Susie Collins has a most interesting online community about multiple chemical sensitivity called 'The Canary Report'. I have always LOVED that title because I have always said that I've felt like I am virtually like a canary in a cage, or was when my symptoms were worse. (To use the Full Barrel Syndrome analogy, my barrel has gotten emptied in recent years so I'm not as sensitive as I used to be, but anything I used to be sensitive to, I still avoid as I know it's a toxin and my body is just able to compensate now, as hopefully all healthier people do... BUT..... <just think about it for a second>).
So I found it welcome reading today on facebook when I saw that she posted her annual information about the polluting effects of fireworks. I'm providing the link for you and encourage you to go read -- as a consumer I've chosen to stop coloring my hair (or do it much less frequently and in a way that greatly reduces my chemical contribution to myself, my stylist and everyone downstream from the salon's drain), pay more for hair and skin care products that don't contain chemicals which are known to mess with your hormone system or contribute to your risk of getting cancer. I find it interesting that last night I really go caught up watching a most incredible sunset and didn't want to go out of my way to watch fireworks -- maybe there was something else at work in my mind that I'd not thought of. Traditions are HARD to change -- how we eat, which in my opinion is contributing or causing much of the chronic illness in our modern societies, is a prime example. So, here's more food for thought -- about how we spend our resources of time, energy and money when it comes to July 4 in the US.... Yup, they're fun all right but is it worth it? Here's the link, I encourage you to take a minute and follow/read.... Thanks, Susie, for your dedication to education about this critical subject of MCS. ~~ Mardy
www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/07/04/celebrating-independence-youre-doing-it-wrong/ [1]
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(You'll see on Susie's cite this is a photo copyrighted 2005 Chris Conway and used by permission at The Canary Report -- I thought it was good to transfer it here as 'a picture is worth a thousand words' sometimes, and hopefully it'll encourage you to go read the Report!)
Live and Learn. Learn and Live Better! is my motto. I'm Mardy Ross, and I founded Lumigrate in 2008 after a career as an occupational therapist with a background in health education and environmental research program administration. Today I function as the desk clerk for short questions people have, as well as 'concierge' services offered for those who want a thorough exploration of their health history and direction to resources likely to progress their health according to their goals. Contact Us comes to me, so please do if you have questions or comments. Lumigrate is "Lighting the Path to Health and Well-Being" for increasing numbers of people. Follow us on social networking sites such as: Twitter: http://twitter.com/lumigrate [2] and Facebook. (There is my personal page and several Lumigrate pages. For those interested in "groovy" local education and networking for those uniquely talented LumiGRATE experts located in my own back yard, "LumiGRATE Groove of the Grand Valley" is a Facebook page to join. (Many who have joined are beyond our area but like to see the Groovy information! We not only have FUN, we are learning about other providers we can be referring patients to and 'wearing a groove' to each other's doors -- or websites/home offices!) By covering some of the things we do, including case examples, it reinforces the concepts at Lumigrate.com as well as making YOU feel that you're part of a community. Which you ARE at Lumigrate!
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[1] http://www.thecanaryreport.org/2010/07/04/celebrating-independence-youre-doing-it-wrong/
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