• There is no question that high doses of some chemicals make people sick and that irritants such as pollution and cigarette smoke worsen conditions like asthma . (webmd.com)
  • American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology: "Position Statement: Idiopathic environmental intolerances. (webmd.com)
  • Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America: "Chemical Sensitivities. (webmd.com)
  • Many people with asthma, allergies, autoimmune diseases, and even those who do not identify as disabled may have MCS symptoms strong enough to require special accommodations. (immuneweb.org)
  • Please do consider the below complex chemical compounds and other dangers associated with the areas where clothes are washed or dried, especially if you are concerned about Asthma, breast cancer, lung disease, organ damage, Autism, Alzheimer's Disease, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, or general symptoms of indoor allergies. (home-air-purifier-expert.com)
  • Specifically, there has been strong opposition by allergy and asthma sufferers about the health hazards associated with having pets in the aircraft cabin. (ahbl.ca)
  • Very Safe: Not expected to aggravate asthma or other allergies. (ecodiscoveries.com)
  • Journal of Asthma and Allergy. (urosario.edu.co)
  • In the same way that Asthma was misunderstood, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome (MSC) is a present-day health problem that is erroneously perceived as a psychological disorder rather than a legitimate physical condition. (theaircleanerstore.com)
  • Terpenes can react with components in the indoor environment to form new chemicals that might be the irritants responsible for the observed increases in work-related asthma. (cdc.gov)
  • Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS), also known as idiopathic environmental intolerances (IEI), is an unrecognized and controversial diagnosis characterized by chronic symptoms attributed to exposure to low levels of commonly used chemicals. (wikipedia.org)
  • Although these symptoms can be debilitating, MCS is not recognized as an organic, chemical-caused illness by the World Health Organization, American Medical Association, nor any of several other professional medical organizations. (wikipedia.org)
  • the existence and severity of symptoms is seemingly related to the perception that a chemical stimulus is present. (wikipedia.org)
  • There is a general agreement among most MCS researchers that the cause is not specifically related to sensitivity to chemicals, but this does not preclude the possibility that symptoms are caused by other known or unknown factors. (wikipedia.org)
  • The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) says that MCS is highly controversial and that there is insufficient scientific evidence to explain the relationship between any of the suggested causes of MCS - it lists "allergy, dysfunction of the immune system, neurobiological sensitization, and various psychological theories" as the suggested causes - and its symptoms. (wikipedia.org)
  • Multiple chemical sensitivity can include a wide range of symptoms, which some people link to their environment. (webmd.com)
  • Others say that the symptoms stem from an extreme sensitivity to certain smells. (webmd.com)
  • Or they may link their symptoms to contact with low levels of chemicals at work, such as if their office has poor ventilation. (webmd.com)
  • Some learn from experience that certain foods or chemicals seem to make their symptoms worse. (webmd.com)
  • Nightline also interviewed a real allergy specialist who said these people are reacting to stress, have underlying psychiatric issues, and have developed a conditioned response to experience symptoms when they encounter an odor or anything else they think they are sensitive to. (skepdoc.info)
  • Many also love that "fresh" Downy scent, but those potent fragrances and other "proprietary trade secrets" may become a major cause of allergy symptoms. (home-air-purifier-expert.com)
  • Severe allergy symptoms lasted for over two weeks for this person, even after cleaning and ventilating the room thoroughly. (home-air-purifier-expert.com)
  • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, also known as MCS, idiopathic environmental intolerance, sick building syndrome, or even simply "environmental illness," is a condition with a wide-range of symptoms and triggers. (biologixcenter.com)
  • While they may recognize the legitimacy of a patient's symptoms, the American Medical Association, as well as most medical doctors and professionals, do not consider multiple chemical sensitivity to be a legitimate illness in and of itself. (biologixcenter.com)
  • What are the symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity? (biologixcenter.com)
  • Patients struggling with MSC symptoms first lose their ability to tolerate fragrances and chemicals such as those found in air-fresheners, perfumes, colognes, personal care products, detergents, fabric softeners, paints, and other scented products. (biologixcenter.com)
  • Some patients describe their symptoms as being somewhat similar to those of seasonal allergies. (biologixcenter.com)
  • An itchy skin rash may develop in patients struggling with multiple chemical sensitivity symptoms. (biologixcenter.com)
  • Many conditions do not fit into any diagnostic box and can present as a mixture of symptoms: digestive problems, fatigue, muscular weakness, cramps and abnormal muscle tone, pains and aches in joints and muscles, skin problems, hormonal abnormalities, neurological problems, allergies, etc. (gaps.me)
  • Symptoms are numerous, often involving multiple organ systems, but physical findings are unremarkable. (msdmanuals.com)
