DRYER SHEETS WHAT'S THE BEEF?

Rethinking Dryer Sheets: A Small Shift Toward Clearer Living

Recently, I wrote about fabrics and sensitivities, and it felt natural to follow that thread into something we interact with every day — laundry products.

For me, dryer sheets are not benign. Their scent triggers sinus irritation and headaches. I’ve even experienced discomfort simply riding in a car with someone whose clothing carried that smell. If you’re histamine-sensitive, chemically sensitive, or energetically aware of environmental inputs, you may recognize similar reactions.

What we place on our fabrics ultimately surrounds our bodies, our breathing space, and our nervous systems. Small choices can make a meaningful difference.

What Dryer Sheets Actually Do

Dryer sheets are typically polyester sheets (low frequency see last blog post), coated with softening chemicals and fragrance compounds that transfer onto fabric during drying.¹ These coatings reduce static and create softness by leaving a thin film on textile fibers.²

The fragrance component can be significant — sometimes representing a notable portion of the product formulation — and it adheres to clothing, continuing to release scent after use.¹

Airborne Chemicals and Sensitivity Responses

Research has found that scented laundry products can emit dozens of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) through dryer vents, including substances classified as hazardous air pollutants.³⁴ Some of these compounds have been associated with respiratory irritation and other health concerns.⁴

Population studies suggest that approximately 12.5% of adults report adverse health effects such as asthma attacks, skin issues, or migraine headaches from fragranced laundry emissions.⁴ Sensitive individuals may experience allergic reactions, asthma, dermatitis, or migraines when exposed to fragrance ingredients, most of which are synthetic and not natural scents.⁵

From a clinical toxicology perspective, emissions from certain fabric softeners have demonstrated airway-irritating effects in laboratory testing, offering biological plausibility for reported symptoms.⁶

It’s also important to note that not everyone is aware of experiencing harm. Sensitive individuals often act as the canary in the mine warning others of harm of which they may not be aware. The next post will discuss the nature of histamine responses which also relates to this.

Ingredient Considerations

Softening chemistry historically relied on compounds derived from fatty materials including tallow-based quaternary ammonium salts, although formulations have evolved in recent decades.⁷ These agents coat fibers and can actually reduce absorbency in textiles like towels or performance fabrics rendering them less effective.²

Fabric softeners may also contain mixtures of endocrine-active or fragrance-related compounds identified in household product surveys.⁸ Additionally, fragrance chemicals and residues have been linked to irritation, headaches, and asthma triggers in susceptible individuals.⁹

An Accessible Alternative

I recently picked up new wool dryer balls at TJ Maxx — a simple replacement that many people find effective.

They offer:

• Reusability for hundreds of cycles
• Reduced static and drying time
• Avoidance of synthetic fragrance exposure
• Lower single-use waste - Overall Greater Ecological Integrity and what’s good for Mother Earth is good for us.

Natural scent can be added lightly through essential oils if desired, although sensitive individuals may prefer unscented approaches.

A Practical Perspective

Wellness rarely comes from dramatic interventions. More often, it emerges through attentive listening to the body and thoughtful environmental adjustments.

Dryer sheets may be harmless for many people — but for others, including those managing histamine sensitivity or neurological reactivity, eliminating them can reduce irritant exposure and improve daily comfort. Also please consider switching to laundry detergent sheets in a box - eliminates plastic and laundry detergent plastic bottles are a huge part of our waste problem. A small change for you can add up to a huge improvement for the planet.

Sometimes the smallest household shifts support the greatest coherence between body, environment, and spirit.

References (AMA Style)

1. Bclean. What are dryer sheets made of, anyway? 2024.

2. Wang L. Dryer Sheets — The science that gives clothing a soft feel and fresh scent. Chem Eng News. 2008.

3. Steinemann AC, et al. Chemical emissions from residential dryer vents. Air Qual Atmos Health.

4. Steinemann AC. Fragranced consumer products: exposures and effects. Air Qual Atmos Health.

5. Michigan State University Extension. Dryer sheet fragrance safety considerations. 2022.

6. Anderson RC, Anderson JH. Respiratory toxicity of fabric softener emissions. Inhal Toxicol. 2000.

7. Wikipedia contributors. Fabric softener composition and tallow-derived quats. 2025.

8. Shin HM, et al. Chemical census of U.S. household products. Environ Sci Technol. 2022.

9. Mr. Appliance. Chemical irritation and headaches from dryer sheet fragrances. 2025.

Clothing

WHAT ARE YOU WEARING?

The Vibration of Fabrics & Why It Matters

How Your Clothing Affects Your Health, Energy, and Mood

Most people never question how clothing affects their health beyond “staying warm in winter” or “looking good.” We think about style, fashion, comfort, or function — but rarely about the materials themselves.

Yet, what your clothing is made of may matter far more than you have taught.

Natural Fabrics vs Synthetic Fabrics

Over the years, I’ve come to understand that natural fabric clothing vibrates differently than synthetics. Many in the wellness space are now talking about the energetic and physiological impacts of clothing materials.

Here is one short reel that speaks to vibrational frequencies of fabrics:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/9_IFZMnKDaw

According to information circulating in that community:

• Linen and Wool reportedly vibrate at ~5,000 MHz

• Organic Cotton around 100–110 MHz

• Regular Cotton around 70 MHz

• Healthy Human Body vibrates around 70–100 MHz

By contrast:

• Leather is reported around 30 MHz

• Acrylic, Polyester, and Nylon are considered low vibration and typically contain petrochemical residues and positive ions which are the ones that make you feel bad.

Whether you take the vibrational numbers literally or symbolically, many sensitive people notice a tangible difference.

Natural Fabrics Contain Negative Ions

A commonly discussed concept is that:

• NATURAL FABRICS = higher negative ion presence

• SYNTHETICS = higher positive ion presence

Negative ions are associated with a sense of well-being — the same feeling we get around:

✔ Waterfalls
✔ Ocean waves
✔ Rainstorms
✔ Mountain air

Positive ions, on the other hand, are associated with:

✘ Headaches
✘ Irritability
✘ Fatigue and discomfort

Personally, when I wear synthetic fabrics, I get headaches, feel like I’m suffocating, weaker and get irritable. If a storm front rolls in (which also brings positive ions), I am almost guaranteed a migraine if wearing synthetics. Once the rain actually starts, moving water produces negative ions and I feel the shift to better.

This is the same reason people are drawn to waterfalls, beaches, and rivers — they change our energy.

I first learned about ions while teaching Physical Science at WVU, and since then I have slowly shifted my wardrobe toward natural, mostly organic fabrics.

Why Washing Matters

Here are two helpful short clips about fabric and health:

👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eNWIsGoKCJc
👉 https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XpEY7_IXFSE

One reason non-organic cotton should be washed (and ideally dried outdoors), or soaked in Superminerals noted below, is because cotton is one of the most heavily sprayed crops in the world. Cotton is not regulated like food.

A story shared by the Midwestern Doctor on Substack illustrates this well:

“Years ago, a friend of mine was seated on a plane next to a chief executive of a major American chemical company notorious for polluting the environment. After a friendly conversation, my friend asked the executive what his most important advice was. The executive immediately replied:
‘Always wash new clothes before you put them on.’”

Do Organics Make a Difference?

