Re: Tying it all together

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Hi FF,

Well, with regards to the question about tying sensitivites to
chemicals and molds together: Firstly, I known I have allergies
to molds (a very broad category). Secondly, I am sensitive to
many chemicals. If you are a fence sitter, there is a
difference. Sensitivities are usually the result of some type of
exposure. In my case, the sensitivities to some (if not all)
cholinesterase inhibiting insecticides has been the result of one
acute exposure. I can pinpoint the actual day for some. On the
other hand, my sensitivities to other chemicals, such as nickel
and parabens were the result of chronic exposures. The allergies
I have can be placed into broad categories. Doctors have proven
to me I have a genetic propensity for allergies that are
triggered by chronic exposure. Therefore, trees I am allergic to
now are strickly trees I have been around for some time, etc.
This does get confusing, doesn't it?

Let's talk a little about what I have learned in the case(s) of
chemicals affecting/effecting my sensitivities to some other
irritants, such as molds. Some chemicals can alter the general
make up of molds. In this case think of a grape. Pretend the
grape is a mold, bacterium, or yeast..whatever. After the grape
has been peeled, the grape is still a grape, it really has not
changed. But imagine if I handled the peeled grape it feels
different. And if I am allergic/sensitive to the meat of grapes,
wouldn't I be likely to have a reaction? Yes. Some chemicals
strip yeast and molds of the "cover", and thusly alter them. But
suppose you burned the grape, instead? Wouldn't that grape be
different still? It is still a grape. It won't change back, it
is altered in it's composition. Yeast and molds, etc, can become
altered with chemical exposure. That something else might not be
so healthy for you and me either. Not always unhealthy because
the biological make up of the burned grape is different, but
possibly because a peeled, crushed, or burned grape is now open
to the invasion of something new. I expect a grape that has been
changed will likely invite mold of some kind. The type of mold
will likely depend on the environment we have created by altering
the grape.

I hope you understand what I am trying to illustrate? I also
hope I have answered you inquiry.

Sally

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