Hi One Voice,  I have been off line due to company.  (what a stressor for an
EI but they did try hard to come fragrance free not even bringing their
deodorant)  I have seen 3 doctors recently and missed two appts due to brain
fog.
One Dr. is charging me $25.00 for failing to appear (sigh).  I am improving
rapidly now that my big stress is over it seems.  Two ringworms have half
disappeared and others are fading and my tongue is looking better due to a
special
mouthwash with tetracycline, steroids (dexamethasone) and nystatin.  I did find
out from the pharmacist that a tongue virus is going around in Colorado
Springs!  I never heard of this in my life, have you?
    I reading 3 books at the moment and one is about lupus and a problem with
the tongue in lupus which I am wondering about.  I am also reading Celiac
Disease:  A Hidden Epidemic which might help you.  Celiac can cause unreal
things
to happen which I had no idea about.  It is an autoimmune disorder which
brings on other autoimmune disorders.
    I know from personal experience that perfume can bring on hypoglycemia.
One of these books addresses some stuff on that but now I can't remember where
I read it.  I reread and underline due to brain fog so if I run across it
again I will back channel you about it. Here are some symptoms of anaphylaxis
which I used to get (these symptoms) all the time in San Antonio due to the
horrible mold counts there:

1.  Swelling of the lips, throat and tongue (which everyone knows about)
2.  Difficulty breathing or swallowing
3.  Metallic taste or itching in the mouth
4.  Flushing, itching, redness of the skin
5.  nausea
6.  INCREASED HEART RATE
7.  lowered BLOOD PRESSURE
8.  Sudden feeling of weakness
9.  Anxiety or an overwhelming sense of doom
10.  Collapse and loss of consciousness

I have had all these but separately and still made it.  Be careful what you
eat and write it down and your symptoms so you can save your own life by
avoidance, Alice

In a message dated 8/5/2006 3:23:50 PM Mountain Standard Time,
onevoice_42@... writes:
I am so sorry you're going through all this. I hope you got some help at the
doc today. How did you make out? I'm still battling the hypo, one episode at a
time. I did have the RAST test and yes, it is helpful. I'm trying like mad to
deal with this hypo. I wish I knew of some kind of protein drink I could make
myself, I'm still working on that one!! Hang in there, Onevoice

http://wheat.pw.usda.gov/ggpages/topics/kasarda.html


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This past Saturday I got to go into Borders and bought 3 books.  This one is
especially good IMO.  I thought I knew tons about food allergy since I have
had it since about age 7 maybe even younger but its hard to remember back that
far!  ;-)

   I have been told quite a few things WRONG in allergist and EI doctors
offices!   I had suspected some of it based on my own experiences. For instance
a
SEVERE reaction can occur LONG after you have consumed the food not in the
first 15 minutes as I have been told over and over.

   Some facts I just learned:

   Some foods can give you a stroke!  Dr. D'Adamo writes about this too in his
book.  The foods contain hemaglutinins which cause the red blood cells to
bind together.  The main one to which I am very allergic is LEGUMES (beans and
peas).  These are a crossover sensitivity to peanuts.

Histamine straight up!  (foods that contain pure histamine!)
"There is a long list of other foods that normally contain histamine, which
can cause allergylike symptoms to occur.  These include some canned fish,
sauerkraut, mixed alcoholic drinks, bananas!, ketchup, soy cause, spinach which
I
love! (shock),  strawberries and yeast.

The symptoms of histamine intoxication are nausea, diarrhea, skin rashes,
flushing, and headaches.  Normally the liver removes the histamine in about 12
hours, unless the patient has cirrhosis, which decreases liver function.

   This book is SO good!  If you suffer like I do I highly recommend picking
it up (NFI). Alice


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Today I bought a book on celiac disease at Borders and I was amazed to read
that that gluten can cause a gait disorder which I have from time to time.
This is what Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic by Dr. Green has to say:

     Ataxia is a balance disturbance cuased by loss of position and motor
coordination.  Patients complain of unsteadiness, exaggerated movements or
overshooting the mark, and falling easily.
    In various studies, approximately 9 to 15 percent of patients with ataxia
of unknown origin have celiac disease.
     Ataxia may be related to diseases affecting different parts of the
nervous system, including:

    1.  changes in the cerebellum which controls balance
    2.  changes in the brain stem (which sends motor messages to the body)
     3.  changes in the peripheral nerves (we sense where we are because of
information coming in from our peripheral nerves; if these nerves are unable to
send messages, balance can be affected because of the limbs cannot properly
perceive where they are)

    Ataxia is one of the most frequent neurological syndromes associated with
celiac disease and is often seen without any GI complications.

from Celiac Disease A Hidden Epidemic
by Dr. Peter H.R. Green and Rory Jones


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Sorry to hear about all your troubles, I'm 27 and have had MCS since I was 12. I
live in South Mississippi and have respitory complications from MCS as well, I
wish I had helpful advice but I don't, just want to let you know you aren't
alone.

