A Biomedical Scientist with MCS: Anita Wasik, Ph.D.

The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast

Episode 59 of The Chemical Sensitivity Podcast is available now!

It's called “A Biomedical Scientist with MCS.”

It features a conversation with Dr. Anita Wasik, a medical herbalist with a PhD in Medicine based in Finland. She has so much knowledge about MCS and also has the condition.

You’ll hear Dr. Wasik explore:

• Her own experiences with MCS and related conditions.
• How exposure to toxic mold can lead to and contribute to MCS.
• How the chemical industry influences research and medicine to dismiss MCS.
• Why she thinks more and more people will develop MCS going forward.
• How herbal medicine can assist people with the illness.

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More info about Dr. Wasik:
https://www.anitawasik.com/
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Kapitel

1. Introduction to the Chemical Sensitivity Podcast and overview of MCS symptoms and impacts (00:00:00)

2. Dr. Wasik shares her personal journey with MCS and related health conditions (00:03:26)

3. Discussion of sick building syndrome and the impact of mold exposure on health (00:05:48)

4. Exploration of how MCS patients are treated by medical professionals in Scandinavia and Europe (00:11:24)

5. Analysis of the political and industry influences that lead to MCS being dismissed as psychological (00:14:41)

6. Detailed explanation of the biological mechanisms behind MCS symptoms (00:18:28)

7. Discussion of potential biomarkers and research challenges for MCS (00:21:17)

8. Dr. Bojic discusses professional isolation and judgment faced when treating MCS patients (00:23:35)

9. Overview of increasing chemical exposure rates and rising MCS prevalence worldwide (00:25:05)

10. Comprehensive explanation of herbal medicine approach to treating MCS (00:26:24)

11. Podcast outro and acknowledgments (00:31:20)