MCS America News - April 2008 Issue

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MCSA News

Volume 3 Issue 4

April 2008

 

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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Beleaguered, Part 3

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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.

 

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Mission of Truth: Critical Thinking, Part 3: Analyzing ABC Nightline on MCS

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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.

 

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Activist's Corner: Fragrance Letter

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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.

 

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What You Should Know About Pollen Allergy

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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.

 

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Fragrance Trespass

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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.

 

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Common Solvents Harm Health

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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.

 

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The Lighter Side

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Societal Costs of Firbomyalgia

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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.

 

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Autism Is Not Merely Behavioral

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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.

 

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U.S. Governor Proclamations: MCS Awareness Month

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Proclamations signed may be viewed on the pages that follow. All

proclamations may be viewed and downloaded at:

_http://mcs-america. org/index_ files/proclamati ons.htm_

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Sal Talks Tax Deductions

 

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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.

 

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IRS Economic Stimulus Tax Rebate

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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.

 

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Community News

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Man-made menace (Polyester)

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Blocked study draws attention to PCBs

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Featured Research Studies

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The hygiene hypothesis and psychiatric disorders

 

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