Avoiding Plastic
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Avoiding Plastic
(The Usa)
05/22/2013
I don't feel bad. I just keep reading about many who do and wanted to offer another possible cause. There are many who cannot afford all free-range, organic everything and my minimal experience is that it is not always the safest. Some are able to tolerate more than others but that doesn't mean no damage is being done and sometimes too late to reverse. I'm older than you and I cannot afford the risk.
(Canada)
07/05/2017
Mike: No two people are alike. Simply because 'you' do not react to plastic, does not mean someone else doesn't. Even my cat was allergic to any form of plastic. I am allergic to chlorine, yet most people still drink chlorinated water, whereas I become very ill from it. Comments like yours are designed to invalidate what a person is experiencing. Let's try to encourage people to keep going when challenged. Agree?
Hope you're still in good health.
Jan, I am in complete agreement. Plastics are chemical based and there is no way chemicals cannot leach into contents packaged in them. People are too trusting as I once was, that the corporations would do nothing to harm consumers. Plastics are for convenient for consumers and saving the companies money. Lightweight for consumer use as well as the shipping of items. I had to change brands of organic coconut oil when the company went from glass jars to plastic. My cats' dishes are all glass as are my dishes. Old ways are better ways. The only thing I have not been able to get rid of are plastic garbage bags and even those are toxic for the landfill.
(N. carolina)
05/31/2022
Chemical Sensitivity Remedies
Chemical Sensitivity Remedies
A month later, my tingling was slowing down but my stress was still up depleting my hydration system. My digestion was getting worse and found I had less tolerance to my regular food. Little did I know but it took a tole on my immune system, as sickness in a family can, or even planning a detailed vacation. Nurture yourself, eat right, learn about your body. Water can save you a lot of grief, allergies, sinus pain, body pain, simple truths to be your best everyday and gain some ground on your health.
Love, Joy
(Radford, Va)
02/04/2014
Joy, I read your post on MCS but ti didn't help me. I am glad you are feeling better (cleansing you new house) but what about when you go out in public---don't you get ill breathing stuff (as in perfumes) in public? can't even go to church because I smell junk that people are wearing. Now my church chose to put down new carpet. Carpets are loaded with formaldehyde. Do you take any kind of all natural supplements or anything. This MCS that I have has caused Tinnitus really bad and getting worse. Specialists just look at me like I'm crazy and tell me to learn to live with the MCS and Tinnitus. I am soooooo miserable but refuse to be defeated. :-(
Thanks,
Not Defeated
(Somewhere, Europe)
02/04/2014
(Fl, Usa)
02/04/2014
You mentioned that "specialists look at me like ..."
You would consult with a clinical ecologist—a doctor who specializes in environmental medicine. I assume you know about them. That is only doctor I would consider consulting in. Any other doctor doesn't really know much about the problem. I would never accept any doctor who just says I would have to live with it. I like your "Not Defeated" attitude.
(Colorado)
09/11/2015
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A great remedy for MCS smell sensitivity is the ayurvedic (ancient Indian) solution: put a small amount of ghee in the nostrils. This not only decreases the odor but cures the high pitta causing the smell sensitivity. I had MCS for years, but following the pitta pacifying lifestyle is the only thing working for me. I hope this helps someone.
(Ca)
02/07/2018
(Iowa)
02/08/2018
(Ireland)
09/25/2018
Thank you so much for this suggestion about Pitta imbalance- really appreciated.
I've been struggling the past two years and tried all sorts now. Past life therapy, allergy testing, food sensitivity testing, hypnosis, NLP. I've tried all sorts of immune support and Diatomaceous Earth (food grade). I have tried Homeopathic remedies. I have ended up losing the life I had - not only the dyed hair and the healthy smile and the few extra pounds but partner, friends, social life. I have ended up looking pretty awful. I can't use toothpaste anymore nevermind hair dye and I can smell detergent off curtains that haven't been washed in it for over a year. I can't deal with more than one food smell on a plate. I lost friends and family think I'm crazy.
Hormones definitely impact- my sense of smell gets more intense just before my period. I was given Allergy medication at the beginning and they made everything worse- take a look at the 'may cause' in any of the medications you currently use. Also- I don't know if this helps any of you- I saw an ENT specialist- he said that Migraines could cause Hyperosmia - now I get headaches from exposures but wouldn't have classed them as migraines as they were like a dull hangover. Apparently you can have a migraine that causes increased smell and nausea without the actual headache. He is sending me for an MRI and looking to rule out Multiple Sclerosis.