  • No universally accepted definition exists, but idiopathic environmental intolerance is generally defined as the development of multiple symptoms attributed to exposure to any number of identifiable or unidentifiable chemical substances (inhaled, touched, or ingested) or other exposures in the absence of clinically detectable organ dysfunction or related physical signs. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Somatic Symptom Disorder Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by multiple persistent physical complaints that are associated with excessive and maladaptive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to those symptoms. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Symptoms and health status in individuals with multiple chemical sensitivities syndrome from four reported sensitizing exposures and a general population comparison group. (cdc.gov)
  • Although no basis for many of the multiple symptoms of patients with fibromyalgia will be found upon physical examination or laboratory testing, the physician must remain alert for organic illness (eg, colon carcinoma in a patient with irritable bowel syndrome). (medscape.com)
  • These include damage to glands resulting in obesity and related disorders, chronic fatigue, autism, increases in allergies and multiple chemical sensitivities, early dementia, DNA damage, loss of fertility and cancer. (stopumts.nl)
  • Individuals who struggle with chronic fatigue, mold allergies, and multiple chemical sensitivities are also at greatest risk to EMFs. (naturalnews.com)
  • As you go fragrance-free, you may find some chronic conditions being relieved that you hadn't connected to chemical sensitivity, like headaches, indigestion, burning in your mouth, fuzzy thinking, sudden exhaustion, and feelings of panic. (ncil.org)
  • Crude prevalence estimates, adjusted odds ratios (AORs), and confidence intervals were calculated for multiple chronic diseases and risk factors. (cdc.gov)
  • You are the mothers who have children with allergies, intolerances, or health issues that have forced dramatic dietary changes. (thenourishinggourmet.com)
  • As a result, I developed an allergy and intolerance to almost everything from food to lotions to medications. (thehealthychoice.net)
  • My son doesnt appear to have any natural food Allergies ie no gluten or dairy intolerance but is highly reactive to chemicals in foods and environment, and has dustmite and some other environmental allergies. (latitudes.org)
  • The reason for this being that standard carbon filters are often petroleum based, which tends to further aggravate chemical sensitivities. (reviewon.com)
  • I am now highly sensitive to chemicals, both environmental and medical. (vitalitymagazine.com)
  • Environmental allergy specialists often recommend this type of sauna therapy for those who suffer from multiple chemical sensitivities and have reported positive results. (vitalitymagazine.com)
  • The Dove Clinic is dedicated to the treatment of allergy and environmental illness. (doveclinic.com)
  • It is the policy of ABIL to accommodate employees, consumers and other participants in ABIL activities who have sensitivity to environmental scents and pollutants. (ncil.org)
  • Lyocell's advantages include its environmental friendliness of the chemical processing combined with its softness, drape, resistance to growth of bacteria which create odors, and other properties. (yesitsorganic.com)
  • As I drove down the road tonight with the windows down, what we used to call "going convertible" when I was a child, I was thinking about all the people I treat at the clinic who suffer with Environmental Illness and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity. (biologixcenter.com)
  • In order to assist the City in accommodating persons with severe allergies, environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity or related disabilities, please refrain from wearing scented products (e.g. perfume and scented lotions) to Commission hearings. (sfgov.org)
  • It is well known that the immune system's association with environmental chemicals can result in disease. (theaircleanerstore.com)
  • [ 4 , 5 ] This is supported by one study that showed that elderly patients with nummular dermatitis had increased sensitivity to environmental aeroallergens compared with age-matched controls. (medscape.com)
  • They aren't as hugging as "regular conventional socks" but for the many who suffer from multiple chemical sensitivities or for folks who dislike chemicals in general, that's just a small price to pay for having really pure organic cotton socks. (rawganique.com)
  • If the adrenal glands are under active, the person will suffer from fatigue, recurrent/persistent infections, low blood sugar, allergies/multiple chemical sensitivities, low blood pressure, dizziness, crave sugar, and a poor ability to deal with stress. (fightingfatigue.org)
  • Examples include food, insect and medication allergies such as an allergy to penicillin . (americanmedical-id.com)
  • Many also have food allergies that mean they can not accept much of the food a shelter would offer. (immuneweb.org)
  • Multiple chemical sensitivity, where patients become exquisitely sensitive to a range of substances including food, chemicals and particulate inhalants may also occur. (doveclinic.com)
  • That is human nature, so I draw an analogy to food allergies that most people have experienced themselves or through someone they know. (ncil.org)
  • Believe me, if in food, this "essences of laundry chemicals" is extremely unpleasant for the appetite. (home-air-purifier-expert.com)
