Press Release: Announcing an opportunity to be included in the documentary video Homesick about MCS and housing After many years, the film is almost done, but I am looking for pictures of MCSers and where they live to create a collage showing there are lots of us out there around the world. You can view an 8 minute video clip […]
The rampant use of pesticides is one of the great social tragedies of our day, in my opinion. Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR)’s Environmental Health Policy Institute, an online forum of physicians, health professionals, and environmental health experts, published the following article in response to the question, “How does our food production system drive our […]
Diane Sawyer, of ABC News aired a Consumer Watchdog piece, Untested Chemicals in Beauty Products? Diane said, “It was startling to learn a number today. A hundred and twenty is the answer. 120 chemicals in care products, creams, shampoos, used everyday by women – most of them untested an a lot by men as well. […]
Spring cleaning dates back to the ancient Jewish practice of thoroughly cleansing the home in anticipation of the springtime memorial feast of Passover. In Persia, the new year falls on the first day of spring. Iranians continue the practice of khooneh tekouni, which means “shaking the house.” Everything is cleaned, from drapes to furniture. People […]
Journal of Applied Toxicology published a study on January 12, 2012 finding 99 percent of breast tissue samples from post-mastectomy contained parabens. Tissue was collected in England from 40 patients with primary breast cancer between 2005 and 2008. Read full study here! Read excerpt from study here! ARTICLE RESOURCES: Parabens Seen in Almost All Breast […]
“Fabric softener ads often portray an image of comfort, freshness and sweetness. Yet most fabric softeners contain a grim list of known toxins which can enter your body through the skin and by inhalation, causing a wide range of health problems, particularly for young children” (NaturalNews). Read full story here! ARTICLE RESOURCES: Fabric softeners contain […]
I live with Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme Disease. I get extremely ill from chemicals in cleaning products and synthetic fragrances. This is not rare, as millions report mild to severe reactions to these (even more so with those living with chronic illness, asthma, allergies, chemical sensitivities, cancer, autism, PTSD, migraines, etc). Other than Disney hotels, […]
When we left our home in October 2008, we brought our cars. We didn’t have much choice. In retrospect I might have agreed to borrow a car until we could figure out a course of action, but we were consumed with finding shelter and replacing necessities. We vacuumed and wiped them with white vinegar. Within […]
Earlier this year (2011), my husband and I had to take a trip to California for medical reasons. Since we were already going to be there, we decided to first stop in Disneyland for some much needed fun! This was a huge endeavor, not only because I have Multiple Sclerosis and Lyme Disease, but because […]
Press Release Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign Helps Disney Make Change for People with Environmental Illness Parker, CO – October 10, 2011. Taking a trip or vacation can often be challenging with all of the planning and packing that goes into it. However, traveling with a disability can be extremely stressful and overwhelming. In addition to […]
I used to avoid reading about dangerous substances. I didn’t like hearing about things that might do me harm. Now I gravitate to these articles. I love reading about toxicity. Our mold exposure turned me around. Truth is not easy to hear. But it’s freeing. Avoiding chemicals is impossible. Making wise choices is not. Last […]
Scented laundry products emit hazardous chemicals through dryer vents. The same University of Washington researcher who used chemical sleuthing to deduce what’s in fragranced consumer products now has turned her attention to the scented air wafting from household laundry vents. “This is an interesting source of pollution because emissions from dryer vents are essentially unregulated and unmonitored,” […]
An article published by the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia, The Hazards of Deet, contends DEET is not a safe choice: “DEET is a registered pesticide. DEET is short for N,N-diethyl-m-toluamide (also known as N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide). It is a member of the toluene chemical family. Toluene is an organic solvent used in rubber and plastic […]
IDA is Excited to Announce the Newly Remodeled Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign Website and New Project, Choose Friendships Over Fragrances! The Invisible Disabilities Association originally launched CIAC in 2006. CIAC provides information about Environmental Illnesses such as Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Toxic Injury, Chemical Injury and/or Toxic Encephalopathy, as well as chemicals and fragrances in […]
A new project was just launched by the Cleaner Indoor Air Campaign called, Choose Friendships Over Fragrances, This campaign provides awareness about Environmental Illness, information about those who report these adverse effects to chemicals and fragrances, as well as helpful tools and resources. Research done in 2004, 2005 and 2009 by Stanley M.Caress and Anne […]
Sherri battles Multiple Sclerosis and Chronic Lyme Disease on a daily basis. She also lives with severe neurological reactions to chemicals that create synthetic fragrances. She is not alone, as millions report various mild to severe adverse health effects when exposed to chemical fragrances. Sherri wrote on her YouTube Channel, But I LOOK Good: “Exposure to […]
Don’t miss this very informative and enlightening audio interview about chemicals in every day personal care products and cleaners. Anne C. Steinemann, Ph.D is a highly respected professor and researcher who has made some very cutting edge discoveries. This is a must listen to interview for all living with environmental illness, their loved ones and the general public! […]
In 2010, the University of Washington completed a study that revealed the emissions of unlisted chemicals in common fragranced products such as air fresheners, laundry products, soaps, lotions, deodorants, shampoos and cleaning products. “Of the 133 different chemicals detected, nearly a quarter are classified as toxic or hazardous under at least one federal law.” …. […]
Approximately 12.6% of the population lives with multiple chemical sensitivities -also known as Toxic Injury, Toxic Encephalopathy or Environmental Illness (Adams). In 1998 it was estimated that 26.3 million Americans live with asthma, in which up to 72% report their asthma is triggered by fragrances (ALA). “’Even if the general population isn’t likely to suffer acute […]
In 2009 a study was released to reveal the percentages of people reporting they experience adverse effects from scented products such as air fresheners and laundry products vented outside. . Researches, Stanley M. Caress and Anne C. Steinemann discovered that, “…30.5% of the general population reported scented products on others irritating, 19% reported adverse health […]