Our News
Great news, we have a new volunteer starting soon to help for a few hours per week with administration, welcome on board Lucas. We will shortly be interviewing for a new IT volunteer to help with the website and any IT issues.
Don't miss out on our Christmas magazine which will be out at the beginning of December for support group members. It includes articles on smart meters, toxicant-induced loss of tolerance (TILT), homeopathy and much more. Find out here how you can join the support group and see what other benefits you will get. It costs as little as £1.92 per month.
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Glossary: EI: Environmental Illness, MCS: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, EHS/ ES: Electro-Hypersensitivity
Tips For Dealing With Electromagnetic Radiation
In the past couple of years the topic of electromagnetic fields (EMF) and electromagnetic radiation (EMR) has slowly and finally started to make its way into mainstream media and thinking. Birgit Richards has put together a list of some of the easy things you can change in your home without great effort to reduce your exposure to unnecessary and potentially harmful levels of EMF and EMR. 1) Replace your cordless phone with an old-fashioned corded one. Your cordless phone would by far be the biggest emitter of electromagnetic radiation in your home and it does this on a continuous 24-hour basis, whether you make a call or not. 2) Turn off all switches at the power points at night or run everything from one power point and place a timer on it. 3) Hold your mobile phone at a distance and use the speakerphone while making calls or get a shielded headset. 4) Avoid appliances such as clock radios, stereos or televisions close to the bed. 5) Make sure there are no extension cords running under the bed or close to it. Click here to read more useful tips to reduce your exposure. Birgit Richards is a building biologist who has worked in Australia and Europe since 2009. She tests homes for electromagnetic radiation, indoor air quality, chemicals, mould and other issues and assists her clients in reducing their exposure to these hazards, often through simple measures. https://ecohealthsolutions.com.au/electromagnetic-radiation/
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Recipe: Beef Stroganoff
Free From: Corn, egg, gluten, nut, peanut, sesame & wheat; can be lactose, milk & soya free
A warming, tasty dish that is rich in iron, zinc and B vitamins. It can be made with dairy free cream and is ideal for wintry evening. Click here for the full recipe. Thanks go to Foods Matter for letting us reproduce this recipe.
Helen's Blog
I have recently started meditating again, this is something that I go through phases with but often put off as I'll tell myself “I haven’t got time” or " I can’t fit it in". I realise this is really an excuse as it only takes 10 minutes or so. It has made me look at other parts of my life when I say the same thing and try to put off what I don't really want to do. Going for a short walk in nature, clearing up the kitchen in an evening, trying some yoga movements. Although I don't feel particularly good at meditation, as often different thoughts will come into my mind, overall I do feel calmer. It is so easy for us to put things off in our lives. I'm going to try and carry on with the meditation and feel the benefits of keeping it up rather than wasting my energy procrastinating.
The Nose Knows But Not Always
Odours can serve as important warning signals for Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT). An odour can let us know when a chemical is present that is not good for us, or has the potential to make us sick. It is not always easy to identify a harmful chemical, however. Some initiators and/or triggers lack any discernible odour. Other times these chemicals are masked by fragrances. Some people suffer from anosmia, which means they lack the ability to smell. These people may also be unable to identify harmful chemicals in their environment. Individuals who are anosmic and suffer from severe conditions like asthma or anaphylaxis are at high risk for developing life-threatening symptoms when exposed to chemicals to which they are sensitive. Continuous exposure to an odour in a home, workplace, or community can lead to masking (olfactory adaptation/olfactory fatigue). This is when a person gets so accustomed to an odour that they no longer notice it. The Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), a part of the Center for Disease Control (CDC), has a database of odours. Users can type in the description of an odour and see a list of chemical compounds that might be present in a given environment. It is important to be aware of your environment. This is especially important for indoor air, as most people spend 90% of their time indoors. Proper ventilation is a good first step. Also, minimize or eliminate scented products such as perfume, air fresheners, fragranced cleaning products, and scented candles. Also keep in mind that not all harmful chemicals have an odour. Pesticides, for example, are among the most common and most toxic chemicals. Baits and traps are good alternatives to pesticide application. For more information on pesticide alternatives, see the EPA website on Integrated Pest Management (IPM). This article was written by Dr Claudia Miller and Sabrina Gonzales. To find out their alternatives read the full article here. In our Christmas magazine (for support group members) we have more information on TILT. To find out more about the benefits of joining the support group click here.
Latest News
In 2017 S.C Johnson committed to phasing out a toxic fragrance chemical called Galaxolide from their products. Click here to read the latest on where they are with their progress.
Interesting article on mould avoidance. Read more here.
I came across this article regarding a lady whose son had suffered from MCS. He is grown up now and doesn't have any sensitivities but thought this was an interesting read.
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