Someone recently asked me if organic clothing really matters. Subjectively, I feel the difference, especially with my organic bras. Now there is vibrational measurement circulating that supports this experience. Organics generally mean:
✔ Fewer pesticides
✔ Fewer chemical residues
✔ Higher comfort for sensitive skin
✔ Higher vibration frequencies better support our well-being

Natural Plant, Animal vs Semi-Synthetic vs Synthetic

Natural Fabrics

Come directly from plants or animals:
Plant: cotton, linen, hemp, bamboo, jute, ramie, etc.
Animal: wool, alpaca, cashmere, silk, yak, etc.
Leather: natural but low vibration compared to plant fibers

Semi-Synthetic Fabrics

Made from natural materials but chemically processed (synthecized, not raw or totally natural):
Rayon Modal Bamboo Viscose Lyocell Cupro

Synthetic Fabrics

Petrochemical-based: Polyester Acrylic Nylon Spandex
These often contain endocrine disruptors and other chemicals that may not be healthy pressed against the skin all day. Plastic micro- fibers from textiles is also a rising health concern.

SOURCES FOR ORGANIC CLOTHING brands offering natural/organic options:

• Costco - organic Turkish sheets (Queen size $36!!!)

• Pact: https://wearpact.com/

• Maggie’s Organics https://maggiesorganics.com

• MATE the Label https://matethelabel.com

• Organic Basics https://organicnaturals.shop Products

• Fair Indigo https://www.fairindigo.com/

• Harvest & Mill: https://harvestandmill.com/

• The Tibetan Monks sell a fantastic YAK shawl and blanket, wool meditation shawls and other items of high quality and natural fabrics.

• LOOK for ORGANIC SHEETS, Matresses, sleepwear - you spend a lot of time in bed, so why not organic?

Up-scale consignment stores often carry gently used natural fibers and sometimes have designated organic sections. Make sure they don’t smell of perfume or dryer sheets which many sensitive people can’t tolerate.

Try This Experiment

Put on all natural fabrics (linen or organic cotton, wool or cashmere if it’s cold).

1. Wrap one hand in a natural organic fabric.

2. Sit in meditation and observe how the hand and arm feels.

3. Then repeat with acrylic or polyester wrapped around the hand.

4. Pay close attention and note the differences.

Many of us are “canaries in the mine” — we feel the difference immediately. Others need to tune in more subtly. Either way, you may be surprised at the difference when you pay close attention away from distractions.

Complete List of Natural Fabrics

🌿 Plant-Based Fibers

Linen (flax) Hemp Bamboo (mechanically processed) Ramie
Jute Kenaf Abaca (banana leaf) Coir (coconut husk) Sisal Raffia

🐑 Animal-Based Fibers

• Wool (general)

• Merino

• Cashmere

• Mohair

• Alpaca

• Camel hair

• Llama wool

• Yak wool

• Vicuna wool

• Angora (rabbit)

• Silk (mulberry, tussah, eri, muga)

🍄 NEW Emerging Regenerative Bio-Fibers

These are processed, but still natural and biodegradable:

• Mycelium (mushroom leather)

• Coconut leather (Malai)

• Piñatex (pineapple leaf)

• Apple leather

• Cork fabric

Superminerals for Detoxing Fabrics

Soaking non-organic fabrics in Superminerals can help draw out chemical residues, especially in cotton and other natural fibers. It likely does not help with acrylic, polyester, or nylon. For Superminerals, contact:
Julie Collins, Peak Wellness & Feng Shui
📞 678-681-4140 (Eastern Time)

Final Thoughts

Check your wardrobe. Notice how different fabrics make you feel — physically, emotionally, and energetically.

If you already experience this, please share in the comments.
If this is new to you, experiment and report back!

Thanks for reading. 🌿

REFERENCES:

Akhil, K., & Mohan, S. (2021). Microplastic fibers from synthetic textiles: Environmental and health impacts. Environmental Chemistry Letters, 19(3), 2023–2040. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10311-020-01174-3

Cotton Inc. (n.d.). The case for cotton: A natural alternative to synthetics. Lifestyle Monitor. Retrieved January 2026, from https://lifestylemonitor.cottoninc.com/the-case-for-cotton-a-natural-alternative-to-synthetics/

Environmental Working Group. (2025, December). Does your laundry shed microplastics? EWG. Retrieved from https://www.ewg.org/news-insights/news/2025/12/does-your-laundry-shed-microplastics

Lee, S., Kim, H., & Park, E. (2023). Microplastics and their interactions with the human gut microbiota. Environmental Science & Technology Letters, 10(6), 521–529. https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.estlett.3c00172

Li, Y., Gao, R., & Ding, L. (2021). Microplastic pollution from synthetic textiles during domestic washing. Water Research, 201, 117293. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.watres.2021.117293

Midwestern Doctor, Substack, January’s open thread. How Your Clothes and Their Materials Shape Your Health. Link

Pillar Advocates. (2024). Understanding fabric choices and their impact on health. Pillar Advocates Health Blog. Retrieved from https://pillaradvocates.com/understanding-fabric-choices-and-their-impact-on-health/

Sherratt, S., & Rhodes, C. (2024). Human exposure pathways to microplastics and potential health effects. Journal of Environmental Medicine, 28(4), 155–170. https://doi.org/10.1080/13546775.2024.1920531

Shin, J. Y., Kim, M. J., & Lee, S. J. (2021). Impact of textile fibers on atopic dermatitis: Comparison of cotton and synthetic fabrics. Dermatitis, 32(4), 231–239. https://doi.org/10.1097/DER.0000000000000770

Thompson, R. C., Moore, C. J., Andrady, A. L., Gregory, M. R., Takada, H., & Weisberg, S. B. (2021). Plastic microfibers from textiles: An emerging environmental health issue. Marine Pollution Bulletin, 175, 113–135. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.marpolbul.2021.113135

Zhang, H., Chen, Q., & Yang, Y. (2024). Potential respiratory hazards of airborne microplastics from synthetic textiles. Frontiers in Public Health, 12, 112233. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpubh.2024.112233

Thankful for a Lost Earring: A Thanksgiving Story

Thanksgiving this year was truly wonderful. We traveled a few hours, stayed with lovely new friends, shared a yummy dinner with more new friends who went out of their ways to make food that would fit my low histamine diet. The next day we visited my favorite consignment shop—the one that has a Black Friday 50% off sale. I even found some incredible bargains: high-quality clothes with their original tags for a fraction of the price. It definitely satisfied my hunter-gatherer impulses.

The checkout line, of course, was long. I knew it would take at least half an hour, even though the staff was moving quickly and staying remarkably pleasant. I chatted with the people in front of me and behind me, and then suddenly realized… I had lost an earring. Not just any earring—a very special one.

I confessed the loss to the young woman behind me. Without hesitation she said, “I’ll save your place in line. Go look for your earring.”

I searched the entire store and came back empty-handed. Then she said, “You watch my clothes, and I’ll go look for it.” Off she went. When she returned, the tilt of her head told me she hadn’t found it either. Then she did something extraordinary: she turned around, projected her voice, and announced to the entire store that an earring was missing.

And something magical happened.

Every shopper stopped.
Every head went down.
The entire store began searching for my earring.

I was so touched I could hardly speak.

Before I reached the register, the woman in front of me turned around, stood tall, and said with conviction, “You will find your earring!”
I felt a shift inside me immediately. Matching her energy, I said, “We are in agreement. We will find that earring.” She nodded feeling satisfied that her message was heard and that the power of our agreement had sunk in.  

A little while later I turned to the three people behind me, and they all said—at the same time—“I know you’re gonna find that earring.” Their faith felt like a wave, and I stepped fully into belief rather than fear.

At the counter, I handed the cashier a note with a drawing of the earring and my phone number. He looked me in the eye and said, “I’m sure we’ll find your earring. I’ll call you as soon as we do.”