I feel for all of you and I hope that you all get increasing relief.
Detoxing from Chemtrails
Don't take my word for it, watch the sky for yourself. A jet plane gives off Contrails which is only water vapor and the sky trail disappears in a few minutes. They are a zero. Not so for Chem trails, as they are composed of colloidal Aluminum Oxides that the Hughes Crop patented way back in the '80's to reflect the sun rays.
This is a government project to control global warming. When you get in the morning look to the sky. Normally it will be blue, but soon the chemtrail jets will began to cloud the sky. By night fall, you will see no blue, just a haze. If you have a very bright flash light, shining it toward the sky at night will reveal a that the sky is filled with particles. This is the colloidal Al particles settling to earth. You will breath these particles and they will affect your brain and your lymph system along with plants that you eat, I.e. corn.
Last night, I checked into a sleep study in Cleveland, Tn. The sky was hazy. This morning my car windows were covered. I thought it was just dew. Nope, my wipers could not remove the coating as it was greasy. I had to spray my car windows to clear them.
My research has shown that this Al compound affects your brain and your lymph system as well as the garden we grow every year. All this garbage sprayed into the air has to come home, and it does.
My message is not to take my word, but research for yourself and watch the sky. You ain't dumb and can see this stuff for yourself. I encourage you to do just that.
Out of spit. ======ORH=======
(Ohio)
02/26/2022
Agreed, disgusted by this chemtrail. Living in 7 different states, all same things, planes everywhere dutifully spraying toxins on all over us. I wonder how we the people can force them to stop spraying?
Dynamic Neural Retraining System
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DNRS is a program that allows one to stop the insidious super sensitivity to everything. Actually your brain is protecting you from future damage caused by an overexposure event to a chemical or long term exposure. That is why so many get nowhere even after changing lifestyle, diet, detoxing etc. Once you understand how to change the 'high alert" that our brain uses to protect us from chemicals, you will go back to your everyday affairs without even remembering how awful life once was. Please please make this the very next thing you check out and do.
General Feedback
General Feedback
(Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa)
09/17/2012
Hi Robyn, Did you ever get yourself on the stem cell therapy list? I know you sounded disheartened that you would be the first one being treated for this issue. And you felt a bit like it was experimental. On a certain level it is but they are being used successfully for so many issues. Ask if they are using your own mesenchymal stem cells and can they take them from your blood rather than your fat. In speaking with others who have also gone for stem cell therapy, we felt a lot of trepidation because there isn't a lot of information regarding it. Honestly, I was nervous but took the plunge because my hips were unbearably painful. I don't regret it one bit! I am almost completely back to normal. Carolyn's friend also was successful in his treatment and he was very scared about it and almost cancelled the whole thing. He did it anyway since the doctors said there was no hope for him. It sounds like you are pretty down. And feel rather hopeless. Why not try it. You just might see a turn around. Blessings on you, Lisa
(Melbourne, Australia)
09/18/2012
(Calgary, Alberta, Canada)
09/28/2012
Fresh air and pure organic baking soda absolutely turns my severe itching, head-pain, dizziness and lethargy, etc. (from chemicals)... Off! I absolutely believe that God provides everyone with simple, simple, inexpensive methods to handle anything. This certainly has been true for me. 1)Metaphors in all health issues and 2)I show my appreciation for the gift of Life and freedom and prosperity and every detail in my life by simple, humble, quiet obedience and Gratitude (shown best by being extavagantly generous to the Least of our Brothers 'n Sisters on earth) and 3)ACV & soda & simple diet of mostly raw/mostly vegetables works wonders 4) Learn to control your thoughts & feelings. 5)Patience with the LORD's timing in all things.
I listen for inspiration particular to my situation. The LORD surely takes care of me!
These have worked wonderfully in my life ...
Just some ideas that might ring true for you.
(Stanwood, Wa USA)
03/06/2013
I don't have it as bad as you, but I have a really bad breathing problem from chemical sensitivities and sulfur sensitivities and everyone stinks and I can't go anywhere there are people or in stores either. I have horrible life threatening "asthma attacks" diagnosed as "severe persistent asthma" constantly, like clockwork all day, all night, every few hours. People smell so bad I can't go near them. I don't know how they can stand themselves. What the poor animals must think of stinky humans with their good noses!
