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Who is Truly Unethical in Allowing the Continued Use of Biphenol-A?
Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical that was discovered to act like estrogen, a hormone, in the 1930’s. Chemists began to use it to make polycarbonate materials and soon afterwards companies began to use it in making plastic products and resins. The plastic industries now make billions of dollars from this one chemical, with a yearly production of 2.5 billion pounds (McGowan, n.d.).
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Member Spotlight: Di Steiner
How did you learn that you had MCS?
I was exposed to Freon at work. I became hypersensitive to many chemicals. I developed increased allergic reactions. Before MCS, I only had some mild allergies. I did some research and a doctor confirmed I had chemical sensitivities. |
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Activist’s Corner
Welcome to our new column, designed to provide pre-designed letters for various purposes and other information for MCS activists. This month’s letter is regarding fragrance applied to bills and catalogs received in the mail
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Co-Occurring MCS, CFS, and FM It would seem obvious to most people that the more illnesses one has, the less functional they would be. Scientists, on the other hand, must prove things via empirical studies.
In a study titled Functioning in individuals with chronic fatigue syndrome: increased impairment with co-occurring multiple chemical sensitivity and fibromyalgia, Brown and Jason (2007) set out to “differentiate these diagnoses by comparing individuals with one or more illnesses on functioning, psychiatric comorbidity, coping style, and in vivo physical measures”.
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The Critical Period
The International Conference on Fetal Programming and Developmental Toxicity was held from May 20 - 24, 2007 in Torshavn, Faroe Islands, where researchers in the fields of environmental health, environmental chemistry, developmental biology, toxicology, epidemiology, nutrition, and pediatrics met to discuss the human health effects of developmental exposure to environmental toxicants. The focus of the meeting conference was to review the effects of prenatal and infant exposure to toxicants and to examine the lifelong impact of exposure.
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Chelation Reverses Free Radicals
Chelation often gets a bad rap and this author opines that the bad rap often comes from practitioners who use risky chelation methods, such as intravenous dosing. Chelation not only removes toxicant metals, but also minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Too large a dose all at once could strip the body of these minerals required for heart function and cause death. Sadly, these cases have received bad publicity and tainted the benefits and relative safety of oral chelation.
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Natural Laundry Solutions
As society became industrialized manufacturers seeking a bigger share of profit began to add scents to products to attract buyers and ensure sales. The cost of adding natural scents was high and manufacturers soon turned to synthetic fragrances and additives to keep costs down. The advent of the synthetic fragrance has changed the health of many unknowing and trusting buyers. |
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Healing Modalities: Just Don’t Get Sick!
The best healing modality is to avoid getting sick in the first place! For many reading this newsletter, it’s too late. For our friends, families, and others, there may still be time. In the event illness is already present, practicing the same tips may result in improved health. There are many environmental toxicants that are correlated with various illnesses in our society. While it is not yet possible to avoid them all, there are things we can do to limit our exposures. |
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Alter Reality Comic Strip
CFS/FM Serenity Prayer Lord, grant me the serenity to accept
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It’s Time to Collaborate
Autism, multiple chemical sensitivity and environmentalist groups should join forces. All of these groups, plus others, share an agenda. That is to eliminate the amount of toxins that we are subjected to. Why this has not been done as of yet is beyond me, as I belong to groups that involve all three. I hear the same complaints and the same information being passed amongst members. By combining forces this may take these issues over the top and gain them the importance that they deserve. |
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Sal’s Place Another month gone by and much has happened. I’d like to do a reflection this month on cooperation.
I was sitting at a picnic table eating my lunch, which consisted of a salad and a croissant. I held the croissant in my left hand and the fork in my right. With a sudden flutter, a tiny bird swooped out of the nearby tree and snatched a chunk of my croissant right out of my hand! Stunned, I began to feed the birds the remainder of my croissant, a piece for them and a piece for me, while I observed their behavior.
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Inside MCS America
We have been closely following the research of Dr. Martin Pall, PhD. Pall’s book, Explaining Unexplained Illnesses, was released in May of this year. The book discusses MCS, CFS, FM, Gulf War Syndrome, PTSD, and related conditions as a new paradigm in medicine.
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Community News
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Classifieds
Online MCS America Members Support Group (application required) http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/mcs-america-members-support/ |
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Book Sale Three brand new and off-gassed copies of Defining Chemical Sensitivity by Bonnye L. Matthews. valued at $39.95 each will be sold as part of our MCS Awareness month fundraiser and celebration! |
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Featured Research Studies
Genetic polymorphisms in CYP1A1, CYP2D6, UGT1A6, UGT1A7, and SULT1A1 genes and correlation with benzene exposure in a Chinese occupational population |