                                                            Heather

dbaxter47 <dbaxter47@...> wrote:
           Hello,

I'm in NW Alabama, and just joined this group to try to find help and
info. regarding my problems with chemical sensitivity. I've suffered
with chemical sensitivities for over 20 yrs., but my breathing
problems caused by chemical scents have gotten much worse lately. My
work environment was basically scent free until the boss hired a
cleaning lady who cleans during the daytime hours with Chlorox
products, and the fumes back up in my office. My boss is
understanding up to a point, but we'll see if the lady is still using
the strong chemicals this week after I talked to him a few days ago.
If so, I'm not sure where to go from here. Where do I get help for my
problems and/or a diagnosis, what are my rights regarding the work
place, and are there other people in this group who have respiratory
problems caused by chemical sensitivity? (The heat and humidity here
also make it worse, so no opening windows at work right now.)

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

Diana Baxter
Florence, AL






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Hi CW,

>From: TCW <boundless4ever@...>

>Hi Kristin,
>
>Thanks so much for your detailed response. I apologize for not
>responding sooner but have fallen behind and have a lot of catching up
>to do with my emails.
>
>I do have a few more questions.
>
>On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 02:35 PM, Kristin Haywood wrote:
>
> > Hi CW,
> >
> > Several years ago I did a lot of research into "safe" flooring. I
> > looked at
> > cork and found that I, personally, could not tolerate it. Same with
> > natural
> > linoleum. That doesn't mean you won't be able to tolerate one or both
> > of
> > them, but it does mean they aren't completely inert. The linoleum had a
> > very strong odor to it. Are you sensitive to strong odors, whether
> > chemical
> > or not?

>That's a very good question. I'm not sure if I react to non-chemical
>odors or not. However, it seems that I'm becoming more sensitive to
>things that I wasn't sensitive to before. So, I'm really not sure.

If you're sensitivities are getting worse I'd recommend not bringing
anything new into the house just yet.  You could easily end up becoming
sensitized to whatever it is and have to take it out. With something as
expensive as flooring, that could be a real pain.

Do you react to strong cooking/food odors like mint or garlic?

> > As far as other options that are easier on the legs and feet than
> > hardwood
> > or tile, I have cotton rugs around the house that help a lot. Since
> > they're
> > cotton and have no backing I can wash them in the washing machine
> > (easy) and
> > they're safe for me (chemical free).

>What type of flooring did you decide to go with? Do you have young
>children? If so, have the cotton rugs been sufficient for preventing
>bumps and bruises that would occur if a very active child were playing
>on it?

I haven't put in any flooring yet.  I pulled out the carpet years ago and
haven't replaced it with anything because I haven't found anything I'm
confident I can tolerate.  My best bet is probably Junkers hardwood
flooring.  I just haven't taken the time to get some to test out, and I have
no confidence that even if I do tolerate it now I won't become overly
sensitive to it after I've put it in.  So for now I live with particle board
floors.  Yes, I know, particle board is toxic, but it was already in the
house and it's 30 years old.  It's not like I went out and got new particle
board to put in.

>
>Where did you find your cotton rugs that are machine washable? Are they
>very expensive?

I can't help you much there.  I've had my rugs for a long time.  One I got
in Mexico about 20 years ago and the other was given to me.  I haven't gone
out looking for  new ones, although it would be nice to have more around.
Seems like any rug that's all cotton should be machine washable.

I've also got blankets on the floor for rugs.  Not exactly aethetically
pleasing, but it works.  :)

Hope this helps.

Kristin

Some new files added to the MCS America website.

Case Control Study of Genotypes in MCS
http://mcs-america.org/genotypes.pdf

Research Report on Satratoxin G from Black Mold
http://mcs-america.org/blackmold.pdf

CDC Summary of Public Comments Received for the MCS Sensitivity Report
http://mcs-america.org/comments.pdf

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity & Rehabilitation Planning Implications
http://mcs-america.org/rehab.pdf

Cement Manufacturing Mercury Emissions
http://mcs-america.org/cement.pdf

Use of Baking Soda as a Fungicide
http://mcs-america.org/fungicide.pdf

Chemical in Air Fresheners Reduces Lung Function
http://mcs-america.org/lung.pdf

Glutaraldehyde, Aldehydes, Solvents and Other Chemicals Present in X-ray,
Theatre and Sterilizing Environments:  Darkroom Disease
http://mcs-america.org/solvents.pdf

Cheney - The Heart of the Matter:  CFS & Cardiac Issues
http://mcs-america.org/cheney.pdf

Government Accountability Office:  Chemical Regulation:  Actions are Needed to
Improve the Effectiveness of EPA's Chemical Review Program
http://mcs-america.org/gao.pdf

Polybrominated Diphenyl Ether (PBDE) Levels in an Expanded Market Basket Survey
of U.S. Food
http://mcs-america.org/pbde.pdf

Miller:  Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance
http://mcs-america.org/tilt.pdf

Lourdes "Sal" Salvador, salvadorlourdes@...
www.mcs-america.org , www.mcs-hawaii.org, http://mcs-america.org/ama.pdf


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I could not agree more.  I believe a tetanus shot was my last straw before
becoming ill with mercury poisoning.  I also believe autism, SIDS, ADD, and
ADHD are all vaccine induced.  We are literally killing our children by
placing our trust in vaccines and doctors... just what we are supposed to be
preventing.  I think the high rate of unruly youth has much to do with CNS
damage as well.  Dr. Marc Sircus has put together excellent materials on
this and the National Vaccine Information Center does a super job of keeping
us informed.  I have links if anyone needs.  I also have many more links and
documents to upload to the MCS America site and would like to focus on
vaccines at some point in the future as well.  I'm uploading new links
weekly as it is time consuming to go through them all.  I've been adding
about 50 each weekend.