His confidence sealed it. I could feel the connected, unified energy saying, Yes. It will be found.

A few hours later, when we returned to our hosts’ home, I noticed a voicemail waiting. An excited voice said, “We found your earring! You can pick it up anytime you want.”

In that moment, I realized this wasn’t just about a lost earring.
This was a gift—an unexpected experience of unity consciousness in action, right in the middle of Black Friday chaos.

And now, I have even more to be grateful for. Thank you lady in front of me.  Thank you to the people behind me.  Thank you Alex for your enthusiasm and for everyone’s belief.

Histamine, Seeds and Nuts

1. Seeds That Commonly Trigger Histamine Release

These seeds contain compounds (lectins, oxalates, salicylates, amines) that provoke mast cells in sensitive individuals.

Chia Seeds

• High in lectins → can provoke mast cells

• Can cause GI fermentation → secondary histamine release

• Common MCAS trigger

  Sesame Seeds (and Tahini)

• High in amine compounds

• Well-documented histamine liberators

• Common allergen → mast-cell hyper-reactivity

  Flax Seeds

• High polyunsaturated fats oxidize easily, producing histamine-stimulating byproducts

• Can irritate a compromised gut lininSunflower Seeds

• Can contain mold residues

• High in omega-6, promoting inflammatory pathways that increase mast-cell sensitivity

  2. Seeds That Are DAO (Diamine Oxidase) Inhibitors (stop the breakdown of histamines)

• These seeds contain compounds that interfere with the enzyme that clears histamine.

• • Pumpkin Seeds

• Not high in histamine, but contain inhibitors of DAO

• Can significantly worsen histamine overload in sensitive individuals

• • Hemp Seeds

• Mild DAO inhibitors

• High omega-6 content → inflammatory responses in some MCAS patients

  3. Seeds With Higher Risk of Mold → Secondary Histamine Reactions

• These aren’t inherently high-histamine foods but commonly carry mold mycotoxins that trigger mast-cell activation.

• Nuts are technically seeds, so included:

• Peanuts

• Extremely high risk of aflatoxin mold

• Major mast-cell trigger

• Cashews

• Often contaminated with mold unless roasted and fresh

• Common MCAS irritant

• Pistachios

• Frequently moldy

• High amine content → pseudo-histamine effect

• 4. Seeds Generally Better for Low-Histamine Diet

• These tend to be well-tolerated by most people with histamine issues:

• ✔ Quinoa (technically a seed; rinse thoroughly to reduce saponins)
  ✔ Millet
  ✔ Amaranth
  ✔ Fresh coconut meat or coconut chips (low histamine unless aged/dried too long)

• Quinoa has a low histamine level, making it a good choice for a low-histamine diet. It is considered a low-histamine food and does not typically trigger the release of histamine in the body. Additionally, quinoa is a source of nutrients like copper, manganese, and zinc that may help lower histamine levels. 

  • Low in histamine: 

    Quinoa is classified as a low-histamine food, unlike other grains that can trigger reactions. Earlier I read reports that Quinoa was not low histamine. That seems to have changed. I will be adding it back into my diet as it was a favorite of mine. I’ll let you know how I fare with it.

  • Supports histamine reduction: 

    It contains nutrients like copper, manganese, and zinc, which are beneficial for individuals on a low-histamine diet, according to BBC Good Food. 

    • Individual tolerance may vary: 

      While generally well-tolerated, it is important to test your individual tolerance to quinoa, as dietary triggers can differ from person to person.

    • Millet is a 

      low-histamine grain and is often recommended as a safe option for those on a low-histamine diet. It does not trigger the body's natural histamine release and is not high in histamine, making it a suitable substitute for higher-histamine grains. That works for me.

    • Lyneah Marks <lyneahmarks@gmail.com>

      Tue, Dec 2, 2:29 PM (1 day ago)

      to me

      Amaranth is considered a 

      low-histamine grain and is often included on low-histamine diet lists. However, it is also high in oxalates, which can act as a histamine liberator for some individuals. Therefore, while it doesn't contain high levels of histamine itself, its oxalate content means that people with histamine intolerance should test their individual tolerance. 

      Low-histamine properties

      • Amaranth is listed as a gluten-free, low-histamine grain by several reputable sources.

      • It does not appear to trigger the body's natural histamine release, unlike high-histamine or histamine-releasing foods. 

  Why Seeds Become Histamine Triggers: Histamine reactions from seeds are usually due to:

  • Mold or oxidation (common in storage)

  • DAO suppression

  • Gut irritation → mast cell activation

  • High amine or polyamine content

  • Lectins and saponins stimulating mast cells

  Seeds are small but concentrated—so even small servings cause reactions in sensitive individuals.

  Common Symptoms When Seeds Trigger Histamine

  • Head pressure or migraines

  • Flushing or itching

  • Increased heart rate

  • Sinus congestion

  • Loose stools or urgency

  • Anxiety or restlessness

  • Temperature dysregulation

New Histamine Ideas

I’ve been researching histamines for a book and for my own self care for years now. The video Carrie Bennett created is one of the most informative and brilliant I’ve heard. It explains a series of ideas for how we can lower our histamine loads naturally. She covers 8 areas including Circadian Rhythms and how they affect histamine production (get out in the sun 10-20 minutes in the first hour of your day), hydration major effects on histamine production, red light therapy and how it affects histamine levels. Have a look and listen here:

https://youtu.be/PnBIfg0ZSlA?si=qQWUvJeaP8e3cJvb

The video is long and fairly complex especially if you are not familiar with histamine function language. Here is an executive summary:

Histamine, mast-cell activation, and histamine intolerance are strongly influenced by circadian rhythm, environmental inputs, cellular hydration, mitochondrial function, and stress physiology. This presentation outlines eight powerful but often overlooked strategies to support healthy histamine regulation.

1️⃣ Morning Sunlight & Circadian Rhythm Alignment

Key Points

• Histamine release and clearance follow a circadian rhythm.

• DAO (diamine oxidase), the main histamine-degrading enzyme in the gut, also follows circadian cycles.

• When circadian rhythm is disrupted, mast cells become reactive all day long.

• Light entering the eyes communicates "time of day" to the brain, regulating immune activity.

Symptoms of Disruption

• Constant histamine reactions

• Increased allergic symptoms

• Mast cells acting as if there is a threat all day

Recommended Solutions

• Get 10–20 minutes of outdoor morning light within 1 hour of waking.

• No sunglasses; look toward (not at) the sky.

• If sensitive, eat higher-histamine meals midday when DAO activity is highest.

• Avoid histamine triggers late in the day.

2️⃣ Earthing & Grounding

Key Points

• Direct skin contact with the Earth provides free electrons that reduce inflammation.

• Grounding balances brain waves, breath rhythm, HRV, and autonomic nervous system tone.

• Reduces the “threat signal” that drives mast cell activation.

• Supports calmer immune activity and reduces histamine release.

Recommended Solutions

• Barefoot contact with grass, sand, soil, trees, or natural water 20–60 minutes daily.

• Use grounding mats indoors (especially at desk or sleep).

• Helps anxiety, arrhythmias, inflammation, sleep cycles.

3️⃣ Mitochondrial Hydration & Energy Function

Key Points

• Mitochondria regulate immune behavior through biophoton signaling and energy production.

• Dysfunctional mitochondria → excessive reactive oxygen species → immune system triggers histamine.

• Chronic dehydration causes histamine to act as a drought-management molecule.

• Dehydration raises histamine, worsening allergies, asthma, autoimmunity.

