Jill Wolff

What's Wrong With My Body Now? Jill Wolff

I was born into a Fire Body that is fueled by a hyperactive immune system. The immune system functions and communicates through sensations, emotions, and behaviors that do affect the body and can affect the mind. This body's genetic defect gave me a lifetime of physical illness along with mental health challenges caused by frequent brain swelling and sensation overload. My autoimmune manifested as severe allergies to foods, chemicals, and environments, and an adverse reaction can ignite a cytokine storm that feels like a painful firestorm raging throughout my body. One reaction created a near-death experience, as described in the book. I manage my fiery immune system, and its effects on my chronic pain, with unconventional tools to make this body more comfortable. The book includes chapters about autoimmune and allergic reactions, brain swelling, using food as medicine for IBS, essential oils, cold therapy, medical marijuana, PTSD, and dog allergies. It also has a Resources chapter with links to supplemental information and personal stories from people with similar experiences. Our technology is impressive, but it is making the planet toxic for our bodies. As we are all exposed to higher levels of chemical toxicity, those of us with sensitive immune systems are not just at higher risk for the Covid-19 virus, but we are also experiencing illnesses that could be a harbinger for people with healthy bodies. If you're usually healthy, my insights and tools may provide comfort and support while you, or someone you care about, are battling a virus infection or a Covid-19 "long-hauler" situation.