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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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I love: God, family & friends, outdoors, gardening, animals, writing, reading, photography, cooking, music, dance, bare feet, long skirts, lavender & yellow, and chocolate.
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Category Archives: MCS/Chronic Illness
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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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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How God Rescued Us from HT
I could say a ton about “HT,” but suffice it to say that ours spread like wildfire, caused burning and other “HT symptoms,” but logic, experience, and circumstances mean that it appears to be crystalline DDT from old buildings, used … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness
Tagged DDT, HCCT, hell toxin, insecticides, SIRS, Toxic Injury
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anti-inflammatory, wild fermented, probiotic Salsa
3 pounds organic tomatoes (pesticides can inhibit proper ferment) washed and chopped 1 or 2 organic sweet peppers, cored and finely chopped2 onions, minced1 whole head of garlic, finely minced2 hot peppers, finely minced1 cup finely chopped cilantro, parsley leaf, … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Recipes
Tagged probiotics what to do with garden tomatoes, salsa
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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
“Dry Mulch” Method for Moldies
It’s not really dry; food waste needs water ultimately to break downBUT here’s a way to minnimize mold risk. Start with some safe dirt (I’m doing mine in a wheelbarrow and a circle metal thing off the patio. Lay things … Continue reading
Posted in Children, God's Grace/Encouragement, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Uncategorized
Tagged fairy gatden, mulch, mulch pile
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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
