Re: A few questions from Iceland ....

[Guest guest]

Hi Mygla, with me it has been mostly a trail and error . I have

omitted sugar from my diet, except chocalate, hehe, one of my biggest

graveings, my body tells me what I can have or not have. if you have

problems with smells like perfumes, chemicals, gases, exc.MCS,

multiple chemical sensativitys, you have to make your home as free

of these things as possable. here we have some shampoos, laudry

detergents, and soaps with lesser perfume smells, again its a trail

and error or if you can get a friend to do this shopping for you that

is not ill from mold, they can smell different products for you, and

get them for you so you dont have to get sick just trying to find

these products. no question is stupied here, we all have many

unanswered questions.

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> I hope it is ok to ask you here this silly questions - but I have

been

> alone for so long struggling to find out what fits me - because NO

one

> can advise me in the whole country - Iceland.

> I would really like to know if you have a database for what works

for

> you and what to avoid - I know that everything doesnt fit all - but

> can give you a good idea though.

> Do you have this database or can we make it here?

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> How do you handle aspartame and saccharin - do you use it instead of

> suger or skip it at all?

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> What do you use to wash laundry or in the dishwasher? Do you make

> something yourseld - we have no products here in Iceland that I can

use.

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> Do many of you use tea tree oil? - I use it often for washing and

> cleaning?

>

> What about shampoos and conditioner - can you make a good

conditioner

> yourself?

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> Have some of you tried Emu oil - that is the only body lotion i can

> use - and their facial cream is so great.

>

> Kind regards

> Greetings from the cold in Iceland

> Mygla

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Mygla,

Emu oil? Who makes this product? I too am looking for products that might

be good for MCS. I think this part of it is the hardest.

We started the diet, 5 weeks ago this Wednesday. Very hard the first couple

of weeks. But, getting easier. But, the health changes are amazing.

You asked about sweetener. Stevia is the sweetener that we use. It was

also recommended by several on this board. Has quit a different flavor,

than other artificial sweeteners.

We use white vinegar to clean everything with. If I am feeling like I need

a quick fix of a room refresher (I love those, and miss them dearly) I use

essential oils, lavender & lemon. But, some on the board can't even use

those. So, yes everyone is different.

It is trial and error as many have mentioned. Our family is still in the

trial and massive error state. LOL But, we are learning and will continue

to. It is just hard to give things up you love soooo much.

I think the 2 hardest things for me to give up is fabric softener, softener

sheets, (ohhhhh-I can never get enough) this will begin tomorrow. The

things that almost sent me into a daze that I have given up, is my most

favorite perfume, (ohhh-I loved that perfume, would even open the cupboard

several times a day just to smell it-maybe it was not a daze, it was more

withdrawal.hehehe) and the room sprays.

But, I know it will be worth it in the end. This group will be such

wonderful support for you. They are wonderful. There are so many people

here, who know all sorts of things, in different areas that you have a full

support group. (that's my opinion)

Good Luck,

[] A few questions from Iceland ....

>I hope it is ok to ask you here this silly questions - but I have been

> alone for so long struggling to find out what fits me - because NO one

> can advise me in the whole country - Iceland.

> I would really like to know if you have a database for what works for

> you and what to avoid - I know that everything doesnt fit all - but

> can give you a good idea though.

> Do you have this database or can we make it here?

>

> How do you handle aspartame and saccharin - do you use it instead of

> suger or skip it at all?

>

> What do you use to wash laundry or in the dishwasher? Do you make

> something yourseld - we have no products here in Iceland that I can use.

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> Do many of you use tea tree oil? - I use it often for washing and

> cleaning?

>

> What about shampoos and conditioner - can you make a good conditioner

> yourself?

>

> Have some of you tried Emu oil - that is the only body lotion i can

> use - and their facial cream is so great.

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> Kind regards

> Greetings from the cold in Iceland

> Mygla

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[Guest guest]

It is very hard as so much bothers me

Soap Dial antibacterial...I can seem to haandle that

Deoderant Dove fragrance free

Shampoo Suave daily clarifying

Spray for counters and stuff seventh geberatin.

I am going to try seventh geberation laundry soap. So far I use Free and

Clear put out by All.

Can only use egyptian cotten sheets and most of my clothes have to be

cotten.

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this info. too. I just can imagine me standing in the middle

of Meijer reading every label, and sniffing all of them. Being able to

atleast narrow it down is going to be wonderful. I'd rather have 5-10 to

narrow it down to, instead of 30-40. hehehe

Thanx,

Re: [] A few questions from Iceland ....

> It is very hard as so much bothers me

> Soap Dial antibacterial...I can seem to haandle that

> Deoderant Dove fragrance free

> Shampoo Suave daily clarifying

> Spray for counters and stuff seventh geberatin.

> I am going to try seventh geberation laundry soap. So far I use Free and

> Clear put out by All.

> Can only use egyptian cotten sheets and most of my clothes have to be

> cotten.

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