Arkansas Governor Declares May 2013 Fibromyalgia Awareness Day
Arkansas Governor Declares May 2013 Food Allergy Awareness Week
http://www.mcs-america.org/arkansas2013fa.pdfWednesday, May 22, 2013
Friendships over Fragrances
Friendships over Fragrances
https://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2013/04/29/friendships-over-fragrances/
https://usodep.blogs.govdelivery.com/2013/04/29/friendships-over-fragrances/
Observance of MCS/EMS Awareness Month May 2013 in Florida, USA
Observance of MCS/EMS Awareness Month May 2013 in Florida, USA.
http://www.nettally.com/prusty/Formww52.htm
Christiane Tourtet, B.A., Founder and President of International MCS/EMS Awareness, presents her MCS/EMS Awareness Month Display at The Dr. B. L. Perry, Jr. Public Branch Library, Tallahassee, Florida
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Niagara Falls Turns Purple for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!
Niagara Falls Turns Purple for Fibromyalgia Awareness Day!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOddoUsXMsQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOddoUsXMsQ
"On May 12th, 2013 at 10:15-10:30pm (EST) Niagara Falls recognized and payed honor to Fibromyalgia Awareness Day and the 1 in 50 people in the world suffering from this widespread chronic pain condition."
Rhode Island Declares Food Allergy Awareness Week!
Rhode Island Declares Food Allergy Awareness Week!
Michigan Proclaims May 2013 as Toxic Injury and Chemical Awareness Month
Michigan Proclaims May 2013 as Toxic Injury and Chemical Awareness Month
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-302897--,00.html
http://www.michigan.gov/snyder/0,4668,7-277-57577_59874-302897--,00.html
Up to 1 in 5 children suffer from mental disorder -CDC
[COMMENT: The prevalence of 'so-called' mental disorders is dramatic and the increase can be time correlated to the increases in the number of chemicals and vaccines in use over the years. Mental Illness? Or Poisoning?]
Up to 1 in 5 children suffer from mental disorder -CDC
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/16/usa-health-children-idUSL2N0DX1C820130516 "Up to 20 percent of children in the United States suffer from a mental disorder, and the number of kids diagnosed with one has been rising for more than a decade, according to a report released on Thursday by the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention."
At trade talks, U.S., E.U. ready for fight on genetically modified crops
At trade talks, U.S., E.U. ready for fight on genetically modified crops
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/at-trade-talks-us-eu-ready-for-fight-on-genetically-modified-crops/2013/05/17/8e61176a-bdb0-11e2-9b09-1638acc3942e_story.html
"LENNEWITZ, Germany — Many Europeans see American farming and its reliance on genetically modified crops as more Frankenstein than Farmer in the Dell. Now, the opposition here to U.S. agricultural practices is threatening to become a major battle in discussions starting next month that could sweep away trade barriers between the United States and Europe. Many here worry that a trade pact would ease regulations that have made it difficult for genetically modified crops and products to reach European shores. Genetically modified crops are broadly unpopular in Europe, and farmers and environmentalists fear that if trade restrictions are lowered, both genetically modified seeds and U.S.-grown genetically modified products would quickly take over European farmland and grocery stores."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/at-trade-talks-us-eu-ready-for-fight-on-genetically-modified-crops/2013/05/17/8e61176a-bdb0-11e2-9b09-1638acc3942e_story.html
"LENNEWITZ, Germany — Many Europeans see American farming and its reliance on genetically modified crops as more Frankenstein than Farmer in the Dell. Now, the opposition here to U.S. agricultural practices is threatening to become a major battle in discussions starting next month that could sweep away trade barriers between the United States and Europe. Many here worry that a trade pact would ease regulations that have made it difficult for genetically modified crops and products to reach European shores. Genetically modified crops are broadly unpopular in Europe, and farmers and environmentalists fear that if trade restrictions are lowered, both genetically modified seeds and U.S.-grown genetically modified products would quickly take over European farmland and grocery stores."
Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Studies: Endocrine disruptors, cocaine common in Minnesota waters
Studies: Endocrine disruptors, cocaine common in Minnesota waters
http://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2013/05/13/studies-endocrine-disruptors-common-in-mn-waters/
http://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2013/05/13/studies-endocrine-disruptors-common-in-mn-waters/
Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study
Even Low Levels of Lead Hamper Kindergartners' Reading Skills: Study
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_136805.html
"Some experts say no level of exposure is safe, push for zero tolerance from CDC"
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_136805.html
"Some experts say no level of exposure is safe, push for zero tolerance from CDC"
Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart
Everyday Noise Levels May Affect the Heart
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_136668.html
"Even not-so-loud sounds seemed to raise people's heart rate in small study"
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_136668.html
"Even not-so-loud sounds seemed to raise people's heart rate in small study"
Food Allergy Awareness Week 2013 Online Resources
Food Allergy Awareness Week 2013 – Online Resources
In observance of Food Allergy Awareness Week 2013, NIAID encourages the public to learn more about and share valuable information about food allergy. Following are online resources about food allergy:
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'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests
'Nonsmoking' Hotel Rooms May Not Fully Protect Guests
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_136808.html
"Partial smoking bans still left study participants with signs of tobacco exposure"
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_136808.html
"Partial smoking bans still left study participants with signs of tobacco exposure"
Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
Living Near Heavy Traffic May Harm Kidney Function
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_136807.html
"Polluted air can lower organ's filtering ability, new research suggests"
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_136807.html
"Polluted air can lower organ's filtering ability, new research suggests"
Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage
Materials in Some Household Products Tied to Lung Damage
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MCS-America/95671789291
"Breathing in 'nanomaterials' seems to cause inflammation, study contends"
https://www.facebook.com/pages/MCS-America/95671789291
"Breathing in 'nanomaterials' seems to cause inflammation, study contends"
Webinar: How to Create Greener and Healthier Schools for Children and Teachers
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Webinar: How to Create Greener and Healthier Schools for Children and Teachers
WHEN: Thursday May 23 – 4:30pm – 5:45 pm
WHERE: Free Webinar From Your Home/Computer
RSVP online at: http://bit.ly/healthyschoolswebinar
Healthy schools that are free from toxic chemicals are critical to children's health. Unfortunately school building materials and products can contain chemicals harmful to children's health that have been linked to asthma, learning and developmental disabilities, cancer and other serious health problems on the rise. For example, hazardous chemicals and materials like mercury, phthalates, vinyl and halogenated flame retardants have been found in lighting, flooring, office supplies, and/or other products in schools. The good news is safer and affordable alternatives are available for schools and parents to use and purchase.
Learn how you can encourage your school to be greener and healthier by launching an environmentally preferable purchasing (EPP) program.
Join this free webinar sponsored by NYS United Teachers (NYSUT), the United Federation of Teachers (UFT) the Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ) and the Green Schools Alliance.
RSVP online at: http://bit.ly/healthyschoolswebinar
Questions? Contact mike@chej.org / 212-964-3680.
Funding provided by the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute through a grant from the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Department of Environmental Conservation
Mike Schade, Markets Campaign Coordinator
Center for Health, Environment & Justice (CHEJ)
212.964.3680 / mike@chej.org
http://www.chej.org
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
City of Portland sued over workplace fragrances
"PORTLAND – A Bureau of Maintenance employee has sued the City of Portland, claiming she was sickened by personal fragrances.
Julie Reynolds' suit claims that she suffers from a condition called Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), that is triggered by a wide variety of chemicals contained in scent-bearing products like perfume and hand lotion.
The lawsuit states that one of Reynolds' co-workers wore a scented product that triggered a severe reaction, and that Reynolds' doctor warned the city that workplace exposure could be "life-threatening" to Reynolds."
Saturday, May 11, 2013
'Pacific Fatigue Lab' (Workwell) Continues On After University Cuts Them Loose
'Pacific Fatigue Lab' (Workwell) Continues On After University Cuts Them Loose
http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=18072
http://www.prohealth.com/library/showarticle.cfm?libid=18072
"Working Well For ME/CFS (Still) – 'Pacific Fatigue Lab' (Workwell) Continues On After University Cuts Them Loose
By Cort Johnson
WORKING WELL FOR ME/CFS
Our goal is to facilitate an understanding of the biological basis for fatigue and provide objectively determined therapeutic interventions that will improve quality of life for this population. Staci Stevens, Program Director for Workwell"
International Awareness Day, May 12th 2013: Worldwide Protests and Events
International Awareness Day, May 12th 2013: Worldwide Protests and Events
http://phoenixrising.me/archives/16915
http://phoenixrising.me/archives/16915
Friday, May 10, 2013
Chemical Sensitivity: Pathophysiology or Pathopsychology?
Chemical Sensitivity: Pathophysiology or Pathopsychology?
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23642291
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23642291
Genuis SJ. Clin Ther. 2013 May 1. pii: S0149-2918(13)00175-6. doi: 10.1016/j.clinthera.2013.04.003. [Epub ahead of print]
Faculty of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Electronic address: sgenuis@ualberta.ca.
Abstract
BACKGROUND:
Escalating numbers of people throughout the world are presenting to primary care physicians, allergists, and immunologists with myriad clinical symptoms after low-level exposure to assorted everyday chemicals such as smoke, perfumes, air fresheners, paints, glues, and other products. This clinical state is referred to by various diagnostic labels, including multiple chemical sensitivity disorder, environmental intolerance, chemical sensitivity (CS), and sensitivity-related illness, and has been the subject of much controversy within the health care community.
