Mold Hide and Seek – 10 Places to Check (Premium)
There are tens of thousands of species of molds. It’s everywhere. We live with it, breathe it, everyday. Of course not all mold is evil; penicillin is derived from a mold. But for people who […]
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Common Household Chemicals Affect Children’s Immunity
Editor: Research links a poor immune response to vaccines at ages 5 and 7 to the level of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) in the mother’s blood during the final weeks of her pregnancy. PFCs, commonly used in many household […]
14 Signs that you’re Chemically Sensitive
This overview of chemical sensitivity by Dr. Lisa Nagy serves as a helpful introduction; symptoms that may be involved are included. Environmental toxins can cause medical problems that are difficult for the average doctor to […]
Virus and Low Sunlight Raises Multiple Sclerosis Risk (Premium)
Low levels of sunlight coupled with glandular fever could increase the risk of developing multiple sclerosis (MS), say researchers. There are many suspected risk factors for MS and the disease is known to be more […]
Dr. Block Tells it Like it is in “No More ADHD”
No More ADHD (updated) by Dr. Mary Ann Block, is loaded with stimulant-bashing facts and complaints that the educational system pushes “labels” and meds. Families are directed to aggressively seek out doctors who will investigate the […]
Tackling a Moldy Washing Machine!
Mold can cause so many health problems that I decided to investigate my own home. While on my own “mold safari” I hit all the key places mentioned in my article “Mold Hide and Seek” and […]
Role of Environmental Factors in PANDAS Confirmed
Research confirms that environmental factors are linked to the development of PANDAS. Genetically identical siblings were enrolled in the study. This is the abstract of recent research (technical): Termed pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with […]
PANDAS in Identical Twins: Environmental Factors Play Role
Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcus (PANDAS) involves childhood-onset obsessive compulsive disorder and tic disorders. The symptoms resemble Sydenham chorea, primarily because they have an acute onset after a bout with group A Streptococcus […]