Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hey , I suggest highly to make sure thier intestinal health is getting some great support. Also, I love my steam cleaner (about $60 at target) because I can really clean my kitchen and bathroom even the couch without using any chemicals and it works. Some scrubbing is involved though. > > > > > > > Hello all! > > So my boyfriend is moving into an amazing new apartment in Amherst, MA, and > the landlords (who both sound so very nice) apparently suffer from MCS > (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). I'd never heard of it before, and just did > a brief search on it. Basically, for anybody else who'd never heard of it, > it is a subset of environmental illness where you have a pretty nasty > allergic reaction to perfumes, household cleaners, artificial fragrances, > aerosols, etc. You get the idea. So I thought that it would be nice to be > able to give them some ideas on what they can do to reduce their reaction. > They completely abstain from the chemicals that irritate them, they are both > vegetarian, and both seem to be very interested in a natural way of life. > Aside from basic macro advice, does anybody have anything else that they'd > recommend? Thanks! =) > > > > ________________________________ > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. > > > > -- Food & Life Coach Marque " Love Your Body, Love Your Life " www.Marque.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hey , I suggest highly to make sure thier intestinal health is getting some great support. Also, I love my steam cleaner (about $60 at target) because I can really clean my kitchen and bathroom even the couch without using any chemicals and it works. Some scrubbing is involved though. > > > > > > > Hello all! > > So my boyfriend is moving into an amazing new apartment in Amherst, MA, and > the landlords (who both sound so very nice) apparently suffer from MCS > (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). I'd never heard of it before, and just did > a brief search on it. Basically, for anybody else who'd never heard of it, > it is a subset of environmental illness where you have a pretty nasty > allergic reaction to perfumes, household cleaners, artificial fragrances, > aerosols, etc. You get the idea. So I thought that it would be nice to be > able to give them some ideas on what they can do to reduce their reaction. > They completely abstain from the chemicals that irritate them, they are both > vegetarian, and both seem to be very interested in a natural way of life. > Aside from basic macro advice, does anybody have anything else that they'd > recommend? Thanks! =) > > > > ________________________________ > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. > > > > -- Food & Life Coach Marque " Love Your Body, Love Your Life " www.Marque.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Dear ... What? Amherst MA? Are you serious? I am housesitting just outside of Amherst in Shutesbury. Usually live in Leverett just north of Amherst. Very small world. From my experience knowing several people with MCS I have come to believe symptoms could be alleviated greatly if the person abstains from consuming animal fat - even though the housemates may be vegetarians they may still consume dairy - or may not have been vegetarians very long - in order to cleanse the liver of fat. That in itself could alleviate much of their distress. I have a basic Michio Kushi macrobiotic book I could lend your boyfriend - just happened to see it earlier today when I picked up my knitting needles and some yarn out of storage. Our local public library - Library - in Amherst is a wonderful library - does have a few macrobiotic books - but as I recall a couple I was interested in reading are 'missing' from the collection. Lost. Take care. Em Let the beauty we love be what we do. Rumi Let everything you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14 'Love is the measure.' Dorothy Day 'Gather yourselves...All that we do now must be done in a sacred manner.' Hopi Elders 2001 ________________________________________________________________________________\ ____ Never miss an email again! Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/toolbar/features/mail/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 these are just some thoughts from someone totally new to mb, but I would think they would be able to do a more " traditional " cleanse and help unload their system a bit. As was saying about the bowels, this would help lift some things out of the bowels and in turn help tone the blood...there are a lot of " kits " out there in health food stores that are easier if they aren't able to see someone professionally. Otherwise, I love homeopathy for a gentle, subtle approach. I would assume that since they have a " name " for what they are suffering from they are seeing the medical establishment for treatment? I'm not entirely sure that putting pharmaceuticals in an overwhelmed immune system/body is the best thing, either... but I'm not a health care professional or naturopath, just