A longer rotation, however, suits some people better, not just for reasons of practicality. They find they cannot tolerate foods on a four-day rotation, but are able to do so on a longer rotation, say once a week, or even once a month. A compromise solution that often works well is to keep a basic [...]

It is worth taking time to sort out some preconceptions about chemicals and to make clear the terms of this discussion. A ‘chemical’, according to the Oxford English Dictionary, is ‘a substance obtained by, or used in a chemical process’. The adjective ‘chemical’ means ‘relating to the science of the elements and compounds and their [...]

Leisurewear for men in pure cotton is generally easy to find, but more formal clothes for men can be problematical, particularly if you have to wear suits or tailored clothes for work. If you are sensitive to wool, or are chemically sensitive and cannot tolerate fabric finishes, or dry cleaning fluids, then you may have [...]

Few people have any control over materials used at work or school, but if you do have any say, try to persuade people to use the methods and materials suggested here. What Causes Problems? The main causes of reactions to building and decorating materials are chemicals contained in them: these are specifically described in more [...]

Most people with allergy to grass pollen find that their sensitivity increases as the season progresses. At the beginning of the season in May, a low pollen count of 50 or 80 may not trouble you, but later in the season after prolonged exposure and constant reaction, your tolerance becomes reduced and a low count [...]