Formaldehyde can occur naturally in the environment and is also produced industrially, it is mainly used commercially as a solution in water Formaldehyde is commonly used in the manufacture of resin polymers to produce permanent adhesives, foam insulation and paper and textile finishing treatments It is used as a...
Ever wonder what that new car smell is? Some people feel sick, some people are addicted to it, and for some it causes depression and tiredness – the air inside your car can be a toxic soup! More than 275 different chemicals are used in the interiors of cars. These include bromine...
Everything we eat, drink, breathe or absorb through our skin has to be processed and eliminated by our bodies. Anything like this that is foreign to the body is called a xenobiotic, and when we refer to toxins in Environmental Illness, we are usually talking about xenobiotics....
Fragrances When you see ‘perfume’ listed on the ingredients label of skin care products, it represents a combination of compounds which all make up the scent of the product. It isn’t possible to tell what all of these compounds are if just the term ‘perfume’ is used so...
Living with a chronic illness can be isolating and make you feel very alone. But you're not, we're here to help and here's how... Our charity was set up specifically to provide information, support and contact between people with multiple sensitivities. We provide a lot more than the few pages you...
Mould sensitivity can cause a whole variety of symptoms from wheezing and asthma to depression, rhinitis (running nose) and joint pain. Look around your house for visible signs of black moulds. Check window seals, kitchens (check the fridge/ freezer door), and behind large pieces of furniture, especially if...
Top Tips to Stop Symptoms What are you allergic to? Pollen from trees and wind- pollinated flowers can affect people more than grass pollen. However you might also be reacting to mould and fungi spores which can also be high at the same time of year. If you...
It is now beyond argument that xenobiotics have the potential to damage present and future generations. Finally, the argument is laid to rest in an excellent, fully referenced chapter 'Multiple Chemical Sensitivity' by Professor Malcolm Hooper, (Emeritus Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Chief Scientific Adviser to the British...
Hospital Guidelines for Patients with MCS Includes protocols for surgery and treating reactions.download pdf Surgery in the Chemically Sensitive Patient See Chapter 41 in: W J Rea, Chemical Sensitivity, Vol. 4 - Tools of Diagnosis and Methods of Treatment Letter to Dentists Information to consider when treating patients with...
We set up our membership subscription as the most effective way to help people with MCS cope and start recovery. Joining not only helps you feel better but every penny goes towards keeping the charity going so we can keep helping you. You get: Three magazines per year. This includes two 48...