This article starts out with, 'Some people say Mario Casella is nuts.' It then goes on to describe symptoms many people whom I know live with daily. People need to let go of the 'crazy' tag that's (sometimes) attached to chemical sensitivity. It's not helpful and we mustn't say it about ourselves or others in regards to a physical illness. More from Rocklin and Roseville … [Read more...] about Disabled Arizonian Affected By Chemical Exposure
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Perfume – An Investigation of Chemicals in 36 Eaux de Toilette and Eaux de Parfum
A Greenpeace publication, Perfume - An Investigation of Chemicals in 36 Eaux de Toilette and Eaux de Parfum, bought out in February 2005, found that wearing perfume exposes us to chemicals that can enter the body, don't easily break down and may have unwanted health effects. Now, I know that most of the people who follow this blog, don't even wear perfume because of the … [Read more...] about Perfume – An Investigation of Chemicals in 36 Eaux de Toilette and Eaux de Parfum
MedicAlert ID, Chemical Sensitivity and MCS
This here is my Medicalert bracelet. My new one that is. In 2009, I threw away my old one because I had recovered so much that I did not see being exposed to chemicals as a threat to my health because I wasn't having painful, life impacting symptoms. And I just didn't see the need for it. As soon as my health improved I stopped paying my yearly fee, and stopped … [Read more...] about MedicAlert ID, Chemical Sensitivity and MCS
Australian Hospital Guidelines: MCS/Chemical Sensitivities
Victorian Hospital Guidelines Yippee! Victoria now have a set of hospital guidelines called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Guide for Victorian Hospitals for people who are sensitive to chemicals. Great news if one ever needs it. Personally, I'd rather not think about ever needing them (much rather think about avoiding getting sick, or devouring chocolate, or running like a … [Read more...] about Australian Hospital Guidelines: MCS/Chemical Sensitivities
Bushfire Season Survival: Evacuation, Smoke & Chronic Illness
Managing bushfire season when you have a chronic illness or are sensitive to chemicals It's the Australian summer bushfire season once again, and are managing a chronic illness, disability and/or you are sensitive to chemicals, which leaves the question: Do you stay or go? For a few of us, the answer seems obvious, right? Bushfire Season Survival isn't so simple when … [Read more...] about Bushfire Season Survival: Evacuation, Smoke & Chronic Illness