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We provide essential resources and support for those affected by environmental illnesses. Explore our blog for the latest research, nutrition tips, and insights on managing CFS/ME, MCS, fibromyalgia, MCAS, PTSD, GWI and more. This website is for educational purposes for patients, physicians and the general public.
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At Environmental Illness Resource Network, I am dedicated to promoting environmental health and wellness through education, advocacy and community outreach. This place is meant to be a portal where health professionals and patients can come together and share information, research and personal experiences of environmental illnesses. It uses social media, artificial intelligence and communication to achieve these goals.
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Discover the latest research, resources, and lifestyle tips for managing environmental illnesses like ME/CFS, MCS, MCAS, PTSD, the microbiome, neuroinflammation, fibromyalgia, etc. This website focuses on numerous topics related to health and wellness, treatments and new information related to these conditions. Our health and wellness blog provides in-depth information to help you navigate these complex conditions. To explore what else is new, the menu located on the top of the pages of this website can direct you to information provided in this website. You can also click on the links at the bottom of the page to visit all of our channels!
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The Impact of Environmental Toxins on Human and Animal Health: A Comprehensive Analysis
This report thoroughly examines how environmental toxins impact health across various systems, highlighting their pervasive presence in our modern world. It details the mechanisms of toxic action, explaining how substances accumulate in the body and disrupt cellular processes through oxidative stress, inflammation, and hormonal interference. The document also explores the link between these toxins and a spectrum of diseases, including neurological disorders, cancers, and respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, while specifically investigating their role as potential triggers for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS). Furthermore, a significant emphasis is placed on the transgenerational legacy of maternal exposure, explaining how toxins can lead to lifelong health issues in offspring via epigenetic changes, underscoring the critical need for robust regulatory action and individual interventions to mitigate these widespread threats.
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https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nd2wIn86ngq-3N0mKSr6F4SoAqSN5ytq26cIUoOWQ10/edit?usp=sharing
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The Role of Nuclear and Mitochondrial DNA in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: Molecular Insights into Susceptibility and Dysfunction
Summary : Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome, involves genetic factors from both nuclear and mitochondrial DNA that contribute to a person's risk and the condition's symptoms. Nuclear DNA, found in the cell's nucleus, plays a role in susceptibility through inherited traits and variations in genes related to the immune system, brain function, and metabolism. Studies show higher rates in families and identical twins, suggesting genetics increase vulnerability, while changes in how genes are turned on or off (epigenetics) can worsen immune problems and energy issues, especially after triggers like infections. Mitochondrial DNA, located in the cell's energy-producing structures, is key to the dysfunction in ME, leading to severe fatigue and post-exertional malaise. Mutations or variations in this DNA can impair energy production, cause oxidative stress (harmful buildup of reactive molecules), and damage cells, creating a vicious cycle of low energy, inflammation, and worsening symptoms. Certain genetic groups (haplogroups) may make some people more prone, and viral infections often trigger these mitochondrial problems, highlighting how DNA issues disrupt the body's power supply.
The Role of Nuclear and Mitochondrial DNA in Myalgic Encephalomyelitis: Molecular Insights into Susceptibility and Dysfunction
Wesam Elremaly et al
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