Recommended Solutions

• Structured water + mineralized water (e.g., Quinton isotonic, solé).

• Prioritize hydration first thing in the morning.

• Support lymph flow with:

  • Foam rolling

  • Myofascial release

  • Infrared heat

  • Dry brushing

  • Gentle rebounding

4️⃣ Molecular Hydrogen

Key Points

• Molecular hydrogen (H₂) reduces inflammation via electron donation.

• Research shows hydrogen suppresses mast cell activation and reduces histamine release.

• Helps prevent over-reactive immune responses.

• Extremely high safety profile; cannot be overdosed.

Recommended Solutions

• Hydrogen-infused water

• Hydrogen tablets

• Hydrogen gas inhalation (strongest option)

• Especially helpful for inflammatory, allergic, neurological, and autoimmune patterns.

5️⃣ Non-Native EMFs (“Wireless Radiation”)

Key Points

• Wireless radiation (WiFi, Bluetooth, cell phones, smart devices) is:

  • Dehydrating

  • Disruptive to mitochondrial function

  • Activating voltage-gated calcium channels (VGCCs)

• When VGCCs stay open, mast cells continuously degranulate histamine.

• Leads to chronic histamine symptoms and electro-hypersensitivity.

Recommended Solutions

• Keep phone off the body; use airplane mode when possible.

• Avoid wireless headphones (AirPods, Bluetooth).

• Hard-wire workstation (Ethernet, wired headphones).

• Turn off WiFi at night.

• Unplug devices in the sleep environment.

• My addition: See previous blog entry or scroll down on any page on my website (bodysoulandangels.com) and read about how Advanced Tachyon Technology products can help you reduce the EMF pollution in your home, on your phone, on your body, etc.

6️⃣ Red Light Therapy

Key Points

• Supports mitochondrial water production and energy cycling.

• Reduces histamine-induced itching and mast cell degranulation.

• Intranasal red light specifically reduces allergy symptoms (animal + human research).

Recommended Solutions

• Full-body red light therapy for general histamine/mitochondrial support.

• Intranasal red light for sinus/allergy symptoms.

• Abdominal red-light applications for gut-related histamine issues.

7️⃣ Cold Adaptation

Key Points

• Histamine acts as a thermoregulatory neurotransmitter during cold exposure.

• Cold stimulates brown fat (brown adipose tissue) → activates mitochondria → produces heat efficiently without inflammation.

• Proper cold exposure reduces overall histamine burden.

Caution

• Overly cold temperatures can be a “threat” to a sensitive system.

• Must start gently.

Recommended Solutions

• Begin with very mild cold exposure:

  • 50°F air for 30 minutes

  • Cool (not icy) water for 3–5 minutes

• Slowly build tolerance; avoid sudden intense cold plunges.

8️⃣ UV-B Light Exposure (Solar Adaptation)

Key Points

• Many sensitive individuals initially react to UV-B with histamine release.

• With gradual, consistent exposure, the body shifts to:

  • Mast cell stabilization

  • Reduced histamine release

  • Lower skin sensitivity and inflammation

• UV light becomes therapeutic instead of triggering.

Recommended Solutions

• Start with 30 seconds of sun exposure.

• Slowly increase daily by 15–30 seconds.

• Aim for consistent, gentle UV-B exposure.

• Supports circadian rhythm, vitamin D, immune balance, and mast cell regulation.

🌟 Overall Summary

Histamine regulation is deeply influenced by light, hydration, circadian rhythms, mitochondrial function, grounding, and environmental electromagnetic exposure.

The eight underrated strategies form a holistic, non-pharmaceutical framework for reducing histamine sensitivity and restoring mast cell balance:

1. Morning sunlight

2. Grounding

3. Cellular hydration

4. Molecular hydrogen

5. EMF reduction see Advanced Tachyon Technology products for help reducing EMF Pollution in your environments. Scroll down to the bottom of any page on this website to go to my Tachyon Store. The previous blog talks about Advanced Tachyon Technology.

6. Red light therapy

7. Cold adaptation

8. Gradual UV-B exposure

Together, they help shift the body from a state of perceived threat → perceived safety, lowering histamine burden and improving immune balance. (My comment: It also decreases adrenal stress.)

The Measurable Miracle: Biofield Restoration Through Tachyon

By Dr. David Wagner, Inventor of Tachyonization™

Dear Friends, 

We were not designed to live in energetic compromise. Yet today, most homes pulse with EMFs that silently diminish the biofield—your body’s radiant shield.

A study by environmental consultant William Bennett makes the unseen visible. In homes with standard EMF exposure, all participants experienced significant energetic collapse—up to 30% biofield shrinkage. Then, we introduced a simple intervention: Tachyonized™ Silica Disks, placed inside the circuit breaker box. The result? 

A full reversal. Every individual’s energy field not only recovered—it expanded beyond their original baseline. What was degenerative became regenerative. 

This isn’t theory. This is coherence in action. These disks don’t block or fight frequencies—they restore order at the quantum level. They open a direct, coherent access point to the Zero-Point Field through the patented Tachyonization™ process.

Science confirms it:
 Tachyon restores biological order at the quantum level
 Tachyonized™ Silica Disks fully reverse EMF damage—and amplify regeneration

We’re not here to survive in a chaotic world. We’re here to thrive—radiantly, regeneratively, in harmony with the Source. 

 Tachyonized™ Silica Disks for Breaker Box Protection

Simple Silica Disk 4-inch (10cm)

How to Use with Circuit Breakers

1. Open up the circuit breaker box by swinging the door open.

2. Stick the Tachyonized Silica Disks to the inside of the door using any tape that works well on the surface. Make sure the side that says “Energy flows out this side” is facing you when you apply it—so when the door closes, that side faces the breakers.

3. Try to cover at least 80% of the breaker area with the disks to get the best protection.

EXPLORE OTHER PRODUCTS BELOW AND WATCH THE VIDEO ON HOW TO KNOW HOW MANY DISCS YOU NEED FOR YOUR BREAKER BOX TO PROVIDE WHOLE HOUSE PROTECTION.

Powerful Water

Water’s True Potential: Measured, Not Imagined

By Dr. David Wagner, Inventor of Tachyonization™

Not all water is created equal—not when it comes to bioenergetic potential for the body.

A groundbreaking 1992 study by PSI Research Labs compared Tachyonized™ Water, regular water charged with Tachyonized™ Tools, and Evian water using the SE-5 Biofield Spectrum Analyzer.

The Science Is Clear! The difference was staggering.

Evian measured a respectable 222% bioenergetic potential. Charged Water, enhanced by proximity to Tachyonized™ Silica Disks, climbed to 20,000%. But Tachyonized™ Water shattered expectations with a field strength of 1,558,000%.

Only Tachyonized™ Water is transformed at the submolecular level. Through our 14-day patented process, it becomes an eternal conductor of Tachyon, the primal field of order behind all form.

This isn’t an enhancement. It’s quantum restoration.
A few daily drops do more than hydrate—they reintroduce your system to coherence itself.

Though Tachyonized™ Water and charged water differ fundamentally in their energetic structure, both offer powerful support for a health-optimized lifestyle.

Just 5 to 15 drops, two to three times daily, Tachyonized™ Water energizes cells, clears energetic blockages, and restores balance—activating deep healing and sustained vitality.

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CHOLESTEROL

🫀 Lower Your LDL, Lift Your Life

Simple Food & Lifestyle Shifts for a Healthier Heart

Today, many of us are receiving the news that our cholesterol levels are high. What can we do naturally? Here are some tips.