  • But it is difficult to convince them there is a serious chemical contamination problem here for their food because they can neither smell it, taste it, nor can they comprehend how it is possible given that fumes are vented to the outside. (home-air-purifier-expert.com)
  • The bowel problems can lead to malabsorption and nutritional deficiencies, food sensitivities and liver overload. (fightingfatigue.org)
  • What are multiple food allergies? (glutenfreeem.com)
  • If you have severe allergies and carry an epinephrine autoinjector, consider engraving this on your medical ID. (americanmedical-id.com)
  • But I also read a study that was released recently talking about people with severe allergies not catching COVID as often for some reason they haven't determined yet, and I was told by my allergist I should probably live in a plastic bubble my allergies are so bad, so maybe that's it? (thebloggess.com)
  • This impaired cutaneous barrier in the setting of nummular eczema may also lead to increased susceptibility to allergic contact dermatitis to materials such as metals, soaps, and chemicals. (medscape.com)
  • A good, pure, healthy mattress can make ailments such as back pain, arthritis, and various chemical sensitivities easier to deal with and allow for a good night's rest. (soaringheart.com)
  • The multiple levels and forms of chemical sensitivities and allergies can overtake us, as we become exposed by the various toxic pollutants. (reviewon.com)
  • The word "chemicals" refer to a wide variety of natural and man-made chemical pollutants. (theaircleanerstore.com)
  • 1998. Documentation of the threshold limit values for chemical substances and physical agents. (cdc.gov)
  • 1998. Catalog handbook of fine chemicals. (cdc.gov)
  • Some people with MCS appear to have excess production of inflammatory cytokines, but this phenomenon is not specific to MCS and overall there is no evidence that low-level chemical exposure causes an immune response. (wikipedia.org)
  • It has been hypothesized that there is a heritable genetic trait which pre-disposes people to be hypersensitive to low-level chemical exposure and so develop MCS. (wikipedia.org)
  • How very low levels of chemical exposure affect people isn't clear. (webmd.com)
  • In some cases, people point to a major event, like a chemical spill. (webmd.com)
  • Population-based surveys suggest that upwards of 13.3% of people have some form of sensitivity to EMFs. (naturalnews.com)
  • People with sensitivities have found that chemical-free, hypoallergenic wool and organic latex can provide much-needed relief and allow for a full and restful night's sleep. (soaringheart.com)
  • People suffering from allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities, or other auto-immune irregularities may also find comfort in our all natural and organic products because they are synthetic and chemical free. (soaringheart.com)
  • Any shelters or services who serve Katrina victims with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity are welcome to contact Cyndi Norwitz for information on accommodating these people safely. (immuneweb.org)
  • Those at highest risk include women, people over 40, individuals with multiple chemical/ medication sensitivities or allergies, and anyone with conditions affecting the digestive or immune system such as IBS, inflammatory bowel disease, or chemotherapy treatment. (psychologytoday.com)
  • It is hard for most people without this sensitivity to understand or believe that the chemical sensitivity is real. (ncil.org)
  • However, the levels of exposure considered "safe" for most people, can greatly impact a person struggling with multiple chemical sensitivity. (biologixcenter.com)
  • A new type of accommodation is going to appear near Zurich: flats made to measure for people suffering from a rare allergy. (blogspot.com)
  • People who are affected by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) can hope for a better life now that a unique project in Europe is proposing to create special homes for them. (blogspot.com)
  • Transmitting Allergies Between People! (biologixcenter.com)
  • The neurological effects of EMFs are more prevalent in individuals who are already suffering with neurological or immune-compromising conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's, Lyme's, etc. (naturalnews.com)
  • By that time I had Multiple Chemical Sensitivities, couldn't eat most foods, and was sensitive or "allergic" to most chemicals and medicines. (earthclinic.com)
  • Many visitors have contacted me over the years about allergic reactions to Laundry room household chemicals (such as laundry detergent and especially Downy Fabric Softener Sheets). (home-air-purifier-expert.com)
  • While MCS is sometimes referred to as an allergy, it does not present as a typical allergic reaction. (theaircleanerstore.com)
  • Deciding on what information to engrave can be confusing if you have more than one medical condition, allergy, or medication . (americanmedical-id.com)
  • 1992. Threshold limit values for chemical substances in the work environment. (cdc.gov)
  • 2000. Threshold limit values for chemical substances and physical agents and biological exposure indices. (cdc.gov)
  • Twenty-four studies found no evidence of sensitivity. (skeptic.com)
  • Four chemicals found in textiles were present in my bloodstream. (vitalitymagazine.com)
  • Trust us when we say that those of us with chemical sensitivities found it hard to believe we are that sensitive as well! (ncil.org)
  • While the presence of this condition is questioned, physicians and pediatricians agree that there is a significant subculture of patients who go to great lengths to avoid exposure to chemicals that are commonly found in modern homes, classrooms, and workplaces. (theaircleanerstore.com)
