The Toxic Labyrinth: A Family's Successful Battle Against Environmental Illness

by Myrna Millar

"Heather Millar was 30 years old when she felt that first tightness in her chest. A registered nurse with nine years in pediatric care, she was working on a short-term contract in San Antonio, Tex. when waves of exhaustion washed over her . . ." (Nicole Parton, The Vancouver Sun, November 28, 1994.) The Toxic Labyrinth is the chilling account of Heather's struggle with symptoms which mimic asthma, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and many other illnesses. All testing proves negative, and her condition is diagnosed as stress and anxiety. When she becomes allergic to everything, Heather and her family are forced into a desperate race against time to save her life. As they probe for answers and challenge the findings of conventional medicine, the cause of the mysterious illness gradually become Heather is being poisoned. The culprit-common chemicals which are so much a part of our twentieth century environment. However, with determination and her family's support, Heather wins the battle. This book is not just for those who suffer from the effects of our toxic environment, but for all who wonder if they could be next.

301 pages, Paperback

First published July 1, 1995

Reviews

[~☆~Autumn · Rating 4 out of 5]

If I was able to write I could have written this book as the same type things happened to me. (and still do). Even hospitals are toxic environments with their Frebreeze and other air toxins. They never think to open a window and let some fresh air in. However, in some cities that would be a mistake as the air outside is deadly. Here in CO the air is usually cleaner.

A nurse at Anna Kaseman recommended this to me when I complained how toxic the hospital air was there. The plastics machine was killing me!