I was working in a laundry detergent and fabric softener factory with daily exposures to strong perfumes and many other chemicals.

I became sensitized to one of the enzymes in 1991, which resulted in occupational asthma. Then I started having carpal tunnel symptoms, even after having bilateral carpal release surgeries. As well I developed symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis and was having difficulty walking. I started on the Antibiotic protocol for mycoplasma but needed a doctor familiar with it to help me. I started seeing an Environmental Doctor with experience in the protocol to help me out.

She also did Provocation and Neutralization testing for allergens and sensitivities and I discovered a very long list of things to avoid. I received allergy serums to prevent and neutralize symptoms and continued to work. My asthma and arthritis were much better but I started having stroke-like symptoms of slurred speech, staggered gait, constant nausea and dizziness as well as a hand that jerked uncontrollably. Live cell blood analysis showed my blood was very thick and sticky and I was indeed on the verge of a stroke. I was also very fatigued and weak and having trouble with memory and concentration.

As per doctor’s orders, I quit working. I went on a strict rotational diet to avoid allergic foods as well as those with preservatives, artificial flavours and colourings, prepared foods etc. My husband and I removed every chemical from our house and washed everything possible in Borax, baking soda and vinegar a few times to get rid of the chemical residues. I started doing a series of vitamin and mineral IVs as well as taking mega supplements at home. Later I did a series of DMPS chelation IVs, EDTD Chelation IVs and sauna detox session. Since I was allergic to several enzymes I opted not to do the EPD treatments and took NAET treatments to eliminate allergies and sensitivities instead.

I started feeling better at home as soon as I started removing the chemicals and washing everything to remove the chemical residues. It was amazing but I noticed that the more of this we did, the better I felt and I no longer had the stroke-like symptoms. However, I was extremely sensitive to many chemicals now and would get very nauseous and dizzy immediately upon exposure and would get sick as soon as I stepped outside due to all the wood smoke in this rural area. I could not tolerate other homes and businesses and became a prisoner of my own home, wearing a mask if I did have to go outside. After about 6 months of the chelation and sauna treatments I noticed some improvement and I didn’t have to wear my mask while driving any more. My brain fog and memory had also improved a great deal. After many NAET treatments, I no longer needed to wear a mask at all and could tolerate many environments for 10-20 minutes before I would start to feel sick. With continued avoidance this slowly progressed to being able to tolerate up to a couple of hours in some environments.

I credit my Environmental Doctor with saving my life because if I had kept on the way I was I surely would have had a stroke. I never wear the mask any more now and I can eat most foods again. I can go grocery shopping and go to many places that I could not before, although I still avoid very smelly places and large crowds and never stay anywhere very long if I start to react.

Had I not lost my long-term disability and health care benefits, I would have continued to improve. Unfortunately, for over 2 years I was not able to afford to buy organic foods, the vitamins and supplements I needed or any treatments so I have regressed somewhat. My tolerances are still pretty good but my energy and stamina were at an all time low. I just started receiving my CPP disability pension a few weeks ago and have started eating all organic and taking many vitamins and supplements again and have noticed a slight improvement already. I know that if I continue on this path I will continue to get better.

Bonita Poulin

Ontario, Canada