Escalating numbers of people throughout the world are presenting to primary care physicians, allergists, and immunologists with myriad clinical symptoms after low-level exposure to assorted everyday chemicals such as smoke, perfumes, air fresheners, paints, glues, and other products. This clinical state is referred to by various diagnostic labels, including multiple chemical sensitivity disorder, environmental intolerance, chemical sensitivity (CS), and sensitivity-related illness, and has been the subject of much controversy within the health care community.
OBJECTIVE:
The goal of this study was to provide a brief overview of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management of CS. An evaluation of the medical community's response to this emerging diagnosis was also explored.
The goal of this study was to provide a brief overview of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management of CS. An evaluation of the medical community's response to this emerging diagnosis was also explored.
METHODS:
This review was prepared by assessing available medical and scientific literature from MEDLINE, as well as by reviewing numerous books, toxicology journals, conference proceedings, government publications, and environmental health periodicals. A primary observation, however, is that there is limited scientific literature available on the issue of CS. The format of a traditional integrated review was chosen because such reviews play a pivotal role in scientific research and professional practice in medical issues with limited primary study and uncharted clinical territory.
This review was prepared by assessing available medical and scientific literature from MEDLINE, as well as by reviewing numerous books, toxicology journals, conference proceedings, government publications, and environmental health periodicals. A primary observation, however, is that there is limited scientific literature available on the issue of CS. The format of a traditional integrated review was chosen because such reviews play a pivotal role in scientific research and professional practice in medical issues with limited primary study and uncharted clinical territory.
RESULTS:
The sensitization state of CS seems to be initiated by a significant toxic exposure, occurring as a 1-time event, or on surpassing a threshold of toxicity after toxicant accrual from repeated lower-level exposures. Once sensitized through a toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, individuals exposed to inciting triggers such as minute amounts of diverse everyday chemicals may experience various clinical and immune sequelae, sometimes involving lymphocyte, antibody, or cytokine responses. Precautionary avoidance of inciting triggers will prevent symptoms, and desensitization immunotherapy or immune suppression may improve symptoms in some cases. Sustained resolution of the CS state occurs after successful elimination of the accrued body burden of toxicants through natural mechanisms of toxicant bioelimination and/or interventions of clinical detoxification. Despite extensive clinical evidence to support the veracity of this clinical state, many members of the medical community are reluctant to accept this condition as a pathophysiologic disorder.
The sensitization state of CS seems to be initiated by a significant toxic exposure, occurring as a 1-time event, or on surpassing a threshold of toxicity after toxicant accrual from repeated lower-level exposures. Once sensitized through a toxicant-induced loss of tolerance, individuals exposed to inciting triggers such as minute amounts of diverse everyday chemicals may experience various clinical and immune sequelae, sometimes involving lymphocyte, antibody, or cytokine responses. Precautionary avoidance of inciting triggers will prevent symptoms, and desensitization immunotherapy or immune suppression may improve symptoms in some cases. Sustained resolution of the CS state occurs after successful elimination of the accrued body burden of toxicants through natural mechanisms of toxicant bioelimination and/or interventions of clinical detoxification. Despite extensive clinical evidence to support the veracity of this clinical state, many members of the medical community are reluctant to accept this condition as a pathophysiologic disorder.
CONCLUSIONS:
The emerging problem of ubiquitous adverse toxicant exposures in modern society has resulted in escalating numbers of individuals developing a CS disorder. As usual in medical history, iconoclastic ideas and emerging evidence regarding novel disease mechanisms, such as the pathogenesis of CS, have been met with controversy, resistance, and sluggish knowledge translation.
The emerging problem of ubiquitous adverse toxicant exposures in modern society has resulted in escalating numbers of individuals developing a CS disorder. As usual in medical history, iconoclastic ideas and emerging evidence regarding novel disease mechanisms, such as the pathogenesis of CS, have been met with controversy, resistance, and sluggish knowledge translation.
PMID: 23642291 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: How Chemical Exposures May Be Affecting Your Health
VIDEO
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: How Chemical Exposures May Be Affecting Your Health
Friday, May 3, 2013
City of Independence, Ohio signed an MCS Resolution delcaring the month of May of each year Whole Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month!
City of Independence, Ohio signed an MCS Resolution declaring the month of May of each year Whole Chemical Sensitivity Awareness Month!
Thursday, May 2, 2013
Nevada Governor Proclaims May 2013 as Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Month
Nevada Governor Proclaims May 2013 as Toxic Encephalopathy and Chemical Injury Awareness Monthhttp://gov.nv.gov/news/item/4294973586/
Nevada Governor Proclaims May 2013 as MCS Awareness Month!
Nevada Governor Proclaims May 2013 as MCS Awareness Month!
City of Toronto issues proclamation for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Awareness Day!
City of Toronto issues proclamation for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia and Multiple Chemical Sensitivities Awareness Day!
