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Pesticides, TILT, and Mast Cells: A Growing Global Concern – Dr. Claudia Miller Presentation
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 chemicals and developing chemical intolerances,…
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Christmas Herbs & Spices – Coloring & Learning Activity – Free Downloads
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 as many copies as you…
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Use Caution With Dopaminergic Supplements in PANS/PANDAS
Updated from Dec 2022. Today I wanted to share a few thoughts about supplements and PANS/PANDAS because of what I have learned through our own families’ experiences and from consultations I’ve done with moms caring for children with these conditions. Years ago, when I began researching PANS/PANDAS and Autoimmune Encephalitis, I ran across a few…
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Ways to Share Love & Kindness With Those Who Are Hurting This Holiday Season
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 the darkness is there, hidden…
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I Just Want My Life Back – Mold Illness Thoughts
I thought I’d share a few lines I penned in my diary on a day that I was feeling completely overwhelmed. 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…
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Is Indoor Mold a Problem? – Does It Harm Human Health?
If there is one thing about mold that I’ve heard countless times is that mold is all over the earth, so it isn’t an issue to be worried about. People have told me that mold is everywhere, so what is the big deal if someone has mold in their home (sigh)? They reason that you’re breathing in…
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Sunday Reflections- Grief Isn’t Shameful
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 my office and my father…
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