Happy Valentine’s Day to all of my friends, both near and far. Here are a few crunchy, mold-aware, health-conscious valentines that I wrote for your enjoyment. Because laughter is good medicine for the soul! Graphics may be shared but written content is copywritten so please credit my page when sharing. …
It seems like a harsh statement, but I deeply believe that medical arrogance is one of the biggest sicknesses of the 21st century. It wasn’t too long ago that doctors often relied on treatments such as lobotomies and insulin shock therapy to treat mental illnesses, despite evidence that these treatments …
PSA! Being exposed to a toxin (poison) and experiencing symptoms from that exposure does NOT mean that something is wrong with your brain, and therefore you need to retrain it. In my opinion, working at turning off or lessening the body’s natural response to dangerous toxins is not the answer. …
In this post, I wanted to share some of my recent thoughts, and a word of encouragement for those who are navigating through chronic illness as a result of toxic mold exposure and other toxicants. As we encounter many trials and difficulties throughout our day, let us remember to be …
Have you heard of Myofascial Release & CFT for PANS, Mold Illness, and Autism? If you haven’t, then follow along. Myofascial release and CFT (Craniosacral Fascial Therapy) are two therapeutic techniques with great potential to provide benefits to children and adults with PANS and autism. These treatment modalities are also …
Yes, it’s true, mold exposure can cause rage and a host of other awful symptoms. Exposure to mycotoxins, which are toxic substances (secondary metabolites) produced by certain types of mold, can have serious health effects. One of the most disturbing of these effects is the potential to cause rage, as …
Are all diseases and complex illnesses a matter of genetics? Are you chemically sensitive? Injured by mold? Are your parents to blame? Not so fast. Genetics load the gun but our environmental exposures and our lifestyle choices help pull the trigger. “Genetics do play a role in the predisposition for …
Hi friends, today I wanted to share a presentation where friend Dr. Claudia Miller shares part of her own health history and how she was harmed by exposure to pesticides used by an exterminator in her home. She also shares the connection between toxic exposures such as mold, pesticides, cleaning …
Hi friends, I wanted to share a simple educational kid-friendly activity where I write about 5 of my favorite Christmas herbs and spices. There is also a matching coloring page for each herb and spice mentioned. Please feel free to download these PDFs to use in your home and make …
This holiday season, you may run into people along the way who are a step away from falling into an abyss. They may be struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, or not wanting to live anymore. You won’t know it upon first glance or even after briefly speaking to them, but …
Some days, I just want my life back! I want to see the pretty girl whose eyes sparkle with hope. I want to hear her laugh and say everything will be alright. I miss her infectious joy, her passion for life, and her unwavering faith. I miss who she was …
If there is one thing about mold that I’ve heard countless times is that it’s all over the earth, so it isn’t an issue to be worried about. People have literally said to me that mold is everywhere, so what is the big deal if someone has mold in their home (sigh). …
There seems to be a lot of talk around grief these days. Many years ago when you endured something traumatic it wasn’t the norm to hear people tell you to take your time grieving. At least that wasn’t my experience. When I was very sick from toxic mold exposure in …
Being mean spirited and casting judgments on those with disabling and debilitating health conditions is never a good idea. Before you judge or lash out at people in our community, consider these 5 things: 1. Some adults have to sleep/rest longer hours, not because they’re lazy but because their disability …
I’m so excited to share this new paper with you today. It is a topic I’m very passionate about because so many people I know are suffering from debilitating mast cell disease symptoms. From anaphylaxis to extreme food intolerances, mast cell activation syndrome and or disorder can be a life-altering …
Hi friends. I hope and pray that you are well. I’ve missed you. Lately, I’ve been hiding as we navigate through some crazy terrain. I’m sorry I haven’t been very active on my social media pages or blog these past few weeks. Life has been slapping me in the face, …
So way before this blog existed, I was working on a recipe book. During those years I developed recipes for various dietary restrictions and food sensitivities. I also taught classes on healthy eating, healthy cooking, herbal medicine and more. Although I still love to create new recipes and share them, …
Have you lived or worked in a water damaged building? Did you know that mycotoxins and other contaminants can decrease the formation of glutathione? In this short video I’m discussing the following things: 1.How do low levels of glutathione impact our health? 2. Life begins in the cell. 3.What happens …
The press release below is shared with the permission of Dr. Claudia Miller. SAN ANTONIO – Could your new home with its fresh paint, carpet and cabinets, as well as pesticides used around the place, cause a range of illness due to chemical intolerance?A new paper provides a long-awaited link …