Birch Grove Park walk to benefit people with environmental illness
Birch Grove Park walk to benefit people with environmental illness
http://www.shorenewstoday.com/snt/news/index.php/mainland-/news/37955-birch-grove-park-walk-to-benefit-people-with-environmental-illness.html
http://www.shorenewstoday.com/snt/news/index.php/mainland-/news/37955-birch-grove-park-walk-to-benefit-people-with-environmental-illness.html
"Runners and walkers who lace up their sneakers Sunday, May 5 at Birch Grove Park in Northfield and 19 other locations nationwide will be walking with a purpose: to draw attention to environmental illness.
Organizer Jennifer Parker of Somers Point was diagnosed seven years ago with mycotoxicosis, more widely recognized as multiple chemical sensitivity, or MCS. The disease can make prisoners of its victims and is more prevalent than she could have imagined when she first got sick."
May is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness Month!
May is Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness Month!
"Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness." - James Thurber
May is MCS Awareness month!
"Let us not look back in anger or forward in fear, but around in awareness." - James Thurber
May is MCS Awareness month!
Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) affects over 48 million men, women, and children of all races. Even though MCS is of widespread epidemic prevalence, public awareness of the toxicity of common environmental insults and ways to manage and accommodate MCS remain limited.
MCS America works to educate the public and advocate for people with MCS, specifically to gain medical, legal, and social recognition for multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) as a disorder of organic biological origin induced by toxic environmental insults. We also work to ensure that environmental toxicants are identified, reduced, regulated, and enforced.
MCS America works to educate the public and advocate for people with MCS, specifically to gain medical, legal, and social recognition for multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) as a disorder of organic biological origin induced by toxic environmental insults. We also work to ensure that environmental toxicants are identified, reduced, regulated, and enforced.
Chemicals cause many health problems in addition to MCS. Among them are asthma, cancer, allergies, and many more! Everyone can benefit from learning more about chemical exposures and how to limit them and find less toxic alternatives. So let's get talking!
Many events are occurring around the United States this year, including a nationwide walkathon on May 5th and legislation towards safer chemicals. Won't you join us for this important observance?
Brochures and signs are available for download, printing, and distribution free of charge at http://mcs-america.org/index_files/MCSBrochuresPostersSigns.htm. There are also activist materials free for download, printing, and distribution at http://mcs-america.org/index_files/ReadytoGoMCSActivist.htm.
One of the greatest ways to generate awareness is to wear clothing and accessories which mention and promote MCS. MCS America has provided several designs to Cafe Press on a volunteer basis to further the awareness of MCS and to support the mission of MCS America. All the designs are available in yellow shirts and bags. Cafe Press prints these designs and sells the items from their website. Our Cafe Press mark-up is 0%, so we take no income from this project and buyers pay Café Press's wholesale cost only. Sample designs are available at http://mcs-america.org/index_files/MCSstore.htm.
Happy MCS Awareness Month from MCS America!
One of the greatest ways to generate awareness is to wear clothing and accessories which mention and promote MCS. MCS America has provided several designs to Cafe Press on a volunteer basis to further the awareness of MCS and to support the mission of MCS America. All the designs are available in yellow shirts and bags. Cafe Press prints these designs and sells the items from their website. Our Cafe Press mark-up is 0%, so we take no income from this project and buyers pay Café Press's wholesale cost only. Sample designs are available at http://mcs-america.org/index_files/MCSstore.htm.
Happy MCS Awareness Month from MCS America!
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Tackling chronic fatigue syndrome from the top down
Tackling chronic fatigue syndrome from the top down
http://www.scienceomega.com/article/1053/tackling-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-from-the-top-down
"A top-down approach has helped to advance research within the field of chronic fatigue syndrome, explains the CFS Research Foundation's Anne Faulkner…
For more than a quarter of a century, chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), has stimulated vigorous debate amongst members of the medical research community. From the outset, however, those working to promote investigation into this illness have been involved in an uphill struggle. Surprisingly, one of the most significant obstacles originated from sections of the medical community that were reluctant to recognise CFS/ME as a genuine illness. Moreover, pejorative terms such as 'yuppie flu' did little to improve the condition's credibility within a broader societal context."
http://www.scienceomega.com/article/1053/tackling-chronic-fatigue-syndrome-from-the-top-down
"A top-down approach has helped to advance research within the field of chronic fatigue syndrome, explains the CFS Research Foundation's Anne Faulkner…
For more than a quarter of a century, chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME), has stimulated vigorous debate amongst members of the medical research community. From the outset, however, those working to promote investigation into this illness have been involved in an uphill struggle. Surprisingly, one of the most significant obstacles originated from sections of the medical community that were reluctant to recognise CFS/ME as a genuine illness. Moreover, pejorative terms such as 'yuppie flu' did little to improve the condition's credibility within a broader societal context."
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