For the moment we have a letter to the American Dental Association in
progress regarding inaccessibility to dental care due to regulations
requiring x-rays (chemical exposure to radiation many of us cannot tolerate)
as well as an emergency preparedness list we are putting together of items
to have on hand in case of medical emergencies since many of us find health
care and ER's inaccessible, unaffordable, toxic, or we are denied care due
to lack of insurance or low paying disability insurance policies.

It is a terrible tragedy and what is worse is those affected are often to
sick to fight for the cause.

Lourdes "Sal" Salvador, salvadorlourdes@...
www.mcs-america.org , www.mcs-hawaii.org, http://mcs-america.org/ama.pdf

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Sent: Monday, July 31, 2006 9:18 PM
Subject: [GreenCanary] Re: New MCS Site


> Also Sal on the MCS America site  I was so pleased to see the article
> about vaccine injury and illness. People as well as animals are suffering
> the horrors of vaccine assault.  Physicians and patients need to be
> informed about the dangers of vaccines for themselves and their pets. We
> need to be allowed to make choices not mandated by the government.  I am
> back to doing some animal rescue work again (just a little bit ) and have
> several pets with horrible suffering illnesses from vacs.. that I am
> trying to minimize and reverse as best as possible. It is a terribly
> tragedy. Onevoice
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Thank You.

Lourdes "Sal" Salvador, salvadorlourdes@...
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> Absolutely wonderful Sal what you're doing! Onevoie

Glad you enjoyed it.  I will pass your comment on to the others.

Aloha, Sal

Lourdes "Sal" Salvador, salvadorlourdes@...
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Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 12:35 AM
Subject: [GreenCanary] Re: MCS Voice - August 2006


> Sal and everyone involved.  THANK YOU!!  This is a wonderful thing you
> are doing.  I am sending a copy to all my "friends" who do not "get
> it".  This is in a format that most people relate to, easy to read and
> follow and info.  Thank you sooooo much
>
> Rebecca O'Neil
> Brooksville, FL
>
>
>> The first issue of the MCS  Voice is here!  It is attached in PDF or
> accessible at the link below.  The newsletter is distributed at no
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Hi Diana,

Yes, we're all here with the same problems.  I too have MCS and suffer
respiratory distress up to and including cessation of breathing within
seconds of breathing those types of fumes.  Clorox is very bad and will also
caused blurred vision and mental confusion.

It think the first step in your case is to find a doctor and get a letter
asking your boss to make accommodations.  Reasonable accommodations would
include cleaning after hours rather than during work hours.  I'd suggested
checking with the American Academy of Environmental Medicine physician
referral for a doctor in your area.  Here's a link:

http://www.aaem.com/Referable_Physicians.html

Best Wishes, Sal

Lourdes "Sal" Salvador, salvadorlourdes@...
www.mcs-america.org , www.mcs-hawaii.org, http://mcs-america.org/ama.pdf

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To: <GreenCanary@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, July 30, 2006 9:18 AM
Subject: [GreenCanary] New to Group


> Hello,
>
> I'm in NW Alabama, and just joined this group to try to find help and
> info. regarding my problems with chemical sensitivity. I've suffered
> with chemical sensitivities for over 20 yrs., but my breathing
> problems caused by chemical scents have gotten much worse lately. My
> work environment was basically scent free until the boss hired a
> cleaning lady who cleans during the daytime hours with Chlorox
> products, and the fumes back up in my office. My boss is
> understanding up to a point, but we'll see if the lady is still using
> the strong chemicals this week after I talked to him a few days ago.
> If so, I'm not sure where to go from here. Where do I get help for my
> problems and/or a diagnosis, what are my rights regarding the work
> place, and are there other people in this group who have respiratory
> problems caused by chemical sensitivity? (The heat and humidity here
> also make it worse, so no opening windows at work right now.)
>
> Any thoughts would be appreciated.
>
> Diana Baxter
> Florence, AL
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Hi Chris,

   Thank you for replying to my post. I've spoken to two companies so far and
think I've got a fairly good game plan with one of them. Some people are more
creative than others. Appreciate your suggestions, Onevoice


   >>>Hire a professional duct cleaning company and tell them your
situation. I

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Hi Alice,

   I am so sorry you're going through all this. I hope you got some help at the
doc today. How did you make out? I'm still battling the hypo, one episode at a
time. I did have the RAST test and yes, it is helpful. I'm trying like mad to
deal with this hypo. I wish I knew of some kind of protein drink I could make
myself, I'm still working on that one!! Hang in there, Onevoice

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Hi Angie,

   Thank you I will check it out. Onevoice


   Hi, I have been very slow reading posts lately but I know you can
still get this book through Barnes and Noble. Not sure about Amazon.
Here is the B&N link.
http://search.barnesandnoble.com/used/TitleResults.asp?