I really enjoyed watching this video on how mycotoxins deplete our glutathione (GSH). This is one of the reasons why many of us mold injured people go on to develop chemical intolerances, mast cell issues, autoimmune and neuroimmune conditions. The video discusses how microphage function is compromised by low glutathione, …
The loss and constant suffering of mold illness and chemical injury can feel like you are constantly in and out of funerals. You bury one loss only to find that there is yet another one that you have to bury. Month after month, year after year, these losses can leave you feeling heartbroken, angry, …
I can’t pretend that I have a perfect marriage, nor can I say that we have always handled everything thrown at us with grace and patience. We’ve tried, but we’ve failed and started over so many times. Truth be told, we have fallen flat on our faces. We have quit, …
The other night I was in a group chat with a few of my sweet friends. These are moms who have been affected by toxic mold and chemicals. We were discussing how frustrating it is when people make snarky comments because you look good but all the while they …
Healing takes time, be gentle with yourself, and don’t compare yourself to others. Not everyone who says they are an expert in a field knows what they are talking about, so do your due diligence. Beware of professionals in any given field who have a hidden agenda or hold money, …
No matter what you do or how you do it, there will always be people who will criticize you, speak ill, and share false information about you. It’s been my bread and butter for quite some time, and it sucks. In the early years, I remember being at church gatherings …
Hi friends. How often do you find that it is hard to express just how strong a friend or family member’s perfume is or how awful their fabric softener makes you feel? What does it mean when someone says that you are masked and unmasked? I dive into these topics …
May is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month. MCS is also known as Environmental Illness, Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance, and Environmentally Acquired Illness. In Spanish, it is referred to as Sensibilidad Química Multiple and or Intolerancia Ambiental. This illness can be brought on after a toxic injury. Many people develop …
I’m growing really tired of hearing that exposure to toxic mold cannot affect you. In today’s video, I share a bit of my frustration with people who don’t believe the truth about toxic mold exposure. I share a few studies that discuss how mold and mycotoxins can cause certain conditions. …
I made a quick video where I’m chatting about: -Contaminated mail and opening packages outside. -Are library books safe? -Can one contaminated item cause disabling symptoms? -Some people may think you’re crazy. -Can friends and family gift you things from their moldy and or fragranced home? -We must have a …
Can we all agree that medical facilities and wellness practitioners should stop using toxic air fresheners and fragranced products inside their offices? I have to add that even diffusing essential oils can be a problem. They aren’t as safe as we’ve been led to believe. So recently, my husband was …
I’m so excited to let you know about this amazing company. Just before New Year’s, I received the coolest box of fragrance-free soaps from Canary Whiskers Soap Company. I wasn’t exactly sure what I was going to receive. Having tried several fragrance-free soaps before and having been sorely let down …
Over 18 years ago, when I started coaching and teaching about herbs, healthy living, and healthy eating, almost everyone in the health and wellness industry was pushing detoxification. Detox smoothies, detox supplements, and detox foot baths were slowly making an entrance to the health world. As I started to get …
Happy New Year friends! 2020 has been another hard and crazy year for so many of us. Today I just wanted to share a bit about our year, where we are right now, and what we’re hoping for. A decade and a half ago, if someone had told me that …
Abstract Fragrance is used in consumer products around the world. However, fragrance has been associated with adverse effects on indoor and outdoor air quality and human health. Questions arise, such as the following: Why does fragrance in products pose problems? What are sources of emissions and exposures? What are health …
It’s my birthday week, guys. Man has this year been rough. From hidden homelessness again to losing my belongings for a third time due to toxic mold to caring for sick family members and going backward in my healing journey… it’s been another challenging year for sure. I always dread …
Today I’ll be sharing comments and answers from the audience regarding the most important thing they wish people around them would understand about their illness. Below are the articles I mentioned in today’s podcast. Things to keep in mind when you are visiting someone with Chemical Intolerances & Sensitivities How …
I hope you’ll listen to today’s podcast. This is a great episode to share with family and friends. Below are just a few of the things I touch on during today’s episode:-Friends being resentful because of your illness.-Spouses not believing a condition is real.-Friends and family getting offended because of …
