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"Do you get a headache from the perfume of the lady next to you at the table? Do cleaning solutions at work make your nose itch? If you have symptoms prompted by everyday smells, it does not necessarily mean you are allergic but rather that you suffer from chemical intolerance. According to Linus Andersson at Umeå University, this hypersensitivity can be the result of an inability to get used to smells."
"Stonebird announces the launch of its online 2011 Autumn Art Exhibition, featuring works by the author of "Missing: A life broken by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity" Eva Caballé and Greg and Linda Crowhurst, in order to raise awareness of the atrocious hidden suffering of Severe ME and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity:"
"Just about nothing gets most people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity sick faster than exposure to antibacterial soaps."
"Childhood physical abuse is associated with significantly elevated rates of functional somatic syndromes such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia and multiple chemical sensitivities among women, according to new findings by University of Toronto researchers."
"Although there is no definition universally accepted by the established medical institutions, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity experts (Bartha et al 1999) have come to a consensus on the criteria for diagnosis, and thus far these criteria remain unrefuted in the published literature. These criteria are as follows:
* The symptoms are reproducible with [repeated chemical] exposure.
* The condition is chronic.
* Low levels of exposure [lower than previously or commonly tolerated] result in manifestations of the syndrome.
* The symptoms improve or resolve when the incitants are removed.
* Responses occur to multiple chemically unrelated substances.
* Symptoms involve multiple organ systems [Added in 1999]."
"Researchers from Japan have confirmed that multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is not an allergy. Rather, MCS is a condition in which individuals suffer with symptoms when exposed to low levels of toxic chemicals in the environment. Several studies have shown that people with MCS are unable to break down these toxicants efficiently, a function the liver normally serves. "
"Strong industry opposition sees Defra ignore concerns about overuse and the spread of antibiotic-resistant bugs from farm animals to the food chain and rule out a ban on the advertising of antibiotic drugs to farmers"
This is a great resource for people new to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and for all of us to share with friends family!
allowing an employee to work at home may be a reasonable accommodation where the person’s disability prevents successfully performing the job on-site and the job, or parts of the job, can be performed at home without causing significant difficulty or expe
... those with CFS had higher rates of several other physical conditions such as fibromyalgia, irritable bowel syndrome, chronic pelvic pain and multiple chemical sensitivities.
Today there are 100,000 different chemicals constantly circulating in the environment, and the impact of the vast majority of these chemicals on the human organism is not known.
Widely used fragranced products, including those that claim to be “green,” give off many chemicals that are not listed on the label, including some that are classified as toxic.
The sweet smell of fresh laundry may contain a sour note. Widely used fragranced products – including those that claim to be "green" – give off many chemicals that are not listed on the label, including some that are classified as toxic.
The most scandalous aspect of this is that the case for action on health grounds could hardly be more compelling. It is now beyond dispute that pesticides can have a wide range of acute and chronic adverse effects on human health. The European Commission
More and more scientific evidence shows how daily chemical exposures at low doses can affect our health. With this event we would like to create a bridge between science and politics in order to have a new legislation, particularly for the protection of t
... many people around the world still suffer with common symptoms such as loss of memory, poor cognitive functions, nervous system interference, body aches, allergy symptoms and a plethora of other problems that appear after either a short term exposure
When it comes to the issue of Fibromyalgia and toxins -or- CFS and toxins, we (mankind) do not know what we’re doing, but there is clear indication that toxins do play major roles in whether you get sick with this type of illness or not. Toxins may be a s
Learn about: Hazardous Chemicals in cosmetics, skin care products, and many every day products may contribute to fibromyalgia symptoms and what you can do to protect yourself from this chemical invasion!
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