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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: Mold/Mould
Building a House for MCS
Steve & I have been working on our new book, Building a House for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: a Mold-Resistant, Low-Tox Home. (That title is a mouthful! LOL) In the book, we explain in detail how we built the house and … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould, Writing/My Writing/Children's Books
Tagged CIRS recovery, clean house, dealing with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, fresh air, healthy building materials, house for environmental illness, MCS life, recovering from MCS, recovery from Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance, relief from toxic injury
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Sixth Month in the Low-Tox House
Let me say that without this house, I’d probably be dead. Among other complications to my surviving extremely severe Toxic Injury (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity), our young daughter needed scoliosis surgery this year. The surgery and many complications following has necessitated … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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Super Housing Idea for People with Mold Illness
So many people with mold illness/biotoxin illness/CIRS cannot find a place to live where they can heal. It’s a horrible problem. My friend has written a wonderful, new book on her experiences and the way she solved her housing problem–Camp … Continue reading
Posted in Homelessness, Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
Tagged camper van, camping, converting a cargo van, dealing with mold illness, housing for someone recovering from biotoxin illness, mold resistant cargo van conversion, recovering from mould illness, traveling for health
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Fifth Month in the Low-Tox House
It’s been a rough month! Accidental chemicals, sore throat and cough twice, and see below…. Specific improvement: Fewer irregular heartbeats. I’d estimate my heart is now working normally around 70% of the time (whereas it used to work normally about … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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How I’m Treating my Mold Illness/Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
So, I can’t remember what I’ve written about my “treatments.” Here they are. Exercise—I’m up and doing things as soon and as much as I can; I’m really tired of being chair/bedridden. Feels good to work my lungs. Skin infection … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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Fourth Month in the Low-Tox House
I have wondered—will I hit a plateau for a while in the healing process? So far, not! As long as I look at the overall picture each month (and not more often), I can see very steady improvement. So thankful. … Continue reading
Tips for Reducing Mold Risk in Your House
These are tips gathered over 6 years of mold experience and education from mold experts, builders, the Center for Disease Control (USA), and others with mold illness. Don’t let leaks go. Most people don’t realize that mold can develop in … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
Tagged healthy home, mold growth, mold in homes, mould and humidity, reducing mold risk
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Is Mold Bad?
Mold smells, destroys materials (like drywall), and causes allergies. But is it really all that bad? Yeah, it is. Granted, approximately only 25% of the population is more susceptible to mold illness. [i] However, mold is not good for anyone. … Continue reading
Low-Tox House Construction Materials Summary
A number of people have asked me how we built our house. So, I thought rather than keep losing track of my posts on Facebook groups and re-writing about this, I’d blog it and can’t lose it now! LOL Of … Continue reading
Posted in Low-Tox House, MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
Tagged building for MCS, healthy house, safe home
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Strange Science Things I Wish I Didn’t Know
To quote a friend of mine (who does NOT have Multiple Chemical Sensitivity 🙂 — “Fabric softener is like cockroaches. It goes everywhere and isn’t going away!” Well put, my friend!!! We’ve encountered fabric softener on pre-owned pans, … Continue reading
Posted in MCS/Chronic Illness, Mold/Mould
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