Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
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August 10, 2023
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important interactive poster on fragrances and health: “Do Fragrances Compromise Your Health” from the Fragrance Free Coalition. View the interactive poster or download a version to print or share. We invite you to share this poster […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