What I have learned is that to help the adrenal glands and cortisol levels get better and to counteract really bad inflammation--bee venom. There is an Australian bee venom honey. You could look up "bee venom honey" and probably find it pretty easy. I use a local bee venom honey from Oregon, USA for my lung inflammation, but over the past month and a half I have been using live honeybees because they are more potent and I can't eat that much honey! It is called bee venom therapy or bee sting therapy. It doesn't hurt as bad as the inflammation all the time! It only stings for a minute, and then the pain feels better. Ice before the sting helps. Bee venom is used in MS and Arthritis as well. It promotes the production of cortisol in the body and apparently heals adrenalin glands. I don't think it will help all your problems, as you have a very serious case of chemical sensitivities, but if you have inflammation, it will help lots (unless of course, you are allergic to bees--don't eat the venom honey if that is the case).
I also recommend a very powerful chemical absorbing air cleaner. There are chemicals being sprayed in your country as well as mine called stratospheric aerosol geoengineering chemicals and they are so bad they are making those of us with chemical sensitivities and asthma suffer far worse than we would without them. The problem is everywhere (I believe there was a protest in Australia against the chemical spray recently) and that is why a powerful air cleaner is so important. Since you are not able to go indoors, it would be a good idea to get a gas mask. I wear one to the grocery store, or anywhere else I go, though I rarely leave home anymore, and am lucky to have a home with good air filtration. You may be able to tolerate a home if you use good air filtration in it. A gas mask will help to filter your air atleast some of the time. You'll get funny looks, but who cares what those stinky people think? Get a good gas mask, not a chinsy little thing.
I think detox is the only rout out of this chemical sensitivity horror, and alkalizing your body with very pure alkaline food and filtered water is very important. Lemons in your water may help, if you can get good organic lemons. There is no other way I am aware of, as food is difficult to tolerate, I know. I'm sorry you are suffering so much. This careless human-poisoned world has really destroyed many of our lives.
(Sweden)
08/30/2013
I would recommend 2 things- Faster EFT and Dynamic Neural Retraining System. Avoiding life is NEVER an answer. We were born to live, eat and enjoy life, not hide. Go get healthy and enjoy, have fun, and eat good food. There is a cure. Also, Marshal Protocol is helpful. Good luck from a survivor who now both enjoys perfumes, alcohol and can stand smokey bars (lived isolated for years before..)
(Nyc)
02/14/2016
(Arizona)
05/13/2016
(Toronto)
09/25/2017
I moved from Toronto to Kincardine, ON. Water seems extremely chlorine or something and totally burns and extremely dries my skin. As well building I moved to was painted garbage room below my apartment with oil paint. Very bad sensitivity that gets better for a day that I don't smell anything hardly and burning itching symptoms not bad and then so severe head, scalp, internally stomach, etc. I want to move back to Toronto but paid $3,000 to move here. I grew up here but was not like this.
I got Bell Allergy relief which helped but I had to take double the amount to calm it down to a level which still bothered me but I could relatively cope.
I am out of my mind and family thinks it is just me and my sensitivities. The building at first said they had painted with oil paint and then when I addressed the problem tried to say they don't use any oil paint.
Trees and plants around any area where construction of homes is going on gives me a sharp burning smell in my nose and itching through entire body. Could be the different trees plants grasses and lots more of it combined with the paints, building sealants that are being used. Elevator always has an oil smell but gets less at times.
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks
Cathy
(Faithville, Usa)
09/26/2017
Your body's many cries for water book by Dr.Batmanghelidj changed my life forever. I was allergic to everything. Water is held in place by minerals and when the electrolytes are out of balance from stress or diet then the body produces histamine .
Hemp Seed Powder and Kelp Powder
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Ingredients You Should Avoid
Just thought I would share two ingredients that are on the FDA's GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) list but I believe contribute to a variety of ailments that seem to increase over the holidays just due to combinations. I found them to have caused me a lot of trouble.
One is calcium chloride that is used as a firming additive in fruits to make pies. It is also used in jellies and cheeses to aid coagulation and as a firming agent in vegetables. It has been reported to cause stomach and heart disturbances. It used to be shown in the ingredients of canned carrots, potatoes and tomatoes but is no longer listed in some.
The other is calcium sulfate used as a firming additive, in yeast food and dough conditioners. Used in cement, wall plaster, and insecticides. Because it absorbs moisture and hardens quickly, its ingestion may result in intestinal obstruction. Mixed with flour, it has been used to kill rodents.
These are just two listed in "A Consumer's Dictionary of Food Additives" by Ruth Winter, M.S.
Because our food supply has been unavoidably infiltrated with GMO's I feel this makes 1 John 5:19 so true and in reality there is little difference whether canned, frozen or fresh. For me, the way food is cooked has made a difference.