Cholesterol plays a vital role in your body—but too much LDL ("bad" cholesterol) can lead to plaque buildup in your arteries, increasing your risk of heart disease. The good news? With the right foods and daily habits, you can naturally reduce LDL levels and boost HDL ("good" cholesterol) to protect your heart. 8 oz of Pomegranate juice will clear your arteries. Add it to your smoothie or drink it alone.

🚫 What Raises LDL (Bad Cholesterol)?

Certain foods cause LDL levels to rise—especially those high in saturated fat, trans fats, or refined carbs.

Foods to Avoid or Limit:

• Fried foods (fries, doughnuts, fried chicken)

• Processed meats (bacon, sausage, deli meats)

• Full-fat dairy (cheese, cream, butter, whole milk)

• Baked goods and anything made with hydrogenated oils

• Fast food meals and snacks

• Palm oil & coconut oil (used in many packaged foods)

• Red meats (especially fatty cuts)

• Refined snacks (chips, crackers, sugary cereals)

🥦 What Lowers LDL?

Eating more soluble fiber, healthy fats, and plant-based foods can help reduce bad cholesterol naturally. If you are also on a low histamine diet there are other considerations shown below.

Foods That Lower LDL:

• Oats & barley (rich in beta-glucan) (some low histamine diets can tolerate oats or barley)

• Beans & lentils with rice provide a complete protein as well (not low histamine)

• Fruits (apples, berries, citrus, grapes)

• Vegetables (eggplant, okra, leafy greens)

• Nuts (almonds, walnuts, pistachios) (not low histamine)

• Fatty fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel)

• Olive oil (Organic extra virgin)

• Avocados (not low histamine unfortunately)

• Flaxseeds & chia seeds

• Green tea

• Olives, black.

💡 Soluble fiber binds to cholesterol in the gut and helps flush it out of the body. Rice is a good one for low histamine diets.

🌟 Boosting HDL (Good Cholesterol)

HDL helps remove LDL from your bloodstream. These foods and habits can give it a healthy lift.

Foods That Raise HDL:

• Fatty fish (omega-3 rich)

• Organic extra virgin olive oil

• Avocados (not low histamine)

• Nuts & seeds (not low histamine)

• Whole grains (quinoa, oats, brown rice) (some not low histamine, check each one or know what works for you rice seems to be the lowest in histamine)

• Dark leafy greens (spinach, kale) (Spinach is high histamine and high oxalate)

• Dark chocolate (in moderation) But who wants moderation with chocolate? Choose a brand low in sugar or buy raw dark with no sugar and add some honey to it. (not low histamine)

• Red wine (1 glass/day, optional) (not low histamine) and the active ingredient, resveritol can be taken as a supplement.

Foods and Habits That Increase LDL:

• Trans fats (margarine, packaged baked goods, many restaurants use them because they are cheaper, ask.)

• Sugary drinks and refined carbs

• Smoking

• Excess alcohol

• Inactivity

Your daily habits are just as important as your meals!

✔ Move your body – Aim for 30 mins of activity, 5 days a week
✔ Quit smoking – HDL rises and artery health improves rapidly
✔ Watch your weight – Even 5–10% weight loss can help
✔ Manage stress – Chronic stress affects cholesterol ratios - take up a relaxation technique, Chi Kung, Tai Chi, Yoga, meditation, walking in nature, visit a waterfall or the ocean.

❤️ Final Thoughts

You don’t need a complete overhaul to improve your cholesterol. Small, intentional shifts—like adding oats to your breakfast or swapping fried snacks for raw nuts—can make a big difference over time. Combine smart food choices with movement and stress relief, and you’ll be on your way to a stronger, healthier heart. We changed my husband’s diet using this guide and his LDL level dropped 100 points in 2 months. He was very motivated and made all the changes recommended here.

TIP: As Jeff Primack suggests, use the whole avocado in your smoothie, the pit contains enough energy to make a tree and adds a nice nutty flavor to the smoothie.

Ready to take the next step?
Consider working with a holistic practitioner, nutritionist, or functional medicine provider to personalize your plan.

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The snake is a powerful and multifaceted symbol across cultures, often representing dualistic meanings such as creation and destruction, life and death, healing and harm. Its interpretation varies widely depending on the cultural, spiritual, or mythological lens.

General Symbolism

1. Transformation and Renewal: The snake's ability to shed its skin symbolizes rebirth, transformation, and renewal. It is often associated with personal growth, evolution, and the cyclical nature of life.

2. Healing and Medicine: In many traditions, snakes represent healing due to their connection with the caduceus (a staff with intertwined serpents), which symbolizes medicine and health.

3. Wisdom and Intuition: The snake's movement and keen senses make it a symbol of intuition, knowledge, and spiritual insight.

4. Duality: The snake can embody both positive and negative qualities, symbolizing protection and danger, fertility and destruction, or light and shadow.

Native American Interpretations

In Native American traditions, the snake often holds profound spiritual meaning, varying among tribes:

1. Renewal and Life Force: The snake is frequently seen as a symbol of life force and renewal. Its shedding process aligns with cycles of transformation and the continuity of life.

2. Connection to Earth and Nature: Many tribes view the snake as a creature deeply connected to the earth, embodying groundedness, survival, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.

3. Guardian and Protector: In some traditions, snakes are guardians of sacred places or wisdom keepers, symbolizing protection and vigilance.

4. Healing Powers: The snake is associated with healing and spiritual medicine. It is believed to have the ability to guide individuals through inner journeys and transformations.

5. Sacred Energy (Kundalini): For some Native American spiritual interpretations, the snake represents the flow of energy, similar to the concept of Kundalini in Eastern traditions. This energy is seen as a powerful force of spiritual awakening and balance.

Cultural Stories and Lessons

Native American stories often use the snake as a teacher or a cautionary figure. For example:

• Caution and Respect: Snakes are often associated with lessons about respect for nature, emphasizing the balance of harmony and danger.

• Transformation Journeys: Snake imagery is used in ceremonies or visions to symbolize personal transformation or the shedding of old ways.

Overall, the snake is a deeply complex symbol with universal themes of transformation, healing, and the cyclical nature of existence, resonating with both earthly and spiritual realms.

WHAT “SKIN” ARE YOU SHEDDING THIS YEAR?

Kidney Stones

KIDNEY STONES

I’ve heard people say they’d rather have a tooth extracted without Novocaine or have twins. Ouch! Yes, they hurt. I seem to have inherited the tendency to create stones that gallop through my family (or should I say lay blocks in my family?). I have spent much time and effort, and some luck has come into the process of learning how to avoid kidney stones. Here’s what I have learned. 

WATER – don’t drink mineral rich water especially the kind that contains iron and other minerals which are not usable by your body. Filter your water or use super minerals to purify your water.  To order super minerals call Julie Collins 678 681 4140.

VITAMINS – avoid any that contain calcium sourced from chaulk – chaulk is like trying to get a 15’ diameter basketball in the front door, it doesn’t work. It will not go into your cells even if it’s chelated.  Chelated means it’s attached to a plant molecule.  Calcium has to be angstrom sized and chelated to be usable by your body.  80% of people just pee it out.  20% make stones out of it.  If you are in the later category, research your vitamins carefully.  Vibe liquid vitamins have worked for me. You have to order them 866 999 9191 share code 43566 might get you a discount.

