Repost Wednesday: By Peggy Munson. (This article may be reprinted and distributed freely.) Myth: People who have negative reactions to fragrances simply have allergies. Why is it necessary to structure my life around someone's allergies? Fact: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, or MCS, is a progressive neurological disease that can result in death. Asthma, which often causes … [Read more...] about Myths and Facts About Chemical Sensitivity
Part I: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Suicide in Australia
Warning: This post discuses suicide. The following guest post was written by Vanessa Ritchie, who after seeing the documentary on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, on SBS's, The Feed, has not only written a letter of thanks but has been brave and kind enough to share the personal, heart-wrenching stories of her two friends who have sadly become, yet more casualties in the … [Read more...] about Part I: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Suicide in Australia
MCS: The Illness Crippling Australians, Dismissed by Doctors
'An estimated one million Australians suffer from MCS, an extreme allergy to everyday chemicals in cosmetics, air fresheners and cleaning products. While some Australians have chosen to end their own lives rather than live with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Australia’s medical authorities continue to reject calls to recognise the condition as a disease. “Patients get … [Read more...] about MCS: The Illness Crippling Australians, Dismissed by Doctors
Remove “Afflicted” Docuseries from Netflix Now
To: Netflix Executives: Ted Sarandos, Lisa Nishimura, Brandon Riegg, and Vernā Myers Remove "Afflicted" Docuseries from Netflix Now Campaign created by Benjamin HsuBorger PETITION NOTE: On September 18th, a group of concerned writers, activists, artists, filmmakers, physicians, and scientists came together to write an open letter to Netflix to request … [Read more...] about Remove “Afflicted” Docuseries from Netflix Now
Ten Questions Concerning Fragrance-free Policies and Indoor Environments
Highlights Fragranced consumer products are associated with adverse health and societal effectsFragrance is pervasive within indoor built environmentsFragrance-free policies can provide benefits for building occupants and the publicFragrance-free policies are preferred by a majority of the population surveyed Abstract Indoor air quality is an international concern, … [Read more...] about Ten Questions Concerning Fragrance-free Policies and Indoor Environments