FOOD SENSITIVITY: FINDING PURE FOODS

Some people react to tiny traces of chemical contaminants and additives in foods. It is also known for people to be sensitive to water used in diluting drinks or processing foods.

To avoid chemical contaminants in food, use processed foods as little as possible. Buy organic food wherever possible, cook your own food from fresh ingredients, [...]

CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY: WHAT DO I DO?

Clear chemicals as far as you can out of your immediate environment, especially at home, for as long a period as you are able – for at least a week and for up to two or three weeks if you can. It can take up to a few weeks sometimes for fumes to disperse and [...]

ALLERGY TO BUILDING AND DECORATING MATERIALS/MOULD TREATMENTS: NATURAL PAINTS AND VARNISHES

Most treatments for mould growth are based on chlorine bleach, or other powerful chemicals. If you are not chemically sensitive, bleach is effective, but if you are chemically sensitive, it is a risky chemical. Borax does not cause sensitivity and can be effective where mould growth is not serious.

Mould growth results from persistent condensation and [...]

WHAT I CAN DO TO HELP MY ALLERGY: AIR FILTERS AND CLEANERS

Air niters and cleaners are electrically powered devices that cost little more than a light bulb to run. They can be run 24 hours a day if needed. They work by drawing in the air through different kinds of filters, often used in combination.

Fabric filters remove particles by trapping them in fibres, webs or pleated [...]