SUPPLEMENTS: Jin Qian Cao, also known as Gold Coin Grass in liquid form, has stopped the pain of a kidney stopped for me in about 20 minutes. A lovely chiropractor recommended it. It works! I take it on my tongue as I don’t mind the taste. It also comes in pill form and powder form, which works faster than pills when melted in the mouth but not as fast as the liquid. Phosfood liquid from Standard Process is used to reduce hardening, including kidney stones. Stonebreaker is generally for gall stones, but some report it being helpful for kidney stones.

CASTOR OIL PACKS: There is a resurgence in popularity for castor oil use. Edgar Cayce recommended Castor Oil for many conditions. A recent book, Castor Oil Revival, KD Evans on Amazon, provides many recipies for Castor Oil. Recently Jackie Fullmer mentioned using Castor Oil to heal the gums. I was reticent but tried it. It worked and a good grade of Castor Oil doesn’t even taste bad. My favorite brand so far is Sky Organics. Evans describes the requirements for having the best type of Castor Oil in her book.   

I do have questions for what these supplements do for your teeth, so I take them so they are quickly out of my mouth unless I’m suffering symptoms.  I generally take them at least once a month as a preventive.  Phosfood I take in water.

Hope that helps. Do your own research to determine which is for you. Muscle test to ask which one (if any) is most effective with the least side effects.

Scientific? Data? Re-Research

As I approach seventy something, most people are surprised when they learn my age. They often assume I’m much younger, and while I don’t typically share my age, when I do, it changes how people perceive me. Expectations shift, often leading me to push against age-related stereotypes. Despite my age, I run two businesses, attend classes, do yoga, practice massage and bodywork, garden and paddle my SUPYAK (Stand-Up Paddleboard and Kayak combo). My brother, now 86, maintains his yard, works full-time, and exercises regularly—also defying conventional age norms. It’s not all genetics; —we have younger relatives in worse shape. I believe our youthful energy is primarily due to attitude, diet, and lifestyle choices. Understanding what supports longevity, such as an active physical life style, meditation, prayer, belonging to a community and stress-reducing activities, also play important role in longevity with health and there are those reported in the “blue zones” and we’ll get to those.

It’s often said that cognitive abilities and physical health decline with age, a perspective reinforced by studies, media, and popular opinion. I’ve encountered these assumptions firsthand at conferences and continuing education classes. But is the science behind these claims as solid as it seems? Having taught Scientific Theory at the university level, I understand how data can be skewed, and I’ve observed professors tailoring their research outcomes for tenure or promotions. This highlights the importance of critical thinking when interpreting scientific data, especially when key variables are overlooked or misinterpreted and the importance of looking behind the data.

Take, for example, a well-known study from the 1960s and 70s that concluded women over 35 were at significantly higher risk for pregnancy complications. The prevailing belief led many to avoid pregnancy after that age. Years later, when researchers revisited the data, they found that socioeconomic status and nutrition were more predictive of pregnancy complications than age itself (Kleinhaus et al., 2006). Age, in this case, became an overemphasized factor, and turned out to be an irrelevant variable. The study’s conclusions were flawed due to the omission of consideration of critical variables.

A personal experience with a biology textbook project from the 1970s further illustrates how misinterpreting irrelevant attributes can be essentially misleading. Illustrations in textbooks typically showed animal cells as round and plant cells as rectangular, training students to associate shape with cell type rather than focusing on the critical attributes—like the presence of a cell wall. My boss did not want to vary the shapes because of the costs involved (these were the days before AI images and all our drawings were done by hand by artists). He suggested I conduct a study to prove my point before he would invest in the added expense. I did. We tested students who had just completed high school or introductory college cellular biology and across the board they wrongly identified cells based on shape alone. The illustrations were revised and as far as I knew at the time it was the first cellular biology book which taught the real factors of cell wall and presence of vacuoles as the critical factors identifying plant vs animal cells. Thank you Dr. Markle for teaching concept analysis which provides a way to identify critical and irrelevant variables. This experience taught me that irrelevant factors, if unvarried to show their irrelevance, can mislead even the most diligent learners.

Another historical example is the public health response to President Eisenhower’s heart attack in the 1950s. Early studies pointed to sugar as the main cause of heart disease, but the sugar industry deflected the blame onto dietary fats, leading to decades of misguided dietary guidelines (Kearns, et al., 2016). These conclusions were accepted as fact for years until later studies corrected the oversight, revealing that refined carbohydrates, not fat, played a more significant role in heart disease (Mozaffarian, 2016). This teaches us to critically analyze studies and consider who funds them, what political interests are involved and what variables might be over looked.

An example from the 1970s NIH study on osteoporosis found that calcium supplementation did not help prevent the disease (Heaney, 2002). What went unnoticed, however, was that the form of calcium used in the study was not bioavailable. To be usable in your body calcium must be angstrom sized and chelated. Calcium derived from chalk or other non-chelated sources is not absorbed by the body, leading to kidney stones and calcification issues in 20% of the population. 80% are able to metabolize it off through urine. More recent studies have shown that calcium from food sources is more beneficial for bone health than supplements (National Institutes of Health, 2020) where the calcium is chelated and likely angstrom sized. Chalk sourced calcium is like trying to get a 20’ basketball in the front door.

These examples demonstrate how critical it is to analyze the variables in a study carefully and consider wider information. We must ask whose study it is, what factors were considered, and how the data were interpreted. The scientific method doesn’t provide absolute truths; instead, it offers conclusions based on statistical significance. Science does not “prove” things, it puts up hypotheses (ideas) and they stand until someone finds some other data that disputes it. We often as a population accept things as fact when they are just hypotheses. For example, gravity wasn’t considered until Newton pointed it out. The earth was believed to be flat at one time. To prove something you have to have control of all the variables and know what you don’t know! Often, outliers and unaccounted-for variables remain overlooked, skewing our understanding of reality.

Consider the dietary cholesterol studies from the 1950s. Researchers claimed that foods like eggs and red meat were the primary contributors to high cholesterol and heart disease. However, these studies neglected important factors, such as the difference between saturated fats in processed versus whole foods and the type of fat replacing saturated fats (Siri-Tarino et al., 2010). Later research showed that polyunsaturated fats improved heart health, while carbohydrates had a less favorable impact (Mozaffarian et al., 2010).

Dr. Jeffrey Rediger’s book Cured explores how outliers—patients who defy medical odds—are often ignored in mainstream medical research. These cases provide insights into what's possible, but because they fall outside the statistical norm, they are often dismissed. Medical research focuses on normal. Have you ever aspired to the normal? What we believe as a society effects us. It may not stop us, but it is an energy we have to fight against to break glass ceilings. Many women ignored the research about pregnancy complications over 35. It had become popular for women to have their careers first and family later and they bravely forged a new belief breaking down old barriers and that led to a reanalysis of the previous data. Same data, just a different way to analyze it. Decades later women are no longer afraid to wait to have their children even into their forties.

Dan Buettner’s Blue Zones research, conducted in partnership with National Geographic, sheds light on longevity. These communities defy common beliefs about aging, showcasing how lifestyle factors—such as diet, physical activity, and social connections—affect health more than age alone (Buettner, 2009). Could such factors influence studies on collagen production and other aging-related processes? We don’t know because such “exceptional” populations are not included in the mainstream research. Watch programs on the blue zone people and you’ll see a very different centenarian.

As we engage with research, it’s essential to maintain a critical perspective. Scientific conclusions are only as reliable as the scope of the study. Remember, we often don't know what we don’t know. So, the next time someone cites research on aging, I’ll be asking many questions. Scientific conclusions are only as reliable as the scope of the study, and often, that scope is too narrow. 

