A bit of whimsy exploring the very sad fact that so many people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity live an isolated life away from family and friends.
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A toxic emissions spill at a BP refinery in Texas makes area residents ill; a $10 billion class-action lawsuit is filed
Posted on Aug 30, 2010 by Susie Collins.
The New York Times reports while the world was focused on the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, a BP refinery in Texas released huge amounts of toxic chemicals into the air that went unnoticed by residents until many saw their children come down with respiratory problems.
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Scent marketers are manipulating our least-understood sense: smell
Posted on Aug 28, 2010 by Susie Collins.
By guestblogger Marti Wolfe.
The fragrance industry is subjecting people, often without their knowledge, to chemical fragrances that affect emotions and behaviors.
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“Yellow bird in the mine, I gave you my word you’d be fine.” Music video animation by Kristine Thune, to the song “Yellow Bird” by Bess Rogers from her album, Travel Back EP.
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TEDTalk: Marine toxicologist Susan Shaw on the oil spill’s toxic trade-off
Posted on Aug 26, 2010 by Susie Collins.
Marine toxicologist Susan Shaw does a TEDTalk about the consequences of using oil dispersants during the BP oil well blow out.
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Here are some websites and pages about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and related topics I’ve been reviewing this week.
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MCS activists in Denmark report their alarm about the Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities
Posted on Aug 24, 2010 by Susie Collins.
By guestblogger Silvia K. Müller, Chemical Sensitivity Network, Germany.
Alert! The Danish Research Centre for Chemical Sensitivities is striving to clearly influence the international science of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. Among its activities, the Centre is on the lookout for “psychological factors” in MCS patients.
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The Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory is an excellent diagnostic tool for chemical sensitivity
Posted on Aug 20, 2010 by Susie Collins.
The QEESI can help you with self-diagnosis or in working with your physician on a diagnosis of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity.
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EPA to take action on chemicals used in dyes, flame retardants, and industrial detergents
Posted on Aug 19, 2010 by Susie Collins.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released action plans to address the potential health risks of benzidine dyes, hexabromocyclododecane and nonylphenol/nonylphenol ethoxylates. The efforts are to limit exposure and reduce harm to people.
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By guestblogger Alison Johnson.
The Chemical Sensitivity Foundation works to encourage research, distributes informational materials to lawmakers and policy chiefs, disseminates peer-reviewed studies on chemical sensitivity, calls attention to housing problems faced by those with multiple chemical sensitivity, investigates adverse health effects from 9/11 and the first Gulf War, and more.
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By Guestblogger Mette Toft, Denmark.
In Denmark, as in many other countries, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is not yet recognised as a true physical disease caused by toxic chemicals. The Danish National Board of Health maintains that MCS is not a disease, but a “situation” where people “believe” or “feel” that various airborne chemicals are making them ill.
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Linda Sepp faces eviction any day now with no safe place to go
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Setting the record straight about Linda Sepp's housing situation
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Ask the Canary
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Why I boycott Breast Cancer Awareness Month
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The false promise of miracle cures for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
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Warning: Avoid ozone generating air machines
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The Canary Report releases its 2010 wall calendar
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Why my life is better because of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
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Psychiatrists propose induced convulsions as treatment for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
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International Multiple Chemical Sensitivity awareness project is launched
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