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…
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Chemicals in Banana Boat Sunscreen Burns Consumers
Australian authorities are desperately trying to contact Banana Boat Sunscreens distributers after a batch of over 500,000 products of UltraMist sunscreen in the US were recalled after a handful of people caught on fire after using the product and coming in contact with an open flame. More from the Brisbane Times: “Energizer Holdings said on Friday that it was pulling 23 … [Read more...] about Chemicals in Banana Boat Sunscreen Burns Consumers
For the Love of Books…
A blogger friend recently created a post, Paper Books verses eBooks, about her love of books, the way she deals with 'outgassing' petrochemical based inks from them; and she expressed her interest in finding out how other people sort out their books. (She’s also writing a book: Allergic to Life: My Battle for Survival, Courage, and Hope—to be released soon. You can check that … [Read more...] about For the Love of Books…
Choose Friendships Over Fragrances
Often, asking someone to forgo using his or her fragrance products (such as perfume, aftershave, washing powder, or hairspray) can be awkward. You just don't know how that person will react. I've had all sorts of responses, from kind acceptance of my request, to utter outrage—stemming from their perception of 'my' breaching of ‘their’ human rights. (Like breathing air … [Read more...] about Choose Friendships Over Fragrances
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: How Chemical Exposures May Be Affecting Your Health
I recently watched this movie on MCS; it was made in 2004, so some of the information is behind the tracks, but the gist of it still relates to the situation today. In America there are significant problems with the health system; therefore, in my view, we are much luckier here in the land of Oz... Check it out! … [Read more...] about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: How Chemical Exposures May Be Affecting Your Health