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this just came in- thought some might be interested
Karolyn

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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR LIVER
One of the most important lessons I have learned in working with Daily
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bodies. Everyone knows about the brain and the heart for survival. But you
can't live without a liver, either. When your liver's not working properly,
you may feel sluggish, maybe slow, perhaps bloated, maybe headachy, muscle
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THE LIVER UNDER SIEGE
The liver and gut work hand in hand to vanquish toxins and keep us healthy,
explains Dr. Rubman. Liver and digestive function are intrinsically and
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through the liver for processing. Among the busy liver's many tasks:
Breaking down toxins and filtering waste products from the blood. Similarly,
it is the gut's job to send toxic substances packing out of the body. But
sometimes it seems that there are just too many toxins coming at the body
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Just imagine all the chemicals your body has to process on a daily basis --
antibiotic and hormone residues in meat, mercury and PCBs in fish, additives
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gasoline fumes when we fill up the tank, odious perfume on the person
standing next to you on the bus or train, aspartame from the diet soft
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(Tylenol), not to mention the myriad metabolic wastes earmarked for
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can result in toxic accumulation in the liver.
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rid of the many toxins that stand in the way of good health? According to Dr
  Rubman, effective strategies include a healthful diet, toxin avoidance and
sensible supplementation.
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Dr. Rubman compares the liver with a factory that needs the right raw
materials to produce the desired end product -- good health. Garbage in,
garbage out, so the saying goes. If you want to keep the chemical power
plant that is your body functioning at peak capacity, you have to treat it
right. To that end, Dr. Rubman recommends...
Follow a diet that is composed of at least half unprocessed foods. This
means fiber-rich unrefined grains such as brown rice and whole-grain breads,
steamed vegetables, ripe fruits, nuts and seeds. Fiber promotes healthful
flora in the gut, keeps food moving efficiently through the digestive tract,
and binds and transports excess bile out of the system so it is not
inappropriately reabsorbed by the liver. When it comes to produce, bucking
the current trend, Dr. Rubman believes that it is more important to buy
fresh, ripe fruits and vegetables in season rather than organic produce.
Environmentally stressed (by viruses, competition from other species, etc.)
plants grown "organically" can create produce that is much more toxic than
any that are commercially fertilized. Just make sure that the outer covering
is intact and not degraded in any way.
Cut back on exposure to toxins. Among other things, this means alcohol,
sugary foods, white flour and other refined carbohydrates (white bread,
white rice, pasta, etc.), processed foods and beverages that contain
high-fructose corn syrup and trans fats, fried foods, fast foods and
excessive consumption of red meat. Because of mercury content, go easy on
large ocean fish such as swordfish and tuna, eating them at most twice a
week. (Pregnant women and young children should avoid consuming them more
than twice monthly.)
As far as drugs go, keep in mind that even common over-the-counter
medications can harm the liver when taken in excess. Notably, acetaminophen
overdose is the second largest cause of liver transplants in the US. Take on
other toxic exposures one by one. For example, if your tap water is
problematic, opt for bottled water instead. (Dr. Rubman's favorite:
Electrolyte-packed Gerolsteiner.) Also be careful what you breathe -- paints
  pesticides, gasoline, etc., are also toxins.
Pump up your digestion. For optimal digestion, it's essential to chew food
thoroughly and avoid excess liquids with meals. (Dr. Rubman recommends
drinking the minimum amount of liquid with meals required to keep your mouth
from feeling too dry in order to avoid diluting your saliva.) You also
should vary your diet and eat real meals instead of grazing, advises Dr.
Rubman. These strategies will help you maintain optimal stomach acid levels,
which will in turn facilitate more efficient breakdown of food during
digestion. It also helps to consume about eight glasses of purified or
spring water daily (however, not with meals, in order to avoid diluting
stomach aid).
Consider supplements.
Vitamin B-12. Ask your health-care professional to assess your B-12 level.
Many Americans are deficient in this nutrient, which the liver requires for
optimal function. If this is the case, Dr. Rubman recommends sublingual B-12
pills, either hydroxycobalamine or methylcobalamine, which are equally as
effective as and less expensive than B-12 shots. (Avoid cyancobalamine,
which is poorly absorbed.) B-12 should be taken under a doctor's supervision

Dandelion and burdock. These bitter herbs stimulate the release of salivary
and gastric juices, says Dr. Rubman. They also help the liver bind and
remove toxins, and they promote the production of bile to stimulate
digestion.
Milk thistle. This botanical contains the chemical flavonoid silymarin,
which decreases the liver's retention of toxins. Choose a reputable brand
such as Eclectic, advises Dr. Rubman, and try it for 10 days to two weeks.
If you find that you feel better, a typical milk thistle regimen consists of
four weeks on, two weeks off.
Glucomannan. Made from konjac flour, this soluble dietary fiber helps
stimulate the conjugation of cholesterol to bile and decrease the intestinal
absorption of cholesterol. According to Dr. Rubman, natural glucomannan can
lower cholesterol more quickly, efficiently and safely than popular statin
drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor).
Using these simple strategies, you can empower your liver and
gastrointestinal tract to protect your body from toxins and achieve optimal
health, says Dr. Rubman. When you give your body what it needs to operate --
a healthful, wholesome diet, regular exercise, a minimum of toxic exposures
-- the rest takes care of itself.




