Mounting research is finding a VERY strong link to Autism.....

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OK- Let's see I'll try responding to all the questions and comments.

The products I use and the places I get them are:

If you know what 'Trader Joe's' is, and know where one is, they sell a green

'all purpose' spray natural cleaner that works fairly well and isn't very

expensive and I have no reaction to it at all.

They also sell shampoos and conditioners, as well as other bath products and

they seem to all work well for me.

The other place I go to is 'Lowes' hardware store believe it or not- in their

cleaning chemical section they have a few cleaners I can tolerate... Made by

'greenology' called 'Organic bathroom cleaner' that is antimicrobial. The

bathroom cleaner and the all purpose cleaner they have are the same chemicals,

lol so either one is good.

Another at Lowes are a couple of the bathroom products made by 'Method' in a

light baby blue bottles for toilet and a sink cleaning product...

HOWEVER- although 'Method' claims to be a natural cleaning brand there are

several products they have that I can't tolerate- and there are doubts that ALL

their products are as all natural as they claim.

You can also use a scrub brush and mix baking soda, white vinegar, and believe

it or not 'Oxi-clean laundry cleaner'. I can totally tolerate Oxi-clean powder

you scoop because it is actually all natural... However not all their products

I can tolerate and are all natural, just the laundry product with the scooper-

their are also generic brands that have the same ingredients but are less

expensive.

For the automatic dish washing machine I use 'Seventh Generation' lemon

cleaner... For hand soap and for washing the dishes by hand I use the brand

'Earth Friendly Products'- which comes in pear, almond, grapefruit, etc.

I also have to use all natural lotions, I have found 'Nature's Gate' to be

pretty good and well priced. Some of these things you can find at a health food

store or find on www.Vitacost.com.

I want to mention too that these products can be used to clean the floor as

well. That is what I have to do.

For nice fragrances in the home or on clothes I have to use all natural

essential oils... I often use Cinnamon leaf because it has a nice smell, and I

don't really mind if I smell like a girl as long as it means I can tolerate it

well and not feel awful!

Bottom line- if it is synthetic I generally cannot tolerate it... even things I

wouldn't have previously suspected I've realized cause problems for me. An

example would be I have to put the shoes in another room I don't go into because

of the typical strong rubber odor/fumes, and newly replaced fiberglass screens

are a problem as well. Typical hairspray, mousse, newspapers, cardboard,

(although made from trees both use chemicals in manufacturing them), etc.

Over time as the body begins to heal from them a person is less likely to react

to them- and symptoms improve but it can take time!

I will leave a link for making your own laundry detergent that I use...

Although I've had to make some modifications to it to make it work more

effectively.

1-However use 1 bar of IVORY soap, non-scented.

2-AND use 2 cups of Borax and Washing Soda instead of 1 1/2 since it makes it

more effective.

3-ALSO- when use it to wash your clothes add 1 scoop of Oxi-clean powder as

well... and if you want you can use 1 cup of white vinegar.

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/yt-Al4EK59ta9A/how_to_make_homemade_laundry_deterg\

ent/

The physical effects I experience when I am exposed to chemicals are -fatigue,

-problems with my memory, concentration, focus, thinking...

-I ache in my spine and back, sometimes get headache,

-I get depressed, anxious, even rageful, angry and agitated, for no reason- I

just feel rage shoot up in my body within a short amount of time.

-I feel dizzy, light headed...

-my blood pressure is often low.

-I have been tested for having low Natural Killer cell function.

-I can make marks on my skin, such as my stomach, inner arms, etc., if I just

use a blunt object and push and drag across my skin without actually scratching

myself. A red mark appears and within about 10 seconds it starts to sting...

and the red mark might remain for 5 min., up to 30 min.

-My nostrils will also swell shut... I often can't breathe out of one or both of

my nostrils and they will be entirely clear of mucus... the allergist says that

is an allergic, inflammatory response.

I hope that helps.

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> Hi Javan,

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> Can you tell me how you " feel " or react to these chemicals? You said

> you " can't tolerate anything but purely natural cleaning products " ,

> does this mean you react physically? I can't tolerate perfumes, my

> stomach gets upset.

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> TIA,

> Argie

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> > I am a 27 year old male, and I've had the SPECT scans done back in

> > 2006.

> >

> > I've had all sorts of severe troubles for years and years- and it

> > has taken me a long time to finally begin figuring out what is

> > causing 'me' problems.

> >

> > I've been seeing Dr. for over two years.

> >

> > It has taken a long time to figure a lot of this out but after many

> > different courses of anti-biotics, pro-biotics, Valtrex, Acyclovir,

> > Lamisil, Diflucan, Nizoral, etc, etc... and sticking to a strict

> > diet... It has taken me a long time to realize that I can not

> > tolerate chemicals, exhaust, synthetic odors, fabric, cleaners, etc.

> >

> > I couldn't tell any difference with the meds such as listed above-

> > but sticking to a diet that is without dairy, wheat/gluten, mostly

> > organic, oats, fish, etc...

> >

> > And avoidance of the things that cause me triggers, I have been

> > doing much better.

> >

> > Over the past many months I've come across more and more studies

> > linking autism with chemicals... which 'I' believe is a huge over-

> > looked factor concerning the illness.

> >

> > I'll post some links below-

> >

> > I want to point out that over the years I myself have never been

> > diagnosed with Autism, but looking back I have had many of the

> > symptoms of the illness. I've had trouble my entire life.

> > I am actually in the process of checking out , Arizona as a

> > potential place to live because the air quality is supposed to be

> > very good and there are supposed to be few allergens there as well.

> >

> > I have to wash my clothes in a natural laundry soap that we make, I

> > can't tolerate anything but purely natural cleaning products, I

> > can't tolerate diesel exhaust, smog, pollution, even news papers,

> > regular shampoo, conditioner, chemical fertilizer, normal window

> > cleaner, new carpet, and furniture... newly remodled places, paint,

> > etc, etc...

> >

> > I have some suggested reading for anyone interested...

> >

> > One is the book by Dr. Pall; Explaining " Unexplained

> > illnesses. "

> >

> > The other is Overcoming Autism: Dylan's story, By Cristin Fergus.

> >

> > The studies linking chemicals to Autism are listed below:

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> > http://abcnews.go.com/Health/OnCall/story?id=4857380 & page=1

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http://www.scientificamerican.com/article.cfm?id=autism-rise-driven-by-environme\

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> > http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/7006980/

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> > I can share more information on what I've had to change and what I

> > have to avoid and maybe post a link for making your own laundry

> > detergent, as well as places to buy natural cleaners that work ok,

> > and don't cost too awful much.

> >

> > - F.

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