Question from Teoroy
Hello Debra, I am an art conservator and during my career I have been exposed to many toxic chemicals such as toluene. I have become quite sensitive to all smells like turpentine, white spirit etc. along with perfumes. I am thinking of changing career as an art teacher but I will not be able to practise with my sensitivity.Can I get healed and be better when slightly exposed to vapours from different paints? thank you, Teo UK
Debra’s Answer
Your best chance for recovery is to reduce your exposures to toxic chemicals as much as possible. That said, you will never be able to avoid them 100% because of the toxics in the larger environment.
This is one of the reasons I take detox drops. I recommend them to everyone to help offset the effects of those toxic chemicals we cannot avoid.
In all the years I have been doing this work, and in my own healing, I have found that people try to “hold on” to toxic exposures. In my case it was a particular brand of red lipstick. It was the perfect shade for me and took me a long time to find. But when I stopped wearing it, my body began to heal to a degree that it did not prior. I’ve known people who did everything but remove their carpet and then started healing better when they removed it.
I would encourage you to find or develop a nontoxic art form that you can enjoy and be healthy with, and teach to others so they can be healthy and artful as well. I use colored pencils, soy crayons, my computer, and other nontoxic materials to be creative.