someone who's used cleansing and western herbs as needed. The Master Cleanser, btw, has been magical for me at times. www.mastercleanser.com HTH, Holly > > Hello all! > > So my boyfriend is moving into an amazing new apartment in Amherst, MA, and the landlords (who both sound so very nice) apparently suffer from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). I'd never heard of it before, and just did a brief search on it. Basically, for anybody else who'd never heard of it, it is a subset of environmental illness where you have a pretty nasty allergic reaction to perfumes, household cleaners, artificial fragrances, aerosols, etc. You get the idea. So I thought that it would be nice to be able to give them some ideas on what they can do to reduce their reaction. They completely abstain from the chemicals that irritate them, they are both vegetarian, and both seem to be very interested in a natural way of life. Aside from basic macro advice, does anybody have anything else that they'd recommend? Thanks! =) > > > > > --------------------------------- > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 these are just some thoughts from someone totally new to mb, but I would think they would be able to do a more " traditional " cleanse and help unload their system a bit. As was saying about the bowels, this would help lift some things out of the bowels and in turn help tone the blood...there are a lot of " kits " out there in health food stores that are easier if they aren't able to see someone professionally. Otherwise, I love homeopathy for a gentle, subtle approach. I would assume that since they have a " name " for what they are suffering from they are seeing the medical establishment for treatment? I'm not entirely sure that putting pharmaceuticals in an overwhelmed immune system/body is the best thing, either... but I'm not a health care professional or naturopath, just someone who's used cleansing and western herbs as needed. The Master Cleanser, btw, has been magical for me at times. www.mastercleanser.com HTH, Holly > > Hello all! > > So my boyfriend is moving into an amazing new apartment in Amherst, MA, and the landlords (who both sound so very nice) apparently suffer from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). I'd never heard of it before, and just did a brief search on it. Basically, for anybody else who'd never heard of it, it is a subset of environmental illness where you have a pretty nasty allergic reaction to perfumes, household cleaners, artificial fragrances, aerosols, etc. You get the idea. So I thought that it would be nice to be able to give them some ideas on what they can do to reduce their reaction. They completely abstain from the chemicals that irritate them, they are both vegetarian, and both seem to be very interested in a natural way of life. Aside from basic macro advice, does anybody have anything else that they'd recommend? Thanks! =) > > > > > --------------------------------- > Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hi , Yep, over the years, I've done quite a bit of research on MCS & I believe that macro is a great way to heal the body so that one is not so sensitive. In previous posts, I've mentioned Dr. Sherry , an MD who has MCS. Her book "The Cure Is In The Kitchen" completely explains MCS and how macro can heal it. http://members.aol.com/HEALNatnl/index.html & www.needs.com/ are websites dedicated to MCS. http://www.dyingtolookgood.com/ is also another good site to discover how we are killing ourselves with chemicals. Personally, I believe that everyone should avoid perfumes, household cleansers, etc. In Louise A.Kosta's book "Fragrance and Health", she explains how these chemicals harm everyone and that people with MCS symptoms are our warning canaries in the coal mines. If the landlords keep all the apartments chemical-free, your boyfriend is very lucky! Dottie R Illinois, USA [sPAM] MCS Hello all! So my boyfriend is moving into an amazing new apartment in Amherst, MA, and the landlords (who both sound so very nice) apparently suffer from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). I'd never heard of it before, and just did a brief search on it. Basically, for anybody else who'd never heard of it, it is a subset of environmental illness where you have a pretty nasty allergic reaction to perfumes, household cleaners, artificial fragrances, aerosols, etc. You get the idea. So I thought that it would be nice to be able to give them some ideas on what they can do to reduce their reaction. They completely abstain from the chemicals that irritate them, they are both vegetarian, and both seem to be very interested in a natural way of life. Aside from basic macro advice, does anybody have anything else that they'd recommend? Thanks! =) Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 Hi , Yep, over the years, I've done quite a bit of research on MCS & I believe that macro is a great way to heal the body so that one is not so sensitive. In previous posts, I've mentioned Dr. Sherry , an MD who has MCS. Her book "The Cure Is In The