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Soothing Solution to Depression
I had dinner with some friends last night whom I had not seen in quite a
while. As we caught up on our careers and kids, the subject came up about
the importance of getting a break from the constant stresses of our go-go
lives. I have learned to build what I call "moments of rejuvenation" into my
day that refresh me and enable me to do all that I do. My friend uses a very
different strategy and one that the Japanese have used for centuries --
green tea and its component theanine.
Theanine, an amino acid, has a reputation for counteracting the anxious
jitters associated with caffeine without interfering with its ability to
fight fatigue or sharpen mental focus. In fact, that's why drinking tea has
always been a mellower experience than drinking coffee. You might get a
comparable dose of caffeine from drinking either one, but with the theanine
present in the tea, you're much less likely to notice a caffeine buzz.
"Theanine is used in Japan to modulate mood and induce relaxation," said
Nadine Taylor, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and author of Green Tea: The
Natural Secret for a Healthier Life (Kensington). She told me that it
induces the release of a brain neurotransmitter called GABA
(Gamma-aminobutyric acid) that tends to calm down the brain. "Depression,
anxiety and irritability all come from high levels of tension and low levels
of energy," Taylor told me. "So if you can increase the energy and lower the
tension, you're going to get a great result on mood." The theanine in green
tea seems to do exactly that.
Theanine also triggers the release of dopamine in the brain, one of the main
brain chemicals associated with well-being. The release of dopamine probably
contributes to the sense of well-being associated with tea drinking.
Theanine definitely creates dopamine release," said Taylor, "and that would
improve mood." Besides the many studies that show green tea to be incredibly
beneficial for our health, many studies have also supported green tea's
value in mood modulating, including one in Japan in which women taking 200
mg of theanine had reduced symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.
How can you use green tea, too? "Theanine works best at doses of 50 mg to
200 mg, and the effects are felt within 30 minutes," Taylor told me. The
amount of theanine in one cup of green tea is 50 mg. While you can take
green tea capsules, it is best to drink your theanine in tea for the fastest
and best effect. Drink it on an empty stomach or with an accompanying fruit
snack.
Be well,

Carole Jackson
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Sources:
How to Protect Your Liver
Andrew L. Rubman, ND, adjunct professor of clinical medicine, Florida
College of Integrative Medicine, Orlando, and director, Southbury Clinic for
Traditional Medicines, Southbury, Connecticut.
Soothing Solution to Depression
Nadine Taylor, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and author of seven books,
including Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life (Kensington)
and her latest, Runaway Eating: The 8-point Plan to Conquer Adult Food and
Weight Obessions (Rodale). Ms. Taylor is executive editor of The
Nutraceutical Report, the on-line Webzine of the American Nutraceutical
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* Rubman on Digestion -- How to Protect Your Liver
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HOW TO PROTECT YOUR LIVER

One of the most important lessons I have learned in working with
Daily Health News contributing editor Andrew L. Rubman, ND, is that
the liver is probably one of the most important and most
taken-for-granted organs in our bodies. Everyone knows about the
brain and the heart for survival. But you can't live without a liver,
either. When your liver's not working properly, you may feel
sluggish, maybe slow, perhaps bloated, maybe headachy, muscle
achy... just not yourself. Ignored for too long, our livers can fail.
And in today's pesticide-laden, chemical-driven world, our overworked
livers are under virtual siege. This, says Dr. Rubman, is a major
health concern.

THE LIVER UNDER SIEGE

The liver and gut work hand in hand to vanquish toxins and keep us
healthy, explains Dr. Rubman. Liver and digestive function are
intrinsically and inevitably linked, because almost everything that
enters the body passes through the liver for processing. Among the
busy liver's many tasks: Breaking down toxins and filtering waste
products from the blood. Similarly, it is the gut's job to send toxic
substances packing out of the body. But sometimes it seems that there
are just too many toxins coming at the body from too many directions.

Just imagine all the chemicals your body has to process on a daily
basis -- antibiotic and hormone residues in meat, mercury and PCBs in
fish, additives and dyes in processed foods, fresh paint fumes, harsh
cleaning solutions, gasoline fumes when we fill up the tank, odious
perfume on the person standing next to you on the bus or train,
aspartame from the diet soft drinks you've been drinking, even drugs
such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as
ibuprofen and acetaminophen (Tylenol), not to mention the myriad
metabolic wastes earmarked for excretion. Taking just a little bit
more of a medication than recommended can result in toxic
accumulation in the liver.

What's the best way to go about supporting your liver and digestion
to get rid of the many toxins that stand in the way of good health?
According to Dr. Rubman, effective strategies include a healthful
diet, toxin avoidance and sensible supplementation.

