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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: Low-Tox House
What is that STENCH?
For those of you who don’t know, and/or are not my Facebook friends, I broke my ankle so bad it needed surgery, and then during/after the surgery, I don’t even know which, I had a stroke. So I was in … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness
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Mom, the ceiling is dripping!!!
Yeah, I freaked out and caused one of our kids to freak out. But 10 minutes later, all was well!!!!!! WHEW. A little bit of snow had blown up the roof and under the ridge cap and into the attic. … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House
Tagged good winter attic, mold resistance, quality construction
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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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“Happy Coincidences” in our House
Actually I don’t think they are “coincidences” at all; I think God helped us. Sheep’s wool insulation. We used Healthy House Building for the New Millennium as a guide. But back when Bower wrote the book, ALL home insulations were … Continue reading
Posted in God's Grace/Encouragement, Low-Tox House
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Now I Know Why
April 2010 we left the mold house. My Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) and mold sensitivity and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) were all extremely severe. But by August 2010 we had made it to better air in the Black Hills of South … Continue reading
CFS and Energy
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a condition marked by extreme energy problems and Post-Exertional Malaise (PEM). I am fascinated by this short 4-minute-and-40-second video because it begins to explain the physical processes that are going wrong in someone with CFS. But … Continue reading
MCS: Banished from the Human Race Released
Our new book is now available on Amazon! MCS: Banished from the Human Race Our story begins spring 2010, when I finally realized our house was killing me. Later that year, I began writing experiences, ideas, and knowledge that we … Continue reading
What People with MCS Need
So what does it take for a person to enter category B, C, or D in my previous post? This depends greatly on the person, their overall toxic load, their unique body troubles, and their symptoms. These are the categories … Continue reading
MCS: the Big Picture
So with MCS, people can have mild symptoms or severe symptoms, mild disruption to their life or severe, mild energy problems or severe, and all levels in between. But the overall trend is what determines ability to stay in a … Continue reading
Posted in Caregivers, Homelessness, Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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