituted cellulose from the beech tree. It is used in outer clothing, underwear, towels, bath robes, upholstery, bedding, and also combined with cotton, spandex and other textiles. I’m getting more and more calls from patients following my lead for effective “detective work” in finding the “clues” to their sudden-onset symptoms back to Modal. Click here to continue reading...

Wiked Candles: Are You Unknowingly Poisoning Your Health & Environment? Simple Test for Toxic Metals

Winter Solstice is arriving and it’s that time of year when more of us add candles to inspire a relaxing atmosphere to warm the soul and light the spirit as sunlight hours slowly diminish.

For us woman, nothing is more flattering to our faces than being viewed within the glow of candles – it softens the history of our experiences. Yes, candles are instant mood-modifiers but they can also be very toxic with emissions that are not worth the ambiance. Click to continue reading...