Kitchen" completely explains MCS and how macro can heal it. http://members.aol.com/HEALNatnl/index.html & www.needs.com/ are websites dedicated to MCS. http://www.dyingtolookgood.com/ is also another good site to discover how we are killing ourselves with chemicals. Personally, I believe that everyone should avoid perfumes, household cleansers, etc. In Louise A.Kosta's book "Fragrance and Health", she explains how these chemicals harm everyone and that people with MCS symptoms are our warning canaries in the coal mines. If the landlords keep all the apartments chemical-free, your boyfriend is very lucky! Dottie R Illinois, USA [sPAM] MCS Hello all! So my boyfriend is moving into an amazing new apartment in Amherst, MA, and the landlords (who both sound so very nice) apparently suffer from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). I'd never heard of it before, and just did a brief search on it. Basically, for anybody else who'd never heard of it, it is a subset of environmental illness where you have a pretty nasty allergic reaction to perfumes, household cleaners, artificial fragrances, aerosols, etc. You get the idea. So I thought that it would be nice to be able to give them some ideas on what they can do to reduce their reaction. They completely abstain from the chemicals that irritate them, they are both vegetarian, and both seem to be very interested in a natural way of life. Aside from basic macro advice, does anybody have anything else that they'd recommend? Thanks! =) Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 emilie hamilton wrote: Dear ... What? Amherst MA? Are you serious? I am housesitting just outside of Amherst in Shutesbury. Usually live in Leverett just north of Amherst. Very small world. Smaller world than you think! My whole family is from Amherst. It is a wonderful area to be vegan. I miss the farm I belonged to out there, and I miss the bakery in Florence. I only moved out here to Boston 1.5 years ago... :-/ I went to a great macrobiotic counselor out in New Salem (I think) many years ago - but I can't remember his name! If they are not going to go macro... then I the next best thing I would say is to see my old naturopath in Sunderland. But, in hindsight... She was a little too pushy of chiropractic care... While I was looking for her URL, I found this: http://www.stavros.org/mcs_med_resource_list.html It is all stuff in the valley! Gosh, I would really really hate to have MCS. I cannot even imagine what that would be like! .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 11, 2007 Report Share Posted February 11, 2007 emilie hamilton wrote: Dear ... What? Amherst MA? Are you serious? I am housesitting just outside of Amherst in Shutesbury. Usually live in Leverett just north of Amherst. Very small world. Smaller world than you think! My whole family is from Amherst. It is a wonderful area to be vegan. I miss the farm I belonged to out there, and I miss the bakery in Florence. I only moved out here to Boston 1.5 years ago... :-/ I went to a great macrobiotic counselor out in New Salem (I think) many years ago - but I can't remember his name! If they are not going to go macro... then I the next best thing I would say is to see my old naturopath in Sunderland. But, in hindsight... She was a little too pushy of chiropractic care... While I was looking for her URL, I found this: http://www.stavros.org/mcs_med_resource_list.html It is all stuff in the valley! Gosh, I would really really hate to have MCS. I cannot even imagine what that would be like! .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Thank you everybody for your replies!! I greatly appreciate it. I will definitely put all of this info together to send up north. I'm actually going to be living in Amherst for the summer, so I'll have the wonderful opportunity to live in the apartment and hopefully be able to talk with the landlords. Yes, I am sure they do still eat dairy products and all of that, but they sound like they are open to any kind of suggestion and improvement of their life, so I don't think that I would be met with deaf ears. I'll definitely keep everybody posted as to what goes on. I am simply in love with Amherst. I have been to the Evolution Cafe twice, and can't wait to go back again. If anybody is ever in Downtown North Hampton, I would HIGHLY suggest that you go to and 's. It's this amazing restaurant in the mall in the center of the town, and is just amazing. It isn't macro or anything, but they have several great vegan options. If I had to suggest a dish, I would go for the brown rice croquettes with tofu stir fry. It's out of this world, I have tried hard to reproduce it but simply can't. Amazing! So I am curious as to the last post about the naturopath being pushy about chiropractic care. Is there something wrong about chiropractic? This past summer I started to see a chiropractor (when I was three, I had a nasty fall that messed up my spine a little) and saw great improvement. Everything is almost completely aligned again. But, I would love to hear as to why others may not be so hot on chiropractics. Always