Dairy cows are being fed GMO grasses and grains. This affects a variety of foodstuff.
Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Molybdenum
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I took magnesium and molybdenum every day. I alternated selenium and zinc.
For 2 weeks I took Mg, Selenium, Moly, then Mg, Moly, and zinc.
It cleared up all chemical sensitivity. It took a year.
I also took Jergon Sacha and a liver cleanse to clear out a viral infection that was causing the drain on minerals. I hope this helps.
(Phoenix)
07/27/2021
(New york)
01/23/2023
(NY)
08/17/2023
Meth Chemical Exposure
My current symptoms are now pressure in the head (mostly sinus cavities headaches, extreme nausea and ringing in the ears which never goes away just gets lower and louder and it's hard to keep food down. I can still smell the ammonia on some of our furnature mainly leather couch and bed I have sprayed them a number of times with 3 parts vinagar 1 part water (seems to have helped a little) I am now hyper sensitive to ammonia. I can't get near our cats litter box without a headache and we keep it clean. My question is will this go away or is it permanent damage and is there anything that might ease these symptoms? I had been eating 600 mg ibuprophens and aceteminaphen to combat the headaches. we were exposed to this 24/7 for a very long time some of the chems I could identify are: Ammonia, Acetone, red phosphoure, and I am assuming ephidrine and phseodoephidrine since they boiled most of it out of some sort of gelcaps leaving a burning rubber smell.
I forgot to mention we had the runs for months till we were finaly able to move also exposed to ether and who knows what other chemicals. It has been a nightmare. Can anyone give me any advice on setting ourselves on the road to recovery? All answers greatly appreciated.
(Syracuse, New York)
06/06/2013
Dear laker from Canada, I don`t see how you can go wrong with drinking a lot of good quality water to detoxify you, and your family's bodies. I use distilled water and recommend it. Other than that some moderate use of vitamins and a healthy diet can only help and not harm you. Hopefully you and your family can fully recover from this poisoning by volatile organic compounds of unknown to me types. I don't know what chemicals are used to make these drugs you refered to. I think acetone is one of them. This acetone is hard on the liver as are most of these chemicals. The B vitamins taken in moderate dosages should help with liver damage... Oscar
(Middle, Tennessee, Usa)
06/06/2013
I am so sorry about your suffering and so glad you got out of that house!
Activated charcoal powder is very helpful in detoxifying your body from chemicals. You can take capsules or tablets or drink charcoal powder in water. You can put a cup of it into a bath. (Not easy to clean up, but it will let the charcoal adsorb the poisons through your skin. ) Here is a link to how it helps with chemical poisoning. If your symtoms worsen with charcoal use, use less and build up to more. When using charcoal, remember it will get out drugs as well--including over the counter drugs and prescription meds. So, do not take it within two hours of medication.
http://www.charcoalremedies.com/benzene_poisoning
Another thing you can do to help detox your liver is castor oil poultices. Here is earth clinic's link to how to do that. It really does help!
https://www.earthclinic.com/remedies/castor_oil.html
It is important to drink a lot of water to help your body get rid of toxins. At least a half a gallon day. This could be your charcoal water or you could make a detoxifying drink with raw organic apple cider vinegar.
- 1/2 gallon pure water
- 1/4 cup raw unpaturized apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 10 drops organic lemon essential oil (Optional but delicious.)
If you mix a gallon of this a day (it will have to start out hot to melt the honey) you and your wife should drink it all during the day.
Eat as well as you can--avoid sugar, aspartame, MSG, etc. If you can juice organic carrots that would be a concentrated addition of nutrients to your diet, as would 1 T. Of blackstrap molasses.
It is important to keep your system moving to keep the toxins moving out. Charcoal can cause constipation if you are not getting enough water. Blackstrap is good for constipation.
Keep us posted and let us know how you are doing.
~ Mama to Many ~
111laker111: Definitely supplement NAC to boost your body's natural Glutathione levels. Also for detox boosting eat liberal amounts of Cabbage, Broccoli, and Brussels Sprouts. Wheat Sprout Antioxidant will help.
It may be necessary to do some body PH buffering (lots of info here on E.C.) as almost every type of chemical exposure will acidify the tissues. In the case of acidosis, detox enzymes get slowed down and sometimes dramatically. Alkaline Water would be advised here as well.
(Fountain Inn, SC)
06/07/2013
A well known method for drug de tox is the watermellon cleanse. Only eat/drinking the juice too, and as much of the rine as possible... down into the white.
