I recently saw the article about the firefighters in the West Footscray factory fires, posted locally in WeFo. It really got me thinking about how sad it is that those who protect us in our community have had such exposure to toxic waste. They said they had literally breathed it in. It was unavoidable. They are now living with potentially un-diagnosed chronic conditions. I see people like this weekly in clinic. Often due to toxic exposure in their own homes and environments.
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The article really prompted me to think about when the fire first started… How did I react to protect my family?
The first thing I think about with toxic exposure is, remove to the offensive toxic item. Well in this situation the people needed to be removed. That didn’t happen. So If this is not possible or doesn’t happen, there is still a lot we can do to support our health.
The first thing I personally did was get started with some liver support. The liver is the main organ to detoxify the body of chemicals, medications and excess hormones among other thing. Anything really that we are exposed to, that the body doesn’t need in excess is, mainly detoxified by the liver. So we need to support this organ to do the amazing work it is capable of actually doing.
Herbs and supplements that can support the liver are…
A good quality B vitamin supplement - help with phase 2 detoxification and support the body to excrete them through other organs. They also support the nervous system in times of stress.
St Mary’s Thistle or Silymarin - is known for its liver support and detoxification qualities.
Vitamin C - is essential for your immune system which may be suffering post exposure and regrowth of new cells.
When taking anything it is important to ensure it doesn’t interact with your medications.
Detoxify the mind of all of the bad thinking about this is often ignored. In reality we cant always stop these exposures from happening. It is important to work through these feelings in a helpful way. My family and with many of my clients we use The Work of Byron Katie for this. You may benefit from speaking to a good friend, your psychologist or someone on a hotline. 131114 - Lifeline 1300 22 4636 - Beyond blue There are many people to choose from to talk to here: Health - Mental health help lines
I lived with an un-diagnosed chronic health condition for many years due to toxic exposure and trauma. So I can say from personal experience. There is hope! Now I live totally pain free after years of chronic pain.
There is hope and so much you can do. Please don't feel like this is impossible.
Christine x
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Christine Carley is a bachelor qualified naturopath, with a focus on women’s health and wellness. She passionately supports her clients with, fertility and IVF optimisation, menopause and hormonal health as well as gut health. She spent most of her early clinical practice working with people with chronic and complex autoimmune condition, whilst working in a clinic with cardiologist, psychologists, podiatrist and allied health professionals. She loves assisting those stress, anxiety, fatigue and sleep. She is a passionate health ambassador who takes a holistic, person centred approach to the wellness model of health.
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