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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: chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
What are Binders?
This lady explains binders much, much better than I could. https://www.alisonvickery.com/blog/all-about-binders-and-how-to-use-them/ Many of my moldie friends use manmade binders, such as CSM, fruit pectin (made into some kind of pill I think), dirt in pills LOL, and possibly charcoal or … Continue reading
Posted in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, nutrition
Tagged detox, detox insecticides, detox mold
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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
Coffee Enema Alternative
Great subject, eh? lol Many of my chronic illness friends use coffee enemas to help with detox. I can’t because of my hypotonia, so I came up with alternative steps. Eat enough (yeah, that sounds weird, but for 18 months, … Continue reading
Posted in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
Tagged constipation
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Probiotic Foods and MCAS
So, I’ve been thinking about this a LOT because at least 10 people with MCAS (or similar) have argued with me how they “can’t” do this. (Try to cure/help their MCAS with probiotic foods.) Well, here are my thoughts, which … Continue reading
Posted in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), MCS/Chronic Illness
Tagged detox, MCAS, probiotics
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Diamond Painting tips
for my MCS peeps diamond painting has no paint. Only a very mild adhesive on the “canvas.” a tiny bit of unscented wax on the “pens.” I have not reacted at all. To be able to pull out and work … Continue reading
Journal your way to better health
First let me be clear. I think most physical problems have very little root in emotional health. Except racing heart after a scare. 😀 However, if the emotional health is improved, we just plain feel better, and it might help … Continue reading
Posted in chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), God's Grace/Encouragement, Homelessness, Mold/Mould, Suffering/Grief, Writing/My Writing/Children's Books
Tagged CFS, chronic illness, CIRS, disappointment, emotional health, grief, help with grief, journ, long covid, Mold Illness, mold loss, trauma
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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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Ferment your Own berries
For an all-natural, probiotic drink with antioxidants and resveratrol (add the juice to water after done). Thaw (If using frozen berries which we do, to potentially reduce moldiness and contamination from scents etc. at the store.) Weigh Weigh the berries … Continue reading
Diet for Moldies
Eat everything. Continue reading