I remember it was Reverend Lester Roloff, who had a girls home in Texas, used the watermellon method for those who came with an addiction issue. He'd have them on the watermellon diet for three days... only watermellon for three days.
(Waynesboro, Va, Usa)
06/07/2013
To remove odors from furniture, you can try sprinkling baking soda (maybe under & between cushions). It absorbs odor, also you can try leaving bowls of baking soda around (on a windowsill behind the curtain?). I had a room that had a musty smell and I grated up a bar of Fels Naptha soap, left it in an open bowl in the room and next day the room smelled fresh--like the soap, but fresh and clean. Odor gone and the soap smell also went away once the room was open. I use homemade detergent made with Fels Naptha and it cleans well and leaves no chemical coating behind.
(The USA)
06/07/2013
(Waynesboro, Va)
06/07/2013
(, The Usa)
06/08/2013
(Xxxxx, Yyy)
06/08/2013
I don't see why not. I would grate up the soap and sprinkle it throughout the drawers, etc, then vacuum up. You know, crumpled up newspaper absorbs odors and dampness. Cheap (from Hints from Heloise)
(The Usa)
06/08/2013
I was referring to a couch and chairs in storage. Thanks for the H from H tip... We have dresser drawers in the house that have a funky smell and we do have a mold problem. Can I crumple the newspaper and put it in the corners around the clothes? If I don't rotate my husbands shirts and underwear they absorb that smell.
(Florida)
09/15/2014
FELS NAPTHA SOAP, Was reading posts here, A year ago someone said this was a good soap to use for homemade laundry soap. DO NOT USE THIS SOAP, THIS is what caused my MCS. My wife made this soap, which is all over the internet about how cheap it is to make, after wearing the clothes for 3 months had a rash break out, This is when my MCS started, now all chemicals mess me up, Been 2 1/2 years, have to avoid all chemicals now. PLEASE DO NOT USE FELS NAPTHA SOAP
(Folsom, Usa)
02/17/2015
Hi, I too was exposed to chemicals through my job. Here's something that will greatly help you, but you must stick with this. You need to detox your body and rid it of the chemicals. First, start by taking Organic Apple Cider Vinager. Make sure it's from a herbal shop, and not pasteurized, you want the good medicinal properties in it. Take 1 tsp. In the morning and another tsp in the evening. It does not taste good, so pour it into apple juice and drink it fast like a shot. It is powerful. If you take it for a few weeks you will see a huge difference. Do not let it stay on your teeth because the acidity can remove your enamel. Next, you will need a blood cleaner. I suggest yellow dock. You can also find this at a vitamin shoppe or herbal store. Do not buy from GNC. Finally, each morning make a fruit smoothy. Buy mixed frozen berries, half cup yogurt, 3/44 cup of kale, 1 banana, ice, 1cup milk, and fill the rest with water. The kale will detox your entire body. This will taste good, help you lose weight, and bring your body back.
Neutralizing a Chemical Environment
(Denver)
03/13/2014
Helen: Enzymes neutralize environmental toxins. The nutrients in food have more protons than electrons. The nutrients in enzymes have more electrons than protons. The electricity reduces complex toxins to simple molecules that are inert. Activated barley has enzymes with the highest energies, followed by home made sprouts and ferments. Raw organic produce has enzymes.
Plastics
But the bottom line is: the risks are everywhere! We can try to minimize them but it is almost impossible! Maybe you would be interested in reading a book I am reading at the moment: The Great Food Gamble by John Humphrys. The author is British so the book is more about the British reality but in the end the British reality is nowadays, in the globalized world, the reality of many other countries! The book is very well written and will give you a fright, trust me..... Worth reading if you care about the food you eat! Many times I had tears in my eyes! Read and weep.....
Reader Q&A
★★★★★
(TN)
02/22/2019
Dear Geraldine,
I would try some internal remedies to help your body deal with stressors. Nettle and burdock come to mind first. Nettle and burdock are blood purifiers and nettle is highly nutritive. Nettle and burdock are easy to make into a daily tea. I buy them each by the pound. To make an infusion I put 3 tablespoons of the nettle leaf and 2 teaspoons of the burdock root into a canning jar. I pour a quart of boiling water over them at night. In the morning, I strain out the herbs and drink the tea throughout the day. I have seen these herbs, taken regularly over time heal chronic problems and the problems did not come back. But as Rome was not built in a day it takes faithful use of these things to see results.
I hope you begin to feel better soon! ~Mama to Many~
