A snapshot of living with Environmental Sensitivities in 2019 From the introduction of 'The 2019 ANRES Update for Environmental Sensitivities' report including the often, co-morbidlly occurring conditions: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Fragrance Sensitivity, Electromagnetic Sensitivity (EHS), Food Sensitivity, CFS/ME, Fibromyalgia, Lyme Disease and/or co-infections, … [Read more...] about 2019 ANRES Data Update
fragrance sensitivity
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
Going to University with MCS [or symptoms of chemical sensitivity]
Today I'd like to share with an article I wrote for AESSRA magazine, Sensitivity Matters. I'm eternally grateful to AESSRA for continuing to publish my work as it honestly keeps my potty mouth in check... while also helping prevent my mind forming cobwebs from lack of use. And it's always helpful to be of help to others when we are able. But first, some personal news though: … [Read more...] about Going to University with MCS [or symptoms of chemical sensitivity]
Something smells off: Kate Grenville’s case against fragrance
Fragrance is intimately linked with our memories and feelings. J. Sibiga Photography/Flickr, CC BY-NC-ND Ian Musgrave, University of Adelaide Scents, fragrances, perfumes. These words transform the mere concept of odours into something more evocative. Fragrance is intimately linked with our memories and feelings. For me the heavy smell of eucalyptus is forever … [Read more...] about Something smells off: Kate Grenville’s case against fragrance
Imagine How This Feels…
A while back, I came across this post. A part of this woman's life mirrors of my own. It's freaky, actually. I admire her bravery and tenacity; but most of all, I admire her artistic merit. Her blog is full of creative insight. Seriously, you must visit. Just click here. "I don’t know if there was an initial exposure that started this sensitivity, but I wasn’t always … [Read more...] about Imagine How This Feels…