The difference between clinical ecology and conventional medicine becomes apparent as soon as one enters the waiting room. In my office, (or instance, the physical setup is adjusted to the needs of the susceptible person. This is done to provide a more hospitable environment and also because test procedures undertaken in the office itself might [...]

If inflammation occurs in the walls of the blood vessels, the vessels become more permeable as we have already seen. When the inflammation is not too serious, and mainly affects the tiny blood vessels (capillaries) in the skin, the result is likely to be urticaria or nettle-rash. In such circumstances it is mainly fluid that [...]

Emollients and moisturisers are used in a variety of ways to help relieve the distress of eczema and dermatitis. Their main functions are both to soothe the skin and to protect it against things touching or entering.

It is possible to become sensitive to creams and ointments used in this way, which can aggravate the condition. [...]

Kinetic Degradation Fluxion (KDF) treatment methods are based on the oxidation/reduction principle. These work through immersion of an alloy of copper and zinc in water. The two metals in the alloy have a different electrical potential and, in an electrically conductive fluid like water, this generates power like a battery, which starts a process of [...]

If you travel by public transport, it can be difficult to avoid things which upset you. Buses, trains and coaches can be very dusty and mouldy. Strong cleaners and disinfectants are commonly used. Fumes from tobacco smoke disperse, even into non-smoking areas. Doors and windows are frequently open, allowing traffic exhaust fumes to enter.

If you [...]

Tampons are made of a blend of cotton and viscose. Some brands are treated with glycerol which is a mild solvent. Sanitary towels are made of wood pulp, with a lining of some type of plastic to provide waterproofing. Most brands are bleached with chlorine, although it is now possible to find unbleached and non-chlorine [...]

Laxatives

Taking Boots Cream of Magnesia Liquid by mouth is an effective mild laxative. Use Epsom Salts if you need a stronger laxative. Dissolve one teaspoonful in a glass of water and drink.

Mouthwash

You can use sodium bicarbonate (one teaspoonful in a glass of water) as a mouthwash. It kills smells very effectively.

Painkillers

For painkillers (analgesics), use paracetamol. [...]

The following diet is typical of the kind sometimes recommended if you get confusing results from single-food testing, or if you are suspected of multiple food sensitivity. Often called a low-allergen diet, it is helpful in identifying both food allergy and intolerance. It excludes all foods that commonly cause sensitivity, plus all manufactured and processed [...]

The sublingual challenge test can be used for testing for food allergy or intolerance, or for chemical sensitivity. In each, a dilute solution of extract of a suspect substance is placed under the tongue and symptoms are monitored for 10 minutes. Testing is usually done blind so that the patient does not know what is [...]

Finally, trouble with clothing can result from reactions to fastenings, trimmings, linings and elastic. Mostly the problem is obvious, through a contact reaction with a metal fastening or with lace trim, or an elastic strap or waistband, for instance. Look out, however, for garment linings, which are often synthetics or viscose. The thread used to [...]