As one of my mentors wisely told me:
  "I don't know if this is true or not—I just read it in a book."
Wade Poling,
Herbalist and wise man

This mindset encourages us to remain open-minded, to question, and to seek the broader truth that might lie beyond the data presented. It also reminds us to pay attention to the reality around us and believe our own eyes. This requires us to observe and think not just take in and regurgitate which much of our schooling teaches us.  When I taught experimentally based Physical Science at WVU our approach was to ask questions when students confronted us with questions rather than giving answers.  Sometimes the students actually yelled, “You want me to think!!!” and I would respond, “You are catching on.”
By the end of the semester, I heard things like this, “NO ONE’S EVER ASKED ME TO THINK BEFORE !!! !!!! WHY?????”

If you are a thinking person, it is likely not because of your schooling unless you had exceptional schooling experiences. That, however, is a related but completely different conversation for another article.

So please be careful when you are citing any research, especially that on aging.  I will have many questions and I will point out that I have never sought to be average.  

“If I had wings no one would ask me should I fly
The bird sings, no one asks why.
I can see in myself wings as I feel them
if you see something else, keep your thoughts to yourself,
I'll fly free then.

Yesterday's eyes see their colors fading away
They see their sun turning to gray
You can't share in a dream, that you don't believe in
If you say that you see and pretend to be me
You won't be then.

How can you ask if I'm happy going my way?
You might as well ask a child at play!
There's no need to discuss or understand me
I won't ask of myself to become something else
I'll just be me!

If I had wings no one would ask me should I fly
The bird sings, and no one asks her why.
I can see in myself wings as I feel them
If you see something else, keep your thoughts to yourself,
I'll fly free then.

Written by:    PETER YARROW, SUSAN YARDLEY

Performed by:   PETER, PAUL & MARY          

References:

Buettner, D. (2009). The Blue Zones: Lessons for Living Longer from the People Who've Lived the Longest. National Geographic Books.

Heaney, R. P. (2002). Long-latency deficiency disease: insights from calcium and vitamin D. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 76(5), 907-910.

Kearns, C. E., Schmidt, L. A., & Glantz, S. A. (2016). Sugar Industry and Coronary Heart Disease Research: A Historical Analysis of Internal Industry Documents. JAMA Internal Medicine, 176(11), 1680–1685.

Kleinhaus, K., Perrin, M., Friedlander, Y., Paltiel, O., Malaspina, D., & Harlap, S. (2006). Paternal Age and Spontaneous Abortion. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 108(2), 369-377.

Mozaffarian, D. (2016). Dietary and Policy Priorities for Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, and Obesity: A Comprehensive Review. Circulation, 133(2), 187–225.

Mozaffarian, D., Micha, R., & Wallace, S. (2010). Effects on coronary heart disease of increasing polyunsaturated fat in place of saturated fat: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. PLoS Medicine, 7(3), e1000252.

National Institutes of Health. (2020). Calcium and Vitamin D: Important at Every Age. Retrieved from https://www.bones.nih.gov

WATER

 WATER

 1. 75% of Americans are chronically dehydrated. +=

 2. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is  often mistaken for 

     hunger.

 3. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%.

 4. One glass of water will shut down midnight hunger pangs for  almost 100% of the

     dieters studied in a University of Washington study.

 5. Lack of water, the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue.

 6. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day  could significantly

     ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers.

 7. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory,  trouble with

     basic math, & difficulty focusing on the computer screen or a  printed page.

 8. Drinking 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of colon cancer by  45%, plus it

     can slash the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is  50% less likely to develop

     bladder cancer.

 And now for the properties of COKE

1.    In many states (in the USA) the highway patrol carries two gallons  of coke in the

       truck to remove blood from the highway after a  car accident.

 2 . You can put a T-bone steak in a bowl of coke and it will be gone in two days.

 3. To clean a toilet: Pour a can of Coca-Cola into the  toilet  bowl and let the "real

     thing" sit for one hour, then flush clean. The  citric acid in Coke removes stains from

     vitreous China.

 4. To remove rust spots from chrome car bumpers: Rub the bumper with  a rumpled-up

     piece of Reynolds Wrap aluminum foil dipped in Coca-Cola.

 5. To clean corrosion from car battery terminals: Pour a can of  Coca-Cola over the

     terminals to bubble away the corrosion.

 6. To loosen a rusted bolt: Applying a cloth soaked in Coca-Cola to  the rusted bolt for

     several minutes.

 7. To bake a moist ham: Empty a can of Coca-Cola into the baking pan, wrap the ham

     in aluminum foil, and bake Thirty minutes before the  ham is finished, remove the

     foil, allowing the drippings to mix with the  Coke for a sumptuous brown gravy.

 8 . To remove grease from clothes: Empty a can of coke into a load of  greasy clothes,

      add detergent, and run through a regular cycle. The  Coca-Cola will help loosen   

      grease stains. It will also clean road haze  from your windshield.

 For Your Info:

 1. The active ingredient in Coke is phosphoric acid. Its pH is 2.8  It will dissolve a nail in about 4 days. Phosphoric acid also leaches calcium from bones and is a major contributor to the rising increase  in osteoporosis.

 2. To carry Coca-Cola syrup (the concentrate) the commercial truck  must use the Hazardous material place cards reserved for Highly corrosive  materials.

 3. The distributors of coke have been using it to clean the engines of their trucks for about 20 years!

 Now the question is, would you like a coke or a glass of water?

Solar flares and eclipses affecting many now. The energies are here to help us release. If things are coming up for you like they are for me and many others, there are tools for release that can help hugely. Call me for a session. April 8 the solar eclipse will create an energy for major changes. Are you ready?

Meditation What Can it Do for You?

HOW CAN A FEW MINUTES OF MEDITATION A DAY HELP YOU?

It will help each person differently and part of the difference is the intention you bring to the process. What do you want to achieve?  That will direct the energies. You can of course also ask for whatever is for your highest good and the highest good of all.  Below is a summary of what science has shown that meditation brings to people who have been studied.  It is a synthesis of the information presented in the book, Cured, by Jeffrey Rediger, M.D. and from a website (reference at end).

STUDIES SHOW: A few minutes of meditation a day has been shown to reduce adrenalin (stress. Hormone) which in turn reduces cytokines (inflammatory chemicals underlying many illnesses and emotional states including depression).

MEDITATION DECREASES”  

 Blood Pressure

 PTSD

 Fibromyalgia

 Anxiety

 Pain

 Depression

 Lonliness

 Impulses

 Addictions

STUFDIES SHOWED MEDITATION INCREASES:

Mood

Quaity of Sleep

Focus

Memory & Concentration

Feelings of Well Being

Self Image

Positive Outlook

Self Efficacy (belief in own ability to overcome challenges

Kindness

Understanding of Others

References: CURED: Strengthen Your Immune System and Heal Your Life

 by Jeffrey Rediger, MD and

Http://Healthline.com/nutrition/12-benefits-of-meditation

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT AT LAST!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Today is the 5th day of my new medicine for mastocytosis. There is hope. I was given an appointment with Doctor Iweala (rhymes with Koala)  in December of 2022 for October of 2023 and it turns out I was quite fortunate because she is no longer taking new mastocytosis patients. She is taking people who have alpha gal the result of having a tick bite from something that is called a Texas Tic because it has a mark the shape of Texas on its back. It results in the inability to eat any mammalian proteins you can only eat fish and fowl and vegetables and rice.

