Re: MCS and Mold

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Hi Greg,
Thanks for your opinions on chemical sensitivity and mold. I thought
there was a connection from my own experience of learning that I was
"allergic" to many ingredients in popular shampoos. This was a year
before I learned that my house was infested with molds in the wall
cavities. I am just tying to sort through all the information out there at
this point. Anyway, I was shocked to learn that I had been shampooing
with engine degreaser and anti-freeze (actual common ingredients in
shampoos known as propylene glcol and sodium laurel sulfate). So I
had switched over all personal and cleaning products to that found at
health food stores. And I see that there are some very strong opinions
on mold as well. Thx. for the info. Judi

On 1/02/04, Greg Weatherman wrote:
> Judi,
>
> Call Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. He has patients who are suffering
> from "toxic mold" and chemical sensitivities. He and Dr. Ken
> Hudnell (neurotoxicologist) have really set the bar high for
> others. They actually get people well again. Dr. Shoemaker
> has
> just found a diagnosis covered by most insurance companies
> that
> has to do with lung function that seems to affict ones
> suffering
> from toxic mold exposure. He has also found an interesting
> treatment protocol for chronic fatique syndrome that is
> usually
> associated with toxic mold and chemical sensitivities. He is
> so
> busy it take at least 4 weeks to get an appointment.
>
> Caoimhin has his theories and the the rest of the world has
> other
> theories. He is correct about mold mycotoxins being an issue
> for
> ingesting high quantities of moldy foods. His web page is a
> good
> listing of the "it ain't mold" studies. His page has some
> major
> ommisions that he may have missed while doing the tireless
> Pubmed
> searches or even worse, he actually goes to the library
> (probably
> a university library)and reads the periodic journals for
> scientific citations. The latter is something many have
> forgotten or no longer try to do.
>
> His statement about a "disfunctional psychological component"
> is
> an unfair assault on the mental state of people who claim to
> suffer sensitivities many chemical they smell but can not
> identify. While odors seem to trigger complaints, I have
> noticed
> that aldehydes (natural and manmade) and chlorinated solvents
> seem to really get the "chemicall sensitive" going. I use the
> teerm "chemically sensitive" because I think Caoimhin is
> correct
> about MCS being a term that is too vague.
>
> Mold can be very toxic if the right type is growing in the
> right
> environment. The more wet the potentially toxic mold gets,
> the
> higher the mycotoxin production. Mold is a very complex life
> form
> and many "experts" do not have the knowledge to adequately
> assess
> the situation.
>
> Caoimhin's big hang-up seems to be warning us about
> the "charlatans". They do exist and spotting them is easy.
> Ask
> for references for statements that appear to be based on
> science
> if services are rendered. Ask for a professional insurance
> policy certificate (or Errors and Ommisions insurance policy)
> with specific language for environmental investigations that
> include microbial problems. Certifications are only
> meaningful is
> they can produce this insurance policy certificate. You would
> be
> surprised at how few of the "alleged" experts have the
> insurance.
>
> I hope this helps you,
>
> Greg Weatherman
> gw@aerobiological.com
>
>
>
>
>
> ****************************************************
> On 12/31/03, judi wrote:
>> I am looking at the research between MCS, toxic mold, and
> the
>> liver. Thanks in advance for any help.

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