If your fish is sick, clean the tank, they say. The fish gets better.
We all know environmental pollutants can poison the ‘tank’ that we swim in. Airborne and waterborne chemicals, metals in our buildings and in the products we use, chemicals in what we eat and drink, loud or repetitive noises, electromagnetic radiation from phones, 5G WIFI, smart meters… etc, etc, etc – if you are sensitive to these irritants, read on.
While most of us tolerate a low level of pollution, toxins pose a constant irritation which can ultimately challenge the immune system. Over a long period of exposure, they niggle away at best health and make us more vulnerable.
Having a strong immune system is optimal, especially when people around us are sneezing and coughing. Germs add another challenge to the tainted surroundings that we need to adapt to.
A robust person with a top functioning immune system may not be affected adversely by environmental stressors. Not true for those in poor health. They may already struggle with a chronic condition or take debilitating medication. They may be getting over an illness or recovering from an operation. Energy levels dip. Those in poor health get tired faster. There’s a disengagement, a disinclination to follow through or try new things. They are blocked; they can’t be their best selves.
What’s scary is that our terrain presents invisible poisons. So invisible perhaps that the local governments don’t know of them, don’t regulate them or turn a blind eye. I sound alarmist; I don’t mean to.
Factories and the chemical industry discharge by-products into the soil or the air. Some people claim that jet planes spray chem trails overhead. Irritating chemicals are in cleaning products, in glue, paint and garden insecticides. Food and beverages are modified (colours, flavour enhancers, emulsifiers, GMOs). Plastic and rubber off-gases vapours. There are unhealthy chemicals in cosmetics, soaps, deodorants, shampoos and dyes, in sun screen creams, perfumes and toothpastes. There are fire, moth and mould repellents in our clothes and bedding and upholstery. Supermarkets and offices may be unwitting or silent hosts to asbestos, poor (fluorescent blue) light and mouldy walls. Electromagnetic radiation from cell phones and WIFI networks permeates our homes, offices and communal areas. Workers in many fields (dentists, garage mechanics, hairdressers, plumbers) inhale fumes daily. The lungs, the liver, the eyes, the nose and the skin suffer the consequences. Later the brain and the heart can be compromised.
What can you do?
Pay attention to your terrain; keep it clean and fresh, to the extent that you can. Take note of what you put into your body. It matters what you eat. Food cravings? What can you do to curb them? Can you plan ahead so you put in what is healthy? If you lack sleep, how can you create a better environment? (see my post on anxiety and sleeplessness ) If you don’t exercise, start. Read labels on clothing and cleaning products. Turn off WIFI at night. Keep your cell on airplane mode when you don’t need it. (You don’t need it as much as you think.)
There are tests (blood, urine, hair analysis, saliva, hearing, vision, kinesiology, stethoscope exams, spirometry ) to find out if there is excess metal in your body, if your lungs are working properly, if you’re allergic to a certain food, if your adrenals are burned out, if you hear and see as you should.
Remedies
Homeopathy offers remedies that counter effects of many of the poisons mentioned above. Below are a few solutions that address common causes of environmental stress for sensitive people.
Hay fever sufferers would benefit from a mixed pollen solution, based on local trees. Local pharmacies offer such a remedy. (see my post on Hay Fever)
General chemical sensitivity resulting in frequent colds, coughs and sore throats. Arsenicum
Tobacco smoke causing headache, indigestions, light sleep and not enough sleep. Ignatia
Smoke fumes causing toothache, headache, palpitations, chest pains. Spigelia.
Radiation causing exhaustion, sleepiness (wakes unrefreshed no matter how much sleep) head and back aches, joint and muscle aches. Itchy rash. Depressed, irritable. Radium bromatum
Gas fumes causing dizziness, sleepiness, trembling with cold sweat. Weak. Heavy headache, irritating cough. Vision out of focus. Carbonium sulphurate
Gas fumes causing sluggishness, mental and physical, a drugged feeling, hot and sweaty. Opium
Get in touch with me for specific concerns.