Posted by Moderator 792 days ago (http://nwhn.org)
Category: Blogs and Commentary | Tags: depression fatigue allergies cancer
Environmental toxins can cause medical problems that are difficult for the average doctor to identify and treat. The more severe ‘Environmental Illnesses’ include Chemical Sensitivity, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), fibromyalgia and Gulf War Syndrome. Milder, environmentally induced illnesses are all around us and include anxiety, allergies, autoimmunity and intolerances to chemicals. The toxins found in pesticides, solvents, and heavy metals, and especially those produced by indoor mold can hit women especially hard. Women are four times more likely to exhibit symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Chemical Sensitivity than are men 1. Worse, it can be overwhelming for people (particularly those who are already ill) to learn about living a less toxic lifestyle and avoiding environmental contaminants. Environmental Medicine offers specific answers by giving both doctors and patients the tools to treat illnesses caused by toxic exposures. Sadly, very few people learn about Environmental Medicine until they are on death’s door, as I was.

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