Hi @Advocate2021
I am also an MCS sufferer (though I hate that label - it indicates that the problem is the person being too sensitive and not that they have been damaged) since I was poisoned with mercury from teething powders as an infant. They called it Pink Disease and covered it up. The powders were taken off the market in the 1950's but many babies died and the survivors were sick and probably passed some of the mercury to their unborn infants which damaged them more because of the stage of development.
I think Ray Peat possibly had this also by the things he suffered in his life including losing his teeth, the allergies/sensitivities, headaches in childhood, lung problems and other things he has mentioned.
I think he made the mistake, understandably, of concentrating mainly on biohacking. Although he did mention environmental toxins, I don't think he appreciated how important it is to avoid them. But then, it looks like he was unaware of this possibility of being to blame for his health issues. However, if he had concentrated on toxins, he probably would not have been able to help people in general as he did.
I have tried so many diets and supplements with some success, then going back downhill again, until I realized that I must avoid all chemicals to improve, and I did so in a significant way, going from bedbound and even unable to turn on the tap due to the chlorine to now being able to cope reasonably well with exposures as long as I can recover in my clean space. Before, I could not cope with any exposure.
So I cut out chemicals in my food, in my personal hygiene products, clothing, bedding, furniture - everywhere in my life and went organic. I did not go far enough however and am finding areas where I can improve on this. I am about to repaint my radiators with a paint that will block nasties from previous paintings in my new flat. I had the floors painted with a special paint that is entirely non toxic (at a high cost).
Once I get my bedroom super-clean and the rest of the flat very clean, I am going to try Peating again but more in earnest this time as it will have more chance of working.
Don't despair or be tempted to give up. You can beat this but it might mean changes in your lifestyle.
I am also an MCS sufferer (though I hate that label - it indicates that the problem is the person being too sensitive and not that they have been damaged) since I was poisoned with mercury from teething powders as an infant. They called it Pink Disease and covered it up. The powders were taken off the market in the 1950's but many babies died and the survivors were sick and probably passed some of the mercury to their unborn infants which damaged them more because of the stage of development.
I think Ray Peat possibly had this also by the things he suffered in his life including losing his teeth, the allergies/sensitivities, headaches in childhood, lung problems and other things he has mentioned.
I think he made the mistake, understandably, of concentrating mainly on biohacking. Although he did mention environmental toxins, I don't think he appreciated how important it is to avoid them. But then, it looks like he was unaware of this possibility of being to blame for his health issues. However, if he had concentrated on toxins, he probably would not have been able to help people in general as he did.
I have tried so many diets and supplements with some success, then going back downhill again, until I realized that I must avoid all chemicals to improve, and I did so in a significant way, going from bedbound and even unable to turn on the tap due to the chlorine to now being able to cope reasonably well with exposures as long as I can recover in my clean space. Before, I could not cope with any exposure.
So I cut out chemicals in my food, in my personal hygiene products, clothing, bedding, furniture - everywhere in my life and went organic. I did not go far enough however and am finding areas where I can improve on this. I am about to repaint my radiators with a paint that will block nasties from previous paintings in my new flat. I had the floors painted with a special paint that is entirely non toxic (at a high cost).
Once I get my bedroom super-clean and the rest of the flat very clean, I am going to try Peating again but more in earnest this time as it will have more chance of working.
Don't despair or be tempted to give up. You can beat this but it might mean changes in your lifestyle.