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Psychologists and Psychiatrists: How to Recognize Chemical Intolerance in Patients
July 18, 2023
Psychologists, psychiatrists, and social workers need to understand chemical intolerance and be able to rule it out in their patients and make appropriate referrals, said Dr. Claudia Miller, allergist/immunologist, professor emeritus, and leader of the Hoffman TILT Program at UT Health San Antonio. Chemical Intolerance, also known as TILT (Toxicant Induced Loss of Tolerance), is […]
Article of Interest: Best Non-Toxic Fashion Brands For Chemically Sensitive People
July 14, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “The Best Non-Toxic Fashion Brands For Chemically Sensitive People” from EcoCult. But toxic chemicals in fashion come with other dangers, too. They can be carcinogenic. They can be allergenic, setting off hives, rashes, […]
Article of Interest: Mothballs, A Short History and Guide For Use
July 12, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Mothballs: A Short History & Guide For Use” from Rinse. Clothing care has evolved over time as trends and technology change how we clean, preserve, and protect our garments. Mothballs have a storied […]
Study of Interest: Significance of Conversation between Mast Cells and Nerves
June 16, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external study: “Significance of Conversation between Mast Cells and Nerves” from researchers at St. Joseph’s Healthcare and McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Extensive crosstalk exists between nerves and mast cells. The role of this […]
Data of Interest: Autism Rates by Country
June 15, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external data resource on autism: “Autism Rates by Country” from wisevoter.com. The ten countries with the highest autism rates in the world are the United Kingdom, Sweden, Japan, the USA, the Netherlands, Ireland, Brunei, Canada, […]
Fragrances Are Everywhere and Can Trigger Severe Brain Fog, Especially for the ‘TILTed’
June 8, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share the single-most comprehensive compendium of articles on fragrances and so-called “essential oils” available. These peer-reviewed publications, compiled by researcher Dr. Anne Steinemann, who currently resides in Australia, answer almost any question concerning fragrances, their use, and their […]
Study of Interest: Mast Cell-Neural Interactions Contribute to Pain and Itch
May 30, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external study: “Mast Cell-Neural Interactions Contribute to Pain and Itch” from researchers at the University of Minnesota and University of Eastern Finland. Mast cells are best recognized for their role in allergy and anaphylaxis, but […]
Study of Interest: Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Disinfectant Usage in the Home and Office
May 10, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external resource on indoor air quality: “Volatile Organic Compound Emissions from Disinfectant Usage in the Home and Office” from researchers led by Nancy A.C. Johnston from the Lewis-Clark State College in Idaho. Of the disinfectants […]
Resource of Interest: EPA’s Interactive Tour of the Indoor Air Quality Demo House
May 1, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external resource on indoor air quality: The “Interactive Tour of the Indoor Air Quality Demo House” from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). “Get a quick glimpse of some of the most important ways to […]
Article of Interest: Wood-Burning Stoves ‘A Serious Threat’
April 25, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “‘A serious threat’: calls grow for urgent review of England’s wood-burning stoves” from The Guardian. Politicians and campaigners have called for an urgent review of wood-burning stoves, which cause large amounts of pollution […]