Environmental illnesses are gaining attention, thanks to the 'green' movement
Going beyond just treating symptoms, environmental medicine is the study of how the reactions we have when we're exposed to certain toxins affect our immune and neuroendocrine (nervous system and hormones) systems.
Still, the field is often misunderstood as "alternative" medicine. But with the growing popularity for "green" lifestyles and all things organic, and with illnesses that Louisiana residents displaced by Hurricane Katrina got after living in Federal Emergency Management Agency-provided trailers, environmental medicine is getting more attention.
