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Question by Indi: How do people cope with the pollution in Nanjing, China? Doesn’t it pose a huge health risk?
I want to teach in Nanjing in the Spring, and I love what I have learned about the city so far. But I have severe chemical allergies due to a compromised immune system. This is a type II allergy known as multiple chemical sensitivity or environmental illness; my body just does not deal well with environmental toxins. I am already on a great protocol of detox vitamins and herbs; chiropractic; homeopathy; and good overall natural, holistic or integrative health care that helps me deal with the pollution here in New York City.

How do people cope with the pollution in Nanjing? How do they prevent illness? Are there alternative health care practitioners there?
Dear Extra_Mile:
Thanks for the information, but please do not assume that I am naive. Far from it, which is why I posted this question. Ironically, the health care system here in the U.S. is also not all it is cracked up to be, which is why I asked for information on naturalistic, alternative, or integrative health care practitioners. I have had this condition for ab. nine years. Trust me, I do not need to be told to take care of myself. Still, thank you for the info. and for your concern.

Best answer:

Answer by EXTRA MILE
Do not be naive. The health care systems in China are known to be unreliable and to some extent it is unsafe as some locals describe it.

You should make a trip to Nanjing to see how are you going to cope with the pollution problems there. The air and water are heavily polluted. Take care of yourself.

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