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Global Recognition Campaign for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity |
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| Perfume & Fragrances Also see Cosmetics & Personal Care |
What is Chemical and Fragrance Sensitivity? By David Tan, President of AlerG, Inc. If you feel ill when around fragrances, cleaning products, plastics and other products that have odors, you may have a condition called chemical sensitivity. This is also sometimes known as MCS (Multiple Chemical Sensitivity) or EI (Environmental Illness). Symptoms can range from headaches, dizziness, and breathing difficulties to almost total incapacitation in serious cases. Many people -- including many medical professionals -- do not understand this condition well and some even try to attribute it to psychological reasons. However, if you suffer from this condition like I do, you probably know it is not psychological. It can even be infuriating and discouraging to have those around you say you are crazy or it is just in your mind. But rest assured you are not crazy and there are many fellow sufferers like you. | ||
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Global MCS Global Mission: Our Website Global Campaign is to bring Awareness, Information and Education to the world population of the disastrous human health and environmental health consequences as a result of global chemical pollution and to gain full and formal global recognition of MCS and other chemically induced illnesses & diseases. What you can do: Please support the campaign by
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ANGEL PERFUME
SAFETY is being called into question for Asthmatic Children and possible
Fetal Harm
Perfume takes
command of bus driver's senses
Fragrances Alter Mood and Brain Chemistry Fragrance materials are added to give products a scent, to mask odors of other ingredients, and in some cases to alter mood. Fragrance materials may be synthetic, natural, or a combination of both. Using scented products causes exposure to skin, upper airways, and olfactory pathways to the brain and lungs. These are all entry points to the body, causing systemic exposure as well. Fragrance inhalation through the nose goes directly to the brain where its neurological effects can alter blood pressure, pulse and mood, as well as having sedative effects. (1) Volatile Compounds Fragrances are volatile compounds that linger in the air adding to indoor air pollution and contribute to poor indoor air quality. Fragrance formulations often contain high concentrations of potent and long lasting synthetic chemicals for which very little data exists regarding their health and safety. The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) acknowledges that poor air quality contributes to a host of physical and neurological problems including headaches, dizziness, fatigue, and forgetfulness. Eighty to 90% of fragrance chemicals are synthesized from petroleum products and are designed to disperse quickly into the air where they can linger on fabrics and surfaces for months. (1) Fragrances are Everywhere Fragrance chemicals are unavoidable. They are included in every personal care product, cosmetic, detergent, soap, fabric softener, pesticide, candle, car and room air-freshener. (1), (2) Hotels and motels routinely spray with fragrance or use plug-in devices to disperse a scent. Most modern facilities have windows that do not open, preventing fresh air from entering. When making room reservations this writer has begun requesting that no spray be used. Providing fragrance-free guest rooms has not yet caught on in the hospitality trade. When more consumers ask for "fragrance-free" rooms they may become more available, similar to the demand for tobacco-free rooms. Perfumes Perfumes contain neurotoxins, which have a causal link to central nervous system disorders, headaches, confusion, dizziness, short-term memory loss, anxiety, depression, disorientation, and mood swings. To avoid second hand exposure among a growing population of sensitive individuals, some high schools, workplaces, and public buildings have enacted policies banning the use of perfumes. Question: If you knew that your friend, neighbour or loved one was hypersensitive to fragranced products - WHAT WOULD YOU DO to help them? |
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Prevention is the
key to escaping chemical sensitivities. With the right information, you can make small changes that make a big difference in your health and your children's health. |
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