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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Causes, Effects, Personal Experiences and Resources
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) CS (chemical sensitivity), CI (chemical injury), EI (environmental illness) |
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Understanding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: Causes, Effects, Personal Experiences and Resources Els Valkenburg
Back cover text: This personal view of multiple chemical sensitivity and environmental illness is supported by research. In a question-and-answer format, the effects of exposure to perfume, smoke, air fresheners, cleaning products, exhaust, and other air contaminants are examined and linked to symptoms such as headaches, allergies, asthma, and fatigue. The book contains additional testimony and reports from 37 sufferers, as well as listings of resources and an index of related scientific articles.
Els Valkenburg wrote the first Dutch book on multiple chemical sensitivity, and this is the English-language edition. She operates the resource Web site www.the-abc-of-mcs.com. She lives in the Netherlands .
Part I Four chapters: 1. MCS: General 2. MCS: Treatment and Strategies for Relief 3. MCS: Scientific 4. In Conclusion What Is MCS? This part covers many aspects of MCS, such as the general and scientific (research/scientific models) approach and topics including adjustments in your life and your home. Important and useful information is geared to MCS patients and also for those who have simply experienced a sensitivity to chemicals or have only experienced them recently. This part is for everyone who takes an interest, from physicians to students, from scientists to nonprofessionals. It includes answers to questions such as:
Part II Five chapters: 5. About MCS Itself 6. About Relationships 7. About Social Life 8. About Protective Measures 9. Happy in Isolation? The Personal Situation
This part was written because many severe sufferers experience the same
type of social problems, such as learning to live with solitude, the
loss of family and friends, and maybe having to wear a respirator mask
in public. We hope that the recognition and the awareness of not being
alone will provide comfort and strength. It will also help relatives of
patients understand that there are others with similar problems who are
also looking for a way to live and survive. The author hopes that
sharing the details of her own story will lead to more understanding for
and from other people.
Part III Four Chapters: 10. Owners of International Organizations and Websites 11. The Voices of MCS Patients from the Netherlands etc. The Voices of Others
People
talk about how they fell ill, how they learned – or, in some cases, did
not learn – to live with MCS. Appearing first are the stories of the
owners of several international MCS organizations, followed by the
stories of a number of Dutch patients and short stories commemorating
several patients who have passed away. The people who work to raise
awareness and who try to help others exhibit a positive example.
Part IV The ABCs of MCS: Tips and Advice in Alphabetical Order
This part
contains lots of information, tips, advice, links and other reference
information. This part can be helpful for MCS sufferers who have severe
or milder cases. This could provide adequate support for MCS patients in
changing their lives.
Part V Four chapters: 14. Films 15. A Few Books About MCS 16. Art and Music 17. Spiritual Nourishment Films, Books and Other Resources This part discusses movies and documentaries and includes several book reviews. Art, music and a bit of spiritual nourishment are covered as well.
Part VI Further Resources This part contains links to all the scientific articles mentioned in the book, various companies selling specific MCS products, MCS organizations and patient groups, and other important and useful websites.
Part VII MCS Handout; Bibliography; Index Providing Information to Others
This part contains a leaflet as attachment that can be used to raise
awareness and provide others with information. The leaflet can be cut
out (or copied) and given to family, friends, co-workers, neighbors,
physicians or therapists. This contains the most essential information
and serves as an introduction to MCS; its objective is to encourage
people to find out more about the subject or to start showing some
understanding and respect for the MCS patient.
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224 pages
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