  • The possible answers to these questions might be found in investigating the chemistry of volatile organic compounds found in the indoor environment, developing new sampling methods, and improving assessments of chemical health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • No association was found between family history, allergy, or obesity and pancreatic cancer in Egypt. (who.int)
  • And a mattress that is exquisitely crafted with superior, organic materials and zero chemicals or fire retardants is even better. (soaringheart.com)
  • When it comes to anxiety and insomnia , the foods listed below can be chemical triggers for anyone. (psychologytoday.com)
  • Hypoallergenic 99.8% organic cotton socks, made without any chemicals. (rawganique.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Multiple tobacco consumption methods, passive smoking, pesticide exposures, and diabetes are associated with an increased risk for pancreatic cancer. (who.int)
  • Stay away from all indoor pesticides and all lawn and garden chemicals or insect sprays. (reviewon.com)
  • To address this research question, the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has developed expertise in investigating the fundamental chemistry of several chemicals in consumer products that may be used in an indoor environment. (cdc.gov)
  • These investigative efforts have produced many important insights into a chemical's fate in the indoor environment, possible new sampling techniques and identification of chemical structures that could lead to health effects. (cdc.gov)
  • If you are one of the many allergy sufferers wondering about possible fabric softener hazards, or if you have ever wondered, "is downy fabric softener toxic" - take a look at the page linked to above for downy fabric softener ingredients and material safety data sheet. (home-air-purifier-expert.com)
  • 233-thread count, GOTS certified organic cotton allergy pillow covers. (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • Learn more about the advantages of wool and organic latex when it comes to sensitivities below. (soaringheart.com)
  • Our Organic Cotton Allergy Crew Socks are the answer when purity is of the essence. (rawganique.com)
  • Since we don't use toxic chemicals to dye, wrinkle-proof, stain-proof, size or de-lint our organic fabrics, our clothing will behave differently than the clothing you're used to. (rawganique.com)
  • There is probably no single one chemical exposure responsible for these illnesses, but more likely a mixed exposure of chemical classes such as particulate matter and oxygenated organic species (oxidized volatile organic compounds that are likely biologically reactive and potentially cause cell damage and increase susceptibility to disease). (cdc.gov)
  • And if you have any other ideas on how to keep these areas smelling fresh without using synthetic chemicals, please consider adding them to the comments section below. (drbenkim.com)
  • therefore, don't expect our clothing to fit like stretch jeans and tightly hugging stretch leggings with all the chemicals and synthetic fibers used to make that possible. (rawganique.com)
  • Instead of using conventional synthetic carpets and padding, or chemical stain remover, use wool or cotton carpets instead. (reviewon.com)
  • This could be from a genetic defect, a nutritional difficiency, or a build up from toxic exposure to chemicals. (glutenfreeem.com)
  • And that means making wise choices about chemical avoidance, air quality, and of course minimizing the potential for mold growth. (hybridrastamama.com)
  • EcoDiscoveries researches and identifies issues such as common cleaning challenges, dirty or chemical-laden produce, mold, etc. (ecodiscoveries.com)
  • Fibromyalgia and overlapping disorders: the unifying concept of central sensitivity syndromes. (medscape.com)
  • Unfortunately, what quilters (including another quilt teacher and I) did not realize was that putting a hot steam iron repeatedly on this cloth released toxic chemicals into our respiratory systems. (vitalitymagazine.com)
  • Since 1997, Rawganique has been the unicorn, the one great big exception, of the garment industry, which is often associated with rampant wastes, sweatshop labor, and use of environmentally harmful toxic chemicals and dyes. (rawganique.com)
  • Today we are bombarded by scented products that often are comprised of harmful chemicals. (ncil.org)
  • Ideal for individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS). (allergybuyersclub.com)
  • These cunning chemical weapons block the enzyme acetylcholinesterase , resulting in overstimulation of the nervous system in sensitive individuals. (psychologytoday.com)
  • The Agency ruled that while an allergy per se is not a "disability", there may be some individuals whose allergies do constitute a disability. (ahbl.ca)
  • Allergies, toxicity, neurobiologic sensitization, immune system reactivity and inflammation are some of the hypothetical causes of MCS. (theaircleanerstore.com)
  • EcoDiscoveries™ is a thought leader in a movement to replace conventional chemicals with natural alternatives. (ecodiscoveries.com)
  • The sense of smell is mediated through stimulation of the olfactory receptor cells by volatile chemicals. (medscape.com)
  • There are some which are easily identifiable, such as the harmful household chemical laden cleaners and laundry detergents. (reviewon.com)
  • On January 4th, 2022, new restrictions under the Europe-wide REACH protocol on chemicals hit the tattooing industry when the content of inks came under regulation. (lu.se)
  • Some doctors suggest it's an immune response similar to allergies . (webmd.com)