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From 2007 to 2010, I suffered accidental Toxic Injury (also called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness). But, the forced time in bed has given me time to write. It has been such a blessing to work on my children's books and stories!-
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Category Archives: Caregivers
Shelf-Stable Food
For the moldie life, camping, bedridden, in the car, times with no refrigeration, etc. 1. Baby food (I’m serious!) tiny jars/good serving size to use up and pitch the jar. I’ve had toddler meat sticks for emergency protein. I LOVE … Continue reading
C-PTSD
(complex ptsd) Many of us in the mold community get c-ptsd. Our traumas are not war-related, but many little traumas, burn-out, etc. can result in a form of ptsd. But it is complex because often our battles for our health … Continue reading
I Hate Journaling
So why in the world did I write a journaling book? Well, mainly one reason, my friends wanted it. Many contributed ideas and thoughts. I picked the best of these and put them in the book. It’s not totally true … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), God's Grace/Encouragement, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Suffering/Grief, Writing/My Writing/Children's Books
Tagged chronic illness, emotional health, grief, journaling, mold, mould, points for your therapist, working through grief
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Diet for Moldies
Eat everything. Continue reading
Food Nutrient Benefits
Following up on my post titled “Food for Health,” the nutrients listed there usually include these benefits: Magnesium (nuts): can help with sleep, sound sensitivity, binding toxins, and protein needs. N-acetylcysteine (NAC): can help rebuild the body after toxic damage. Probiotics: … Continue reading
How to create a “Pristine” Bedroom for MCS
If you can, replacing your flooring with tile is usually a huge help. This is because: Not only does ceramic tile NOT offgass, it also blocks whatever is below it pretty well (like subfloor with toxic glues or even apartments … Continue reading
My Liver Treatment
(AKA: detox) A little background: In 2010 in the moldy house, I could only eat 5 foods. I had a long list of symptoms. I was bedridden and could hardly get a bath once every 10 days even with massive … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
Tagged binding toxins, CIRS, detox, Lyme, ME/CFS, mold avoidance
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Inviting Guests to Your Home When You Have MCS or Mold Illness
For most of us with moderate MCS and even mild mold illness, having guests in our houses can negatively affect our health. This is because it is nearly impossible to avoid chemicals in “most” of the developed world, and mold is … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
Tagged beating isolation, decontaminating, socialization
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Interview with Author of Important MCS Book
Today we will be talking with Martha McLaughlin, author of Chemicals and Christians: Compassion and Caution. I love this quote from the Foreword to her book by Dr. Grace Ziem: “Using safe approaches regarding chemicals is not only Christian but … Continue reading
How to Raise Great Kids
Notice my title is grammatically incorrect; it should read: How to Rear Great Kids. But I did it to make a point: don’t make little things into big things! Sure, it’s great to encourage your kids to do their best … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Children, Homeschooling
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