EMPOWER YOUR LIVER AND GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT

Dr. Rubman compares the liver with a factory that needs the right raw
materials to produce the desired end product -- good health. Garbage
in, garbage out, so the saying goes. If you want to keep the chemical
power plant that is your body functioning at peak capacity, you have
to treat it right. To that end, Dr. Rubman recommends...

* Follow a diet that is composed of at least half unprocessed foods.
   This means fiber-rich unrefined grains such as brown rice and
   whole-grain breads, steamed vegetables, ripe fruits, nuts and seeds.
   Fiber promotes healthful flora in the gut, keeps food moving
   efficiently through the digestive tract, and binds and transports
   excess bile out of the system so it is not inappropriately reabsorbed
   by the liver. When it comes to produce, bucking the current trend,
   Dr. Rubman believes that it is more important to buy fresh, ripe
   fruits and vegetables in season rather than organic produce.
   Environmentally stressed (by viruses, competition from other species,
   etc.) plants grown "organically" can create produce that is much more
   toxic than any that are commercially fertilized. Just make sure that
   the outer covering is intact and not degraded in any way.

* Cut back on exposure to toxins. Among other things, this means
   alcohol, sugary foods, white flour and other refined carbohydrates
   (white bread, white rice, pasta, etc.), processed foods and beverages
   that contain high-fructose corn syrup and trans fats, fried foods,
   fast foods and excessive consumption of red meat. Because of mercury
   content, go easy on large ocean fish such as swordfish and tuna,
   eating them at most twice a week. (Pregnant women and young children
   should avoid consuming them more than twice monthly.) As far as drugs
   go, keep in mind that even common over-the-counter medications can
   harm the liver when taken in excess. Notably, acetaminophen overdose
   is the second largest cause of liver transplants in the US. Take on
   other toxic exposures one by one. For example, if your tap water is
   problematic, opt for bottled water instead. (Dr. Rubman's favorite:
   Electrolyte-packed Gerolsteiner.) Also be careful what you breathe --
   paints, pesticides, gasoline, etc., are also toxins.

* Pump up your digestion. For optimal digestion, it's essential to
   chew food thoroughly and avoid excess liquids with meals. (Dr. Rubman
   recommends drinking the minimum amount of liquid with meals required
   to keep your mouth from feeling too dry in order to avoid diluting
   your saliva.) You also should vary your diet and eat real meals
   instead of grazing, advises Dr. Rubman. These strategies will help
   you maintain optimal stomach acid levels, which will in turn
   facilitate more efficient breakdown of food during digestion. It also
   helps to consume about eight glasses of purified or spring water
   daily (however, not with meals, in order to avoid diluting
   stomach aid).

* Consider supplements. Vitamin B-12. Ask your health-care
   professional to assess your B-12 level. Many Americans are deficient
   in this nutrient, which the liver requires for optimal function. If
   this is the case, Dr. Rubman recommends sublingual B-12 pills, either
   hydroxycobalamine or methylcobalamine, which are equally as effective
   as and less expensive than B-12 shots. (Avoid cyancobalamine, which
   is poorly absorbed.) B-12 should be taken under a doctor's
   supervision. Dandelion and burdock. These bitter herbs stimulate the
   release of salivary and gastric juices, says Dr. Rubman. They also
   help the liver bind and remove toxins, and they promote the
   production of bile to stimulate digestion. Milk thistle. This
   botanical contains the chemical flavonoid silymarin, which decreases
   the liver's retention of toxins. Choose a reputable brand such as
   Eclectic, advises Dr. Rubman, and try it for 10 days to two weeks. If
   you find that you feel better, a typical milk thistle regimen
   consists of four weeks on, two weeks off. Glucomannan. Made from
   konjac flour, this soluble dietary fiber helps stimulate the
   conjugation of cholesterol to bile and decrease the intestinal
   absorption of cholesterol. According to Dr. Rubman, natural
   glucomannan can lower cholesterol more quickly, efficiently and
   safely than popular statin drugs, such as atorvastatin (Lipitor).

Using these simple strategies, you can empower your liver and
gastrointestinal tract to protect your body from toxins and achieve
optimal health, says Dr. Rubman. When you give your body what it
needs to operate -- a healthful, wholesome diet, regular exercise, a
minimum of toxic exposures -- the rest takes care of itself.

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I had dinner with some friends last night whom I had not seen in
quite a while. As we caught up on our careers and kids, the subject
came up about the importance of getting a break from the constant
stresses of our go-go lives. I have learned to build what I call
"moments of rejuvenation" into my day that refresh me and enable me
to do all that I do. My friend uses a very different strategy and one
that the Japanese have used for centuries -- green tea and its
component theanine.

Theanine, an amino acid, has a reputation for counteracting the
anxious jitters associated with caffeine without interfering with its
ability to fight fatigue or sharpen mental focus. In fact, that's why
drinking tea has always been a mellower experience than drinking
coffee. You might get a comparable dose of caffeine from drinking
either one, but with the theanine present in the tea, you're much
less likely to notice a caffeine buzz.