Doctor Iweala  was able to diagnose me with mastocytosis of the GI because of my symptom list and the biopsy they did when I had a colonoscopy and December of 22. It was a wonderful experience to have a Doctor Who understood the collection of symptoms that I've had and knew what to do about them. She has put me on CROMOLYN SODIUM ORAL SOLUTION. It comes in foil wrapped ampules and I am taking four a day three before meals and one before bed. They are light sensitive so they need to be kept in the foil they are also temperature sensitive. There is very little taste with them you place one ampule in 8 ounces of water and drink it down it is fairly flavorless and has no texture it's a bit like drinking a really mild form of electrolyte water. Within the first few days and I mean three I released 5 pounds of water weight and I was able to watch my stomach decrease daily. This makes me very happy I have not experienced any side effects outside of excessive urination except feeling slightly tired the first few days. What I have experienced is no more queasiness while eating and my bowels have become more regular and I'm generally feeling better with fewer body aches. I am very hopeful that over time the tiredness will wear off and I will be able to start introducing foods that I have not been able to eat for several years. The doctor has also recommended that I take 1000 milligrams of quercetin a day and I have not yet found a brand that does not upset my stomach and I wanted to just be with the cromolyn do you feel it's effects. Also continuing a form of Claritin daily. There is also an OTC called Diamine Oxidase. It decreases the biogenetic amines. I will introduce this. It is to be taken before meals when eating out or eating something that normally bothers me.

I do not have general Mastocytosis which is a more serious diagnosis. A 24-hour urine collection test during a flare measuring tryptase levels helped determine if I had the third requirement for a general diagnosis.  It was negative, which is a relief.

I have wanted to drink more water and eat less since taking this medicine. I am satisfied sooner with meals and have not had the bloating and cramping I had before. Overall, I am very excited about this and hopeful I will be able to eat out again and expand my diet a bit in the near future.

Dr. Iweala is a research scientist and it's only in clinic one day a week. Fortunately she is training someone who is working with her and she tells me that there's a doctor Lichtenberger in Statesville, NC who deals with mastocytosis. Otherwise you will have to look in your area for someone who specializes in this and it seems to be within the allergy clinics.

For those of us struggling with gut issues this is worth a listen. He goes into a long story, stick with it to the end. There are awarenesses worth having along the journey. It might speak to you. It did to me and to others who recommended it to me. Here’s the link: CIBO and other Gut Wrenching Issues

HART (Hart Center – Healing Arts Resource & Training Center)

What a wonderful day of inspiring and informative speakers and organizers. A wonderful event. Thank you Bob Brame for hosting and to Dr. Larry Burke for MCing. This was the first event in the triangle/triad area since COVID separated us. Thanks for bringing us back together. Sally Norton spoke about Oxalate Overload and how releasing it has solved her health problems. She is Cornel trained in Nutrition and worked with the Integrative Heath Center at Duke. She was Vegan, changed to Vegetarian and still had debilitating problems until she unlocked the oxalate issue. She is now a vivacious, excellent speaker. You might find her book interesting. I am now wondering what of my diet I need to shift for this issue. Potatoes are high oxalate as is rice bran. I’ve already started shifting to good organic white rice instead of brown. I’ll also reduce potatoes. We’ll see what happens.

I love a diet that allows me to grill salmon and eat potato chips at 9 pm and still release weight (65 lbs in a little less than a year)! My 7 year old grandson is also on the low histamine diet and one sadness was not being able to have any easy snack food beside blueberries with honey, apples or apple juice. Walking down the chip aisle in a large Whole Foods store, I was impressed with how many different choices there were. I picked up many bags of chips and they all had something not on our diet. Many have oils we can’t tolerate including canola oil. After checking out 20 different types with nothing passing our diet requirements, I let out a thought of exasperation, “Why can’t somebody make a chip with just sea salt and olive oil?” Then I looked up and saw it! BOULDER CANYON BRAND CHIPS with just that: Potatoes, Olive Oil, Classic Sea Salt. I grabbed several bags hopeful we could eat them. Upon my return home to my daughter’s house I opened and started eating the chips. She grabbed the bag out of my hand to read the ingredients and protect me from a non-diet item. Her face turned to joy. She informed my grandson we could have these. The jumping up and down didn’t stop for days. The potatoes are Non GMO and the olive oil doesn’t specify organic, but they work for us. So if you are looking for a salty crunchy snack, here it is. We have also found it at Sprouts Grocery. Come on Weaver Street you could carry them, I’ve asked nicely. BTW Whole Foods seems to be providing an aisle of soaps that are unscented. Just walking down the soap aisle in most stores is enough to give me a histamine attack, so thanks Whole Foods for thinking of the chemically challenged among us. Hope you had a great Labor Day Weekend. —-Lyneah

HISTAMINE UPDATE

As of yesterday I have released (I no longer say lost because I don’t want to find them again) 65 lbs in just under a year. It was late September last year that Alexandrea Lassiter (+1 646 207 8642) started coaching me on a low histamine diet. My blood pressure is now low normal — I was having scary high blood pressure prior to this diet. My aches and pains have greatly decreased, allergies decreased, joy increased, agility increased — I am able to do Yoga moves I haven’t every done before and many i haven’t done in decades. My clients who’ve started working with Alexandrea are very happy with her coaching and showing wonderful results as well: clearer compexions, weight reduction, greater body comfort, greater ability to exercise, better breathing, lower BP and so on. The great thing for me is I can eat all I want as long as I stick to the prescribed foods.

One thing I’ve found interesting in the process is that when I start having cravings for specific unhelpful foods — most recently Oreo cookies which I haven’t had in many years — this happens just before another shedding of fat. My theory is that we just got down to the layer where the Oreo cookie fat was stored and as it released, I get the craving. It goes away in a day when I don’t give in and at this point, I know how much discomfort I would suffer if I did give in.

I have just purchased an inflatable paddle board. I am very excited. I tried one out and it is a huge challenge for me given all the injuries I have had, and it is the challenge I NEED to get to the strength, agility, balance and flexibility I intend. My long-term goal is to kite surf and I know in order to do that I need to develop core strength, arm strength, greater balance and endurance. I’m excited because this used to be a dream but now it’s a goal and a strong intention I believe I can achieve. A dear friend has lent me her blow up paddle board until mine arrives just in time for my birthday!

A few comments on other things histamainosis/mastocytosis people have to consider.

Fabric: I cannot use polyester at all. It is high in positive ions which are the ones that make you feel bad. Natural fabric, especially organic fabrics are the best for me and I have invested in underwear and essential clothing. Also true for others I know with this and other conditions.

Air: Since this condition is stimulated by allergens, a good air filter for the home is essential. Also remember to change your vehicle cabin filter often, especially if you are in an area affected by fire smoke. It’s not just the wood in the smoke, it’s all the buildings, appliances, etc. that give off toxins. Sending blessings to all affected by the fires.

JEWELRY: Many cannot tollerate metals, especially mixed metals. So, if you are feeling better but not better enough, try a few days without jewelry and see if it makes a difference for you. I have switched to a black braided cotton cord to wear my jewelry on instead of a chain. It does have a silver clasp but that’s all the metal.

Rosemary is completely out. I threw rosemary into the pan instead of Thyme the other day and even the air made me sick. That beautiful chicken had to go to the family members without histaminosis.

Cherries are ok on my diet and I get the large frozen bags at Costco. This is my substitute for ice cream - a bowl with frozen cherries (and or blueberries) with a drizzle of honey on top. The honey hardens and makes me miss ice cream less.

Another hot weather treat is to use my Vitamix to make a sloshy: berries (blue berries, cherries, raspberries, blackberries,etc. whatever is your ok list), ice, apple juice. Blend to your desired consistency and put in an insulated cup. Cool goodness all day.