The journey of someone with MCS, TILT and MCAD is often a lonely one. It is a journey plagued by solitude and isolation. The hardest part for those of us who have multiple illnesses and MCS is finding empathy and understanding from our loved ones. Too often our family and friends become overwhelmed and uncomfortable with…… Continue reading Things to keep in mind when you are visiting someone with MCS – TILT
If you have never dug your fingers and teeth into a juicy piece of oxtail you have not lived. Growing up with parents from different cultures including the Caribbean, oxtail was a dish we enjoyed repeatedly. People in the Caribbean and Latin America have been indulging in oxtail for centuries and you know what, those…… Continue reading Gut Healthy Oxtail Stew – Slow Cooked – Paleo – GAPS
What is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity? Imagine not being able to leave your home because your neighbors laundry softer makes you have migraines, vomiting, tachycardia and muscle weakness just to name a few symptoms. Imagine not being able to hug or be near people with perfume because your lungs react so severely that you have to…… Continue reading What is MCS
I wanted to share this article since some people who have been affected by mold/mycotoxins later develop extreme sensitivities to chemicals. These sensitivities if severe, dramatically affect the patient’s quality of life and although the patient knows the symptoms are real, people may dismiss their sensitivities as craziness. Souce: Discover Magazine Written By: Jill Neimark Its…… Continue reading Extreme Chemical Sensitivity Makes Sufferers Allergic to Life
Below is an excerpt from an article published in Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients, January 2001, Issue #210. The entire article is worth a read as it covers many aspects of MCS and the difficulties in diagnosing etc. Link to the complete article is below. Excerpt: “Movies like Erin Brockovich and A Civil Action…… Continue reading MCS UNDER SIEGE
