[tcmgpt13]

Hi Pat,

Here's an old post I made from a couple years ago:

Originally Posted by tcmgpt13

Something I wonder about, how does the nano theory explain symptoms in people who have been sick for a couple of decades? I thought nanos were recently introduced into the environment. Is there something here I am missing?

China has polluted their major rivers heavily with toxic metals. Some of their people are now eating toxic rice, knowingly (short term life, in exchange for major illness later--what a terrible choice). Their rivers are also drying up, big time. (I do not even dare to think of the political problems which may ensue in Southeast Asia if other adjacent countries are eyed to help solve this problem.) Pollution in of itself probably adds to the algae blooms' appearance in lakes, rivers and oceans. I feel it is the toxic load (heavy metals, old viral and bacterial infections) of the body which heavily contributes to the susceptibility of some to developing morgellons upon exposure to causative factors (which so far have no official scientific explanation). I also believe genetic makeup which may increase susceptibility to morgellons. Genetic inability to handle mold in the body is perhaps one contributing factor (book Mold Warriors by Richard Shoemaker et al). Red algae exposure would surely contribute an extra mold load to those so handicapped genetically. There may be other genetic problems which could make it easy for morgellons to take hold as well.

I do feel that detoxing the body of heavy metals may aid in at least partial recovery from morgellons. Also for those with genetic problems in handling mold far infrared saunas may help some rid the body of both toxic heavy metals and mold via the skin. Not all can use this form of treatment, but it might be worth investigating. Detoxing (far infrared sauna and foot detox machine along with herbal treatment) has improved my symptoms. Along with some oral sprays which help remove toxic metals from the body.

The et al I mention after Shoemaker in the above post is because I was loathe to mention the co-author of the book, at least on the copy I have, which does list James Schaller, MD & Patti Schmidt. Perhaps there has been a falling out? Therefore yours may be a later copy than mine which was purchased in 2005. I don't know, but I believe Schaller is no longer on the MRF board either. The name on my copy is written at the bottom of the front cover just below Shoemaker's name. The picture on Amazon of this book still shows Schaller's name too.