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Sick Building Syndrome (SBS) is a multifaceted condition with significant implications for both physical and mental health. It's characterized by a range of symptoms experienced by individuals who spend time in certain buildings, often due to poor indoor air quality and other environmental factors. In this deep dive, we'll explore the chemicals that can contribute to SBS, their impact on mental health, and the promise of innovative testing methods like the Visual Acuity Contrast Sensitivity (VCS) test developed by Dr. Ritchie Shoemaker. Chemical Contributors to Sick Building Syndrome: Several chemicals commonly found in indoor environments have been linked to the development or exacerbation of Sick Building Syndrome. These include: Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) : VOCs are emitted as gases from various sources such as building materials, furnishings, and cleaning products. Common VOCs include formaldehyde, benzene, and toluene, which can cause respiratory irritation, headach...

Defending Jordan Peterson as an Intellectual: Setting the Record Straight In recent times, it's become increasingly common to encounter criticisms leveled against public figures, and one such figure who has faced his fair share of scrutiny is Dr. Jordan Peterson. Among the many criticisms, perhaps one of the most erroneous is the claim that Peterson isn't an intellectual. This assertion couldn't be further from the truth. In fact, Jordan Peterson epitomizes the very essence of intellectualism, and here's why: Academic Credentials : First and foremost, Peterson boasts an impressive academic background. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from McGill University and has taught at esteemed institutions such as Harvard University and the University of Toronto. His scholarly achievements alone attest to his intellectual capabilities. Depth of Thought : Peterson is renowned for his profound insights into human psychology, philosophy, mythology, and politics. His lectures a...

  David Unaipon: The Resilient Mind and Cultural Legacy of an Australian Trailblazer Introduction: Australia boasts a rich tapestry of individuals who have left an indelible mark on the nation's history. Among these remarkable figures is David Unaipon, an Aboriginal Australian whose life journey was marked by not only creativity and resilience but also the unique challenge of navigating the world with a hearing impairment. Born on September 28, 1872, in the Point McLeay Mission on the banks of the lower Murray River, Unaipon faced this obstacle with unwavering determination, emerging as a trailblazer in various fields. Early Life and the Triumph Over Challenges: Unaipon's early years were shaped by the hurdles presented by his hearing impairment. In a world where communication often relies on spoken language, he demonstrated extraordinary resilience and a keen interest in overcoming barriers. Growing up on the mission, he absorbed the stories and traditions of his Ngarrindjeri...

  Agness Baden Powell   Olive Baden Powell These two powerhouse ladies created Girl Guides and within that movement pushed for the inclusion of children with physical disabilities or who had been in hospitals long term particularly the great Ormond set hospital to have units in the hospital furthering their education and training in a way that wouldn’t have been possible, in any other way. This led to others creating hospital schools and remote schooling such as correspondence schooling, which has led to what we now know as the “ social” inclusion model of disability support and care.  Also, we need to acknowledge the support and guidance of the adult vollenters and leaders for women and girls in this worldwide organization that has led the way in inclusion for people with a disability through the model of "extension building"  Sister Kenney, who created a method of using hot towels and massaging the muscles as well as exercise for children who survived pol...

  So I am going to start off by saying I know that this is going to be a unpopular or counter narrative opinion talking about what others don’t want to talk about or do what to acknowledge, that registration if managed well is a good thing for providers. We don’t see Nursing staff and mental health staff that have independent business complaining that registration is going to cost them, yes in the short term it could drive up cost’s but so is inflation.   It also protects both parties against abuse and we have just had a   Royal commission into abuse neglect and exploitation so those who are on the providers that are saying being un registered is going back to the dark day’s of no chose and control well I see your point but having providers registered and having a bucket to choose from is a good thing as it means your understanding the Ndis and the documentation that goes into it, as I understand that this is why the price might go up and why medical practitioners might...

    Hey guys so this is   the start of the new year and I am going to be focusing on the YouTube and podcast a lot more but this is a topic that is very close to my heart and it goes right to the heart of disability culture and it’s support worker culture, and I know I have to be very careful about what I say but can I say that some of you need to have a refresher in ethics in support. As some of you are doing one of two things that people that doesn’t help people with a disability. Either treating them like a friend and gossiping with them, and forgetting that this is a massive breach of ethics and privacy for support workers, friends and family and depending on the client a massive risk to yourself. Or going the extreme other way and treating   a clients right to privacy as an excuse to not check in with them, and to leave them isolated and without support and favouring other clients. So we need to find the middle ground of what support they needs. I am also ne...

    Hey, guys, this is a back-to-basics post and I recently discovered that some support workers don’t know what services are out there that can help people with disabilities or have misconceptions about what some of these places can provide, this is focused on my area Toowoomba but in the comments feel free to add what you have in your are as well and feel free to add to in for your area’s and even things that I am not aware of online. As we see despite the digital divide in the disability community some sometimes people will help them access things, such as education, training, or even websites that help communication and sell things.     Also, this won’t be everything around it’s just what I am aware of and how to work with clients that are motivated as I know that some people aren’t motivated to save or to achieve their goals, and need to be pushed as well. As there would be more work in meal prepping and or for clothing might need soaking before wearing.   ...

    In writing the Blog post about the direction for the New year I mentioned I am not monetized so there for some early blog posts are going to either be deleted or moved to the other blogs   I wanted to put together this note to say I am not trying to gaslight my community but this is a necessary step towards monetization. I am also studying, and I am looking towards having a more traditional job as despite having care and living with others it can be isolating when you don’t have the same timetable as others and are more aware of what is going on around you. This is one of the challenges of having disabilities and chronic illness and being “higher functioning” and I know that I may lose some readers/ subscribers, but these are the hills that I am willing to die on.   Because if believe that if I don’t stand up and say something I feel that keeping silent is going to make it worse than losing a few readers. I have also seen how some of the communities treat peo...

    So, we are on the run down for this year and I still have not monetized the Blog or YouTube, but I am working on it, and these are some of my goals/ things that I am not going to do in the new year. Fiscal ·        Not being unnecessary things so what I am not going to buy is. o      New clothing (except new under where so singlets, undies, and bras) o    Not going to by excess food, (so starting to meal prep and plan) o    Not going to by excess stationary o    Not going to by expensive cleaning products (I am going to go to the local discount store) o    I have an embarrassing number of toiletries and hygiene products, so I am going to use them up (I do not have combination skin and I am ok with finishing products as well)   I am going to try to stick to a budget and put my savings towards some day trips and possibly a holiday that I need but I know some of the medic...