"Theanine is used in Japan to modulate mood and induce relaxation,"
said Nadine Taylor, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and author of
Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life (Kensington). She
told me that it induces the release of a brain neurotransmitter
called GABA (Gamma-aminobutyric acid) that tends to calm down the
brain. "Depression, anxiety and irritability all come from high
levels of tension and low levels of energy," Taylor told me. "So if
you can increase the energy and lower the tension, you're going to
get a great result on mood." The theanine in green tea seems to do
exactly that.

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Theanine also triggers the release of dopamine in the brain, one of
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with tea drinking. "Theanine definitely creates dopamine release,"
said Taylor, "and that would improve mood." Besides the many studies
that show green tea to be incredibly beneficial for our health, many
studies have also supported green tea's value in mood modulating,
including one in Japan in which women taking 200 mg of theanine had
reduced symptoms of premenstrual syndrome.

How can you use green tea, too? "Theanine works best at doses of 50
mg to 200 mg, and the effects are felt within 30 minutes," Taylor
told me. The amount of theanine in one cup of green tea is 50 mg.
While you can take green tea capsules, it is best to drink your
theanine in tea for the fastest and best effect. Drink it on an empty
stomach or with an accompanying fruit snack.

Be well,

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Sources:

How to Protect Your Liver

* Andrew L. Rubman, ND, adjunct professor of clinical medicine,
   Florida College of Integrative Medicine, Orlando, and director,
   Southbury Clinic for Traditional Medicines, Southbury, Connecticut.

Soothing Solution to Depression

* Nadine Taylor, MS, RD, a registered dietitian and author of seven
   books, including  Green Tea: The Natural Secret for a Healthier Life
   (Kensington) and her latest,  Runaway Eating: The 8-point Plan to
   Conquer Adult Food and Weight Obessions (Rodale). Ms. Taylor is
   executive editor of  The Nutraceutical Report, the on-line Webzine of
   the American Nutraceutical Association.

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Hi Kristin,

Thanks so much for your detailed response. I apologize for not
responding sooner but have fallen behind and have a lot of catching up
to do with my emails.

I do have a few more questions.

On Tuesday, June 13, 2006, at 02:35 PM, Kristin Haywood wrote:

> Hi CW,
>
> Several years ago I did a lot of research into "safe" flooring. I
> looked at
> cork and found that I, personally, could not tolerate it. Same with
> natural
> linoleum. That doesn't mean you won't be able to tolerate one or both
> of
> them, but it does mean they aren't completely inert. The linoleum had a
> very strong odor to it. Are you sensitive to strong odors, whether
> chemical
> or not?
That's a very good question. I'm not sure if I react to non-chemical
odors or not. However, it seems that I'm becoming more sensitive to
things that I wasn't sensitive to before. So, I'm really not sure.


>
> As far as other options that are easier on the legs and feet than
> hardwood
> or tile, I have cotton rugs around the house that help a lot. Since
> they're
> cotton and have no backing I can wash them in the washing machine
> (easy) and
> they're safe for me (chemical free).
What type of flooring did you decide to go with? Do you have young
children? If so, have the cotton rugs been sufficient for preventing
bumps and bruises that would occur if a very active child were playing
on it?

Where did you find your cotton rugs that are machine washable? Are they
very expensive?

> Good luck.
>
> Kristin
>
> >From: TCW <boundless4ever@...>
> >Reply-To: GreenCanary@yahoogroups.com
> >To: greencanary@yahoogroups.com
> >Subject: [GreenCanary] Cork flooring?????
> >Date: Thu, 8 Jun 2006 18:44:17 -0500
> >
> >Hello,
> >I'm researching options for flooring. My house is about 3 years old
> and
> >is still outgassing. It's full of the new house offenders such as
> >particle board, vinyl flooring, etc. We have synthetic carpeting
> >throughout the house except for the kitchen, laundry room, and
> >bathrooms which have vinyl flooring.
> >
> >I read some books about healthy homes and some recommend ceramic tile.
> >But, I know that the hardness would be a problem especially for my
> >husband. Just standing on the vinyl flooring hurts his legs. I'm also
> >beginning to notice leg pain if I'm in the kitchen a while.
> >
> >I've been wondering about cork. It's touted as being a good
> alternative
> >to carpet since it provides more cushion than hardwood floors or
> >ceramic tile. Does anyone have experience with cork? There are several
> >brands out there. The one that seems to be made with the least
> >offensive materials (such as exterior grade fiber board which emits
> >less formaldehyde) is by Natural Cork and is the floating floor. From
> >what I understand the Eco Cork isn't as good as the floating floor
> >product.
> >
> >I've read that cork and natural linoleum have an odor which is
> >offensive to some with chemical sensitivities. Was this from years
> >back? Has it been improved? I ask because ''no outgassing'' is one of
> >the main selling points of Natural Cork and Marmoleum (a brand of
> >natural linoleum).
> >
> >Or there other options that won't be so hard on the joints?
> >
> >I would appreciate any, and all comments. We have very little money
> but
> >I need to do something about this house.
> >
> >Thanks in advance.
> >
> >CW
> >
>


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Hi Chris,

Thanks so much for responding to my post about cork flooring.

I apologize for not responding to your response sooner but things have
been quite busy and I've fallen way behind on keeping up with my emails.

Thanks again.

