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Happy New Year to you all. Hope you had a lovely break over the Christmas period. We have started back at the office and will answer any queries next week as we are currently sorting out subscriptions for 2019. If you would like to renew your subscription you can either pay a cheque to our postal address or click on the 'Donate' button on our home page. The cost is either £23 for the support group or £15 for the magazine. If you would like to find out more about subscribing for 2019 click here. Remember we have our MCS-Aware100 appeal in 2019, where we are hoping to reach 100 people who are able to donate a small amount each month. Some of you have already set up your standing orders or donated a one off amount so a big thank you. Click here to find out more and to download a form that you can give to family and friends. We will keep you posted of where we are with our total throughout 2019.
Glossary: EI: Environmental Illness, MCS: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, EHS/ ES: Electro-Hypersensitivity
Health tips for the New Year
If you're suffering from a variety of unexplained symptoms, sensitivity to foods, chemicals or electrical products could be the cause. Reactions can vary from headaches, joint pain, stuffy/runny nose, bloating, exhaustion and wheezing, to skin rashes, mood swings, hyperactivity or depression. These tips may help: Join a support group to share ideas, experiences and coping strategies. Try to spend time with people other than family to keep life in perspective and take your mind off food and health. It is essential to manage your energy effectively and pace yourself sensibly so your body can reserve some energy for healing. Chemical and food sensitivities will exacerbate exhaustion. Deep and efficient breathing helps improve oxygen levels, affecting every cell in the body. Abdominal breathing exercises can be taught through meditation or yoga practices. Physical, mental and emotional stress can exacerbate food and chemical sensitivities so try to sort out the source of the stress. To read more tips on helping yourself click here.
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Helen's Blog
Well it's another New Year and I always try and start it with a few objectives for the year ahead, even if very small ones. I am going to try and slow down in 2019. Gandhi said "There is more to life than increasing its speed". It already seems to be increasing as I get older so I'm going to try and savour the moments more. Take a look at the stars in the sky on a clear night, really enjoy that warm bath on a cold evening, have time for me. All these are small things that are inexpensive but can make a difference. I suppose it is really being mindful of what's going on. Why not try and make an objective that is manageable this New Year?
Chemicals in cosmetics and perfumes linked to earlier puberty in girls
This article was first published on the NHS website in December 2018.
"Chemicals found in perfume, hand creams and body lotion may make girls go through puberty months early," reports the Mail Online. Researchers in California looked at levels of chemicals commonly found in personal care and household products, in pregnant women and then in their children at age 9. The children were assessed regularly for milestones of puberty (such as development of breasts, pubic hair and testes, and menstrual periods) from age 9 to 13. Girls who'd been exposed to higher levels of chemicals in the womb or at age 9 reached some milestones up to 2 months earlier. Earlier puberty has been linked to a slightly raised chance of breast and ovarian cancer in girls, and testicular cancer in boys. Chemicals involved were: diethyl phthalate, triclosan, methyl paraben and propyl paraben, and 2 products formed by the breakdown of triclosan. Phthalates are found in some scented products such as perfumes, shampoos and deodorants, while parabens are used as preservatives in some cosmetics, and triclosan is an antibacterial agent used in some hand soaps and toothpaste. The study does not prove that the chemicals were the cause, however. The associations between chemicals at age 9 and earlier puberty could be because children who reach puberty earlier may be more likely to use personal care products and cosmetics. The researchers who carried out the study were from the University of California, Kaiser Permanente health insurance company and the National Center for Environmental Health, all in the US. It was funded by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences and the US Environmental Protection Agency and published in the peer-reviewed medical journal Human Reproduction. To read the full article please click here.
Latest News
This article gives details of 4 of the most concerning chemicals in your home as reported on by Business Insider (www.businessinsider.com).
Please help share the crucial NC10 amendment for prohibiting of the use of pesticides near schools and residents' homes. Click here to sign the petition put together by Georgina Downs.
Interesting article 'The Homelessness crisis that you never heard about' on MCS by 'The Commons'
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