great to hear different opinions on such matters. Never miss an email again!Yahoo! Toolbar alerts you the instant new Mail arrives. Check it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Dissen wrote: So I am curious as to the last post about the naturopath being pushy about chiropractic care. Is there something wrong about chiropractic? This past summer I started to see a chiropractor (when I was three, I had a nasty fall that messed up my spine a little) and saw great improvement. Everything is almost completely aligned again. But, I would love to hear as to why others may not be so hot on chiropractics. Always great to hear different opinions on such matters. & s is nice... for more macro fare (though not macro) -- try Bela in Northampton! you won't be blown away like P & Es - but it is good stuff. http://www.happycow.net/reviews.php?id=2098 regarding chiro -- it is not chiro in general -- it was just her insurance billing practices that made me become disillusioned with her. I feel like she overbilled. I think chiro is great and she is really quite amazing. I think it makes total sense for health and well being -- and it fits well with macrobiotics. Since I have spoken ill of her - I will not state her name -- because I don't want anyone to think any less of her. Since there are so many macro's in western Mass - it may be quite likely! yay massachusetts! yay vegan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi , I have not met anyone with this before so I am only guessing. The starting point for most ailments is Michio’s traditional standard diet from his older books. Here are some additional thoughts. Try an alkaline forming diet by eating more than fifty percent vegetables. There is an NLP technique that can help people out of inappropriate immune system responses. Exercise the immune system by eating organic vegetables with their skins without washing too much. Once you have helped them get started it will be easier to see what reaction they have and how to make appropriate adjustments. All the best, Simon Simon G. Brown 22 Belsize Square London NW3 4HT +44 (0) 20 7431 9897 simon@... http://www.chienergy.co.uk/ Hello all! So my boyfriend is moving into an amazing new apartment in Amherst, MA, and the landlords (who both sound so very nice) apparently suffer from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). I'd never heard of it before, and just did a brief search on it. Basically, for anybody else who'd never heard of it, it is a subset of environmental illness where you have a pretty nasty allergic reaction to perfumes, household cleaners, artificial fragrances, aerosols, etc. You get the idea. So I thought that it would be nice to be able to give them some ideas on what they can do to reduce their reaction. They completely abstain from the chemicals that irritate them, they are both vegetarian, and both seem to be very interested in a natural way of life. Aside from basic macro advice, does anybody have anything else that they'd recommend? Thanks! =) Anthon! y Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=41244/*http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 12, 2007 Report Share Posted February 12, 2007 Hi , I have not met anyone with this before so I am only guessing. The starting point for most ailments is Michio’s traditional standard diet from his older books. Here are some additional thoughts. Try an alkaline forming diet by eating more than fifty percent vegetables. There is an NLP technique that can help people out of inappropriate immune system responses. Exercise the immune system by eating organic vegetables with their skins without washing too much. Once you have helped them get started it will be easier to see what reaction they have and how to make appropriate adjustments. All the best, Simon Simon G. Brown 22 Belsize Square London NW3 4HT +44 (0) 20 7431 9897 simon@... http://www.chienergy.co.uk/ Hello all! So my boyfriend is moving into an amazing new apartment in Amherst, MA, and the landlords (who both sound so very nice) apparently suffer from MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity). I'd never heard of it before, and just did a brief search on it. Basically, for anybody else who'd never heard of it, it is a subset of environmental illness where you have a pretty nasty allergic reaction to perfumes, household cleaners, artificial fragrances, aerosols, etc. You get the idea. So I thought that it would be nice to be able to give them some ideas on what they can do to reduce their reaction. They completely abstain from the chemicals that irritate them, they are both vegetarian, and both seem to be very interested in a natural way of life. Aside from basic macro advice, does anybody have anything else that they'd recommend? Thanks! =) Anthon! y Want to start your own business? Learn how on Yahoo! Small Business. <http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=41244/*http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/r-index> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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