CW

On Friday, June 9, 2006, at 07:11  AM, Chris Glennon wrote:

> CW,
>
> I don't have cork flooring, but I've seen it installed and it is
> beautiful. The key is the adhesives and sealers used must not
> outgas. Here is a store that is just around the corner from my
> house. They sell paints, flooring (carpeting and cork), glues, etc.
> that do not outgas.
>
> http://purehomecenter.com/afm.html
>
> Chris Glennon
>
> --- In GreenCanary@yahoogroups.com, TCW <boundless4ever@...> wrote:
> >
> > Hello,
> > I'm researching options for flooring. My house is about 3 years
> old and
> > is still outgassing. It's full of the new house offenders such as
> > particle board, vinyl flooring, etc. We have synthetic carpeting
> > throughout the house except for the kitchen, laundry room, and
> > bathrooms which have vinyl flooring.
> >
> > I read some books about healthy homes and some recommend ceramic
> tile.
> > But, I know that the hardness would be a problem especially for my
> > husband. Just standing on the vinyl flooring hurts his legs. I'm
> also
> > beginning to notice leg pain if I'm in the kitchen a while.
> >
> > I've been wondering about cork. It's touted as being a good
> alternative
> > to carpet since it provides more cushion than hardwood floors or
> > ceramic tile. Does anyone have experience with cork? There are
> several
> > brands out there. The one that seems to be made with the least
> > offensive materials (such as exterior grade fiber board which
> emits
> > less formaldehyde) is by Natural Cork and is the floating floor.
> From
> > what I understand the Eco Cork isn't as good as the floating floor
> > product.
> >
> > I've read that cork and natural linoleum have an odor which is
> > offensive to some with chemical sensitivities. Was this from years
> > back? Has it been improved? I ask because ''no outgassing'' is one
> of
> > the main selling points of Natural Cork and Marmoleum (a brand of
> > natural linoleum).
> >
> > Or there other options that won't be so hard on the joints?
> >
> > I would appreciate any, and all comments. We have very little
> money but
> > I need to do something about this house.
> >
> > Thanks in advance.
> >
> > CW
> >
>
>

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22 Hair Dye Chemicals Banned in Europe

Cosmetics Industry Says Most Not Used Now -- Safety of Another 115
Under Review

http://www.webmd.com/content/article/125/115978

http://www.adelphia.net/news/read.php?id=12993092&ps=931&lang=en
       Formaldehyde Feared in Hurricane Trailers
       Friday, August 4, 2006 5:48 PM EDT
       The Associated Press
       By SHELIA BYRD

       JACKSON, Miss. (AP) - Federal authorities plan to test government
trailers used by hurricane victims to determine whether people are being
sickened by formaldehyde emissions, officials said Friday.

       The Federal Emergency Management Agency said it was responding to 46
complaints from people in Mississippi who claim they have had health
problems since moving into FEMA trailers after Hurricane Katrina.

       The agency wanted to do what was in the best interest of hurricane
victims, spokesman Aaron Walker said.

       "They came to the decision ... of victims first," Walker said. "We
want to make sure our residents feel comfortable."

       The move comes three months after the Mississippi chapter of the
Sierra Club issued a report that found high formaldehyde emissions in dozens
of trailers in Mississippi and Louisiana. The environmental group has since
tested trailers in Alabama, where it also found high levels, said Becky
Gillette, co-chair of the organization.

       The group has tested about 55 trailers in the three states, Gillette
said. Not all the trailers, which were made by several different
manufacturers, had high formaldehyde levels.

       "In a number of cases doctors have been requesting new trailers for
their patients," Gillette said. "When we started this we didn't realize it
would be quite so pervasive and widespread."

       Walker said the agency couldn't verify the Sierra Club findings. The
Environmental Protection Agency will handle the sampling for FEMA. Officials
said they were still working out details of how the testing will be done.

       Formaldehyde is used in manufacturing, as a preservative in some foods
and in household products. It can irritate the skin, eyes, nose and throat
and high levels of exposure may cause some types of cancers.

       Gail Scott, 49, of New Orleans, said since she moved into her FEMA
trailer in May, she's had a rash around her ears and eye and sinus
irritation. She said her husband, Joseph, 49, has had similar problems and
her grandson is now staying with another relative.

       Scott said she contacted FEMA in June and three workers came out and
told her to open her windows to air out the trailer during the day.

       "But when you wake up in the morning, your eyes are burning because
the trailer was closed up all night," Scott said.

Hi

I've just been notified of an article in the UK Independent which
encourages all the things we believe in:

http://news.independent.co.uk/environment/article1211640.ece

Best wishes

Alexa


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Hi Alice
Can you share what brand that was? I am about to try one and would love to know
before I
do.
Thanks
Julie
www.PlanetThrive.com


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>
> They gave me a bottle of digestive enzymes at my EI doctors and then I went
> in the ER for the day from using it.  be very careful IMO.
> Alice

Response to Errors Prevalent in the Understanding of Environmental
Illness
Dr. Gerald H. Ross, M.D.
Past President, American Academy of Environmental Medicine
May 2000
www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/Nsaeha/Ross2000.html
<http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Health/Nsaeha/Ross2000.html>


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