Monday, March 31, 2008

MCS America News - April 2008 Issue

MCSA News
Volume 3 Issue 4
April 2008

Full PDF: http://www.mcs-america.org/April2008.pdf


Article Previews on the Web with Links to Individual Articles: 
http://mcs-america.org/index_files/MCSAmericanewsletterApril2008.htm

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Beleaguered, Part 3
PDF: http://www.mcs-america.org/April2008pg1234.pdf 

Over the past two months, a basic overview of the industry disinformation campaign against multiple chemical sensitivity was presented.  Last month we examined the pharmaceutical industry's influence.  This month we will examine the chemical and insurance industry's influence.
 
Thomas Orme, Ph.D., a proponent for the insurance industry, was seriously concerned about multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) in 1994.  However, his concern was not for those being injured by toxic chemicals, but rather that the injured were requesting that insurance companies cover the cost of treatment and were seeking payment through worker's compensation and Social Security Disability programs when they became disabled.  He was also fearful of the injured pressing for workplace and housing accommodations under the American's with Disabilities Act.
Mission of Truth:  Critical Thinking, Part 3:  Analyzing ABC Nightline on MCS
PDF: http://www.mcs-america.org/April2008pg567.pdf
 
ABC's recent episode of Nightline entitled Controversial Clinic for the 'Chemically Sensitive' provides a perfect opportunity for the practice of critical thinking.  This month, we will critically evaluate the information presented in this story, which aired on March 20, 2008.
Activist's Corner:  Fragrance Letter
 
I recently had the opportunity to visit your establishment.  I was dismayed to find air fresheners or plug-ins intentionally placed inside your business establishment and/or restrooms in the mistaken belief that they would make the establishment more appealing to buyers by covering up odors.  The converse is true.  I did not buy anything that day. 
What You Should Know About Pollen Allergy
PDF: http://www.mcs-america.org/April2008pg9101112.pdf  
 
Every spring, summer, and fall, trees, grasses, amd weeds release tiny pollen grains, which hitch rides on currents of air and are supposed to fertilize parts of other plants. But many times they do not reach their target. Instead, pollen enters the noses and throats of people, and thus triggers pollen allergy, a sort of seasonal allergic rhinitis, which many people know as hay fever. Many things can cause allergy, such as foods, animals, insects, dust, medicines, which can be avoided to a great extent but pollen is one of the most common cause of allergy, there is really no easy way for avoiding, airborne pollen, even while staying indoors with the window closed when the pollen count is high.
A recent Minnesota legislative proposal for a fragrance-free educational campaign in Minneapolis schools made waves across the nation and is applauded by students, teachers, and the media.   The intent is to discourage students and staff from wearing scented products that are a major source of toxic chemical inhalation which produce negative health effects, especially in children and those with asthma, lung disease, and heart disease.
Common Solvents Harm Health
 
Many chemicals normally regarded as safe have been shown to produce negative airway symptoms after contact.  Millqvist, a researcher from the Asthma and Allergy Research Group in Sweden, published a review covering the causes of increased airway symptoms from chemicals in the occupational environment. 
Societal Costs of Firbomyalgia
 
Fibromyalgia is a disorder classified by the presence of chronic widespread pain, often accompanied by fatigue.  Have you ever wondered what fibromyalgia costs society and sufferers?  Researchers at Ghent University in Belgium did and what they found is alarming!  Costs before diagnosis were compared to later costs, assuming the diagnosis had never been made.  Failure to diagnose true cases of fibromyalgia increases costs in excess doctor visits, investigations, and prescriptions. 
Autism Is Not Merely Behavioral
 
On February 19, 2008, John McKenzie reported on Carly Fleischmann, an autistic youth who is unable to speak and found her voice by communicating by typing on a computer.  This is exceptionally interesting and breaks through many of the barriers and misconceptions about autism, which has been correlated with symptoms of mercury poisoning. 
U.S. Governor Proclamations:  MCS Awareness Month
 
Proclamations signed may be viewed on the pages that follow.  All proclamations may be viewed and downloaded at: 
http://mcs-america.org/index_files/proclamations.htm
It's tax time and April 15th is a mere two weeks away.  In my earlier career as an accountant, I was often asked questions about costly medical deductions.  Many people have high medical costs that may be deducible, including those who were in accidents, had surgery, or suffer from conditions like fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue, multiple chemical sensitivity, and many other disabilities.  Here are the answers to the most common inquiries. 
What do you mean you did not file your taxes?  If you are retired, disabled, or low income and don't normally have to file a tax return, you may qualify for free money from the IRS if you file this year. 
The hygiene hypothesis and psychiatric disorders

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