Planning a vacation? Would you like to minimize your exposure to chemicals and/or mold while enjoying your hotel of choice? New construction, plug-ins, dryer sheets, new carpeting, and cleaning products all require the use of harsh chemicals. If you want to “go the extra mile” and call ahead to see if the hotel is a…
Archives for July 2013
Diet and Mental Health
Seven years ago our youngest son, Brandon, had a piece of cake at a neighbor’s home. Within minutes, he was hyperactive and uncontrollable. It was the first time I noticed what I suspected. Refined sugar impacts Brandon’s behavior. Since then I have continued to study the relationship between diet and mental health. A World Health…
Tips for Decreasing Toxic Load
The following is Part 2 of Dr. Lisa Nagy’s article entitled “Household Mold and Marital Discord.” (Part 1 can be found here.) In this section, she discusses ways we can lighten our toxic load. Stay Well in this Toxic World Even if you don’t have mold in your home, do these things first to maintain…
Toxic Mold and Marriage
How can couples stay together when confronted with serious illness due to a toxic exposure? Dr. Lisa Nagy has a passion to educate doctors and medical professionals in the area of environmental medicine. Ten years ago Dr. Nagy became severely ill following a toxic exposure in her home. Trained in Emergency Medicine, Dr. Nagy searched…
