Environmental Illness / Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

 

MCS and EI: These are classifications of puzzling conditions that have a long history of lack of official support and recognition. My own understanding of these, through personal experience with MCS, is that the cause of them is multifactorial. Relief from the conditions will come from a coordinated approach using more than one technique. In essence, this entire web site is geared to serving the needs of this group of people. It is what I have struggled with and I still must be constantly vigilant even though I can now conduct full activities of daily living in moderately clean environments.

 

If you are new to this web site, to Biological Dentistry, and to Integrative Medicine, I encourage you to carefully look at the comments about the Expanded Paradigm. These will be important in giving you a broad perspective on human health. Many times I have seen puzzling conditions unravel and make sense as we begin the assessment and treatment. No guarantees can be made as to final outcome. Each person has their own blend of genetic challenges (I consider most of these at worst to be deficiencies or fragilities to be supported), stressors experienced -- see ANS blocking factors, and psycho-emotional stresses of their own and perhaps even through their family tree.

 

An overview of the approach used at our clinic and at the network of clinics around the country with which we are associated is written by Mark Garzon, M.D.

 

Of especial concern to me is the emotional and psychological effects of chemical toxicity. This web site has many pages that deal with this directly or indirectly. Please also look at: 

1. Mental Health, Counseling and Personal Wholeness.

2. Applied Psycho-NeuroBiology overview.

3. Family Constellation Work.

 

A quote I have elsewhere, that you will appreciate:

"A doctor who prescribes an identical treatment for an identical illness in two individuals and expects an identical development may be properly classified as a social menace."                       Lin Yutang

Please do not give up hope. Call me and we can look over your situation.

Links and Supportive Information

These are some supportive articles and links to helpful information. This will be expanded.

Mold and Fungus Damage to Homes: California Homeowners Mold Sick Building information.

Gulf War Illness and Toxicity.

North Carolina Chemical Injury Network: Includes resources nationwide.

Washington State Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Network: Much supportive information.

Nova Scotia Allergy and Environmental Health Association

Poisoned Cosmetics: Not Too Pretty

Fragrance industry research and possible help for EI/MCS individuals.