Video of Interest: Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS)
January 24, 2025
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important video: “Mast Cell Activation Syndrome (MCAS): Symptoms, Diagnosis and Treatment Made Simple” by Dr. Rajsree Nambudripad, a board-c …

California Wildfires, Toxic Smoke, and Chemical Intolerance
January 13, 2025
By Dr. Claudia Miller, allergist/immunologist, professor emeritus, and leader of the TILT Program at UT Health San Antonio Do you live in Los Angeles? Our hearts go out to you, to the first responders, and to the residents who are suffering from the fi …

Stand with Us at the Forefront of Addressing TILT, MCAS, and Chemical Intolerance
December 12, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, In 1858, when Lincoln was nominated for U.S. Senator, he said: “A house divided against itself cannot stand.” In the 1970s this song became popular: “United we stand, divided we fall, and if our backs should ever be against …

Study of Interest: Cognitive Benefits of Reducing Indoor Particulate Matter Exposure During Sleep
December 2, 2024
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external study: “Cognitive Benefits of Reducing Indoor Particulate Matter Exposure During Sleep: New Evidence from a Randomized, D …

Article of Interest: Is Your Home Contributing to Chronic Illness or Chemical Sensitivity?
November 13, 2024
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Is Your Home or Environment Contributing to Chronic Illness or Chemical Sensitivity?” from NatureMed Integrativ …

Article of Interest: Unsuspecting Household Items May Be Eroding Your Brain Cells
October 15, 2024
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Warning over unsuspecting household items that may be eroding your brain cells” from the Daily Mail. Your lovel …

9/11 Anniversary Sparks Ongoing Concerns from Environmental Chemical Exposures, Leading to Health Problems
September 10, 2024
It has now been 23 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks and nearly two years since the devastating train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio. Both cataclysmic events represent stark reminders that toxic environmental exposures can lead to unexpected a …

Article of Interest: Tim Walz’s Son, Gus, Has Nonverbal Learning Disorder
August 28, 2024
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Tim Walz’s son, Gus, has nonverbal learning disorder. What is that?” from the L.A. Times. After his heartfelt r …

Article of Interest: Illness Tied to Petrochemicals’ Impact on Body’s Essential Mast Cells
August 20, 2024
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Illness Tied to Petrochemicals’ Impact on Body’s Essential Mast Cells (immune system regulators), Study Finds” …

Tool of Interest: Airborne Risk Indoor Assessment
July 10, 2024
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important new tool: Airborne Risk Indoor Assessment from the World Health Organization. “ARIA is an online tool that enables users and build …

How chemically sensitive are you?
Answer these three questions from the Brief Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (BREESI):
- Do you feel sick when you are exposed to tobacco smoke, certain fragrances, nail polish/remover, engine exhaust, gasoline, air fresheners, pesticides, paint/thinner, fresh tar/asphalt, cleaning supplies, new carpet or furnishings? By sick, we mean: headache, difficulty thinking, difficulty breathing, weakness, dizziness, upset stomach, etc.
- Are you unable to tolerate or do you have adverse or allergic reactions to any drugs or medications (such as antibiotics, anesthetics, pain relievers, X-ray contrast dye, vaccines or birth control pills), or to an implant, prosthesis, contraceptive chemical or device, or other medical/surgical/dental material or procedure?
- Are you unable to tolerate or do you have adverse reactions to any foods such as dairy products, wheat, corn, eggs, caffeine, alcoholic beverages, or food additives (e.g., MSG, food dye)?
If you answer YES to any of these three questions, take the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI) and share the results with your doctor!