Morgellons Disease was first described more than 300 years ago. So far, cases of Morgellons have been reported in every American state, with the majority coming from California, Florida and Texas. This is an interesting newly described condition and the material collected in the links above will help get you up to speed about this problem that has not received much media exposure yet. Given that it is associated with the growing epidemic of autism spectrum disorders, it is far more concerning than the widely publicized avian flu pandemic that will never come. Although the cause and nature of this illness is still unclear, I would not be surprised if it was caused by toxins in the environment, as some doctors posit. It would seem to me that one of the simplest approaches to try would be to eliminate all Teflon cookware from the home. Teflon is pervasive, causes many bizarre symptoms, and could easily be one of the causes of this newly appreciated disease. Your air, water, and food are all polluted with poisons that can cause serious harm to your health. While it's impossible in this day and age to avoid all environmental toxins, you can limit your exposure as much as possible with the following tips: Buy and eat, as much as possible, organic produce and free-range, organic foods. Rather than eating fish, which is largely contaminated with PCBs and mercury, consume a high-quality purified krill oil. Avoid processed foods -- remember that they're processed with chemicals! Only use natural cleaning products in your home. Most health food stores will have these available or you can search online for them. Switch over to natural brands of toiletries, including shampoo, toothpaste, antiperspirants and cosmetics. Same sources here, either your local health food store or you can search online. Avoid spraying insect repellants that contain DEET on your body. There are safe, effective and natural alternatives out there, like Neem-Based Botanical Outdoor Gel. Remove any metal fillings as they're a major source of mercury. Be sure to have this done by a qualified biological dentist. Although nearly any dentist is technically qualified to replace your amalgam fillings, far less than 95 percent have any clue on how to do it properly so your risk of mercury exposure is minimized. Avoid using artificial air fresheners, dryer sheets, fabric softeners or other synthetic fragrances as they can pollute the air you are breathing. Avoid artificial food additives of all kind, including artificial sweeteners and MSG. Seek to build your health up through the nutrition insights detailed in my Total Health Program, and then limit your use of drugs (prescription and over-the-counter) as much as possible. Drugs are chemicals too, and they will leave residues and accumulate in your body over time.