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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!-
Steve & Christa
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Category Archives: MCS/Chronic Illness
2 Great Resources for Chemical Sensitivity
Three years after I started to become noticeably chemically sensitive, I read the book Amputated Lives, by Alison Johnson. Then I began to understand chemical sensitivity much more. The information is helpful; the stories are compelling. http://www.alisonjohnsonmcs.com/amputated-lives-coping-with-chemical-sensitivity.htm Just this year, … Continue reading
Taking Care of Yourself but Still Inexplicably Sick?
Do you work hard to take care of yourself? Eat organic with lots of fresh produce, avoid using fabric softener and other chemicals in the home, emphasize home remedies over pharmaceuticals, exercise when not too tired, try to sleep enough…and you are … 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
Why I Will Now Refer to my Illness as CFS
My illness has so many components to it, with so many pieces of various illnesses with various names, like FM, IBS, EI, MCS, CIRS, it is ridiculous. With all the acronyms that fit me, I could make an alphabet soup. … Continue reading
My Experiences Camping as a Moldie/MCSer in the Black Hills
Dear Moldie/MCSer/CIRS sufferer, Please check out these camping places for yourself. Environments change, as we know. Campgrounds change owners. Stuff happens. But maybe this at least gives you a place to start. You can call and ask questions. Many campground … Continue reading
The Big Hit on my Health
In my last post, I mentioned 9 events from fall 2016 to February 2018 that struck at my health. Keep in mind my Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is worse than probably at least 95% of people who have it. I … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Suffering/Grief
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Good News and Bad News and Good News
Back in the fall of 2016, I had reported my energy about 25% of normal. This was up from about 5% of normal in January 2016. However, from health categorization articles and friends talking with me, I realized I was … 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
Homeschooling on the Road
Many people with mold illness (CIRS, bio-toxin illness) are finding the joys of recovery through camping and traveling. Others just love to travel or have picked RV life for fun. If you are traveling with children and would like to … Continue reading
Posted in Children, Homelessness, Homeschooling, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
Tagged CIRS recovery, full-time RV life, homeschooling, Mold Illness
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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
