Multiple Chemical Sensitivities

                                                   
You may have heard of the term Multiple Chemical Sensitivities or MCS for short.
A person with MCS can be sensitive to the chemicals found in everyday things like cosmetics, skincare, foods, building materials, pesticides, household cleaners, automobile exhaust, air pollution, air fresheners, dry cleaning chemicals, perfumes, and the list goes on and on.

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity is a medical condition that is acknowledged in Canada.

It's basically much like a system overload. Our bodies become overwhelmed by the toxic chemicals that surround us.  Even the smallest exposure can cause some very unpleasant results in someone who is sensitive.

I've just listed a few below to give you an idea of how horrible it can really be.

Burning/itchy eyes, nose, throat, and skin
runny nose, loss of smell
Redness/inflammation of eyes, throat, nose
coughing, loss of voice, hoarseness
Shortness of breath ,wheezing
Headache, migraine, nausea, digestive problems
dizziness, fatigue, blurred vision
Rash, irritated skin
Asthma like symptoms, trouble breathing
Flue like symptoms, joint and muscle pain
tingling/numbness of skin, mouth, tongue
swelling of joints, and other areas of the body
Lack of concentration, confusion, irritation, weakness
Chest pain

In an informative article written by Elvira Truglia and posted in February 2016 entitled "Health Care Must Do More To Address Environmental Sensitivities" she writes how a Statistics Canada survey revealed that at the very least a whopping 850,000 people have been diagnosed with MCS in Canada.

Clearly this is a growing problem that more and more people are faced with.
A problem that isn't going to go away on it's own.

Consider the products you use everyday in your home.
How does it's ingredients affect your health and the health of those around you?
Does the generously applied perfume you wear send others into a fit of coughing, cause them to have trouble breathing or use an inhaler?  
Does the laundry detergent irritate a family members skin?
Does your bathroom cleaner leave your eyes watering and red?                                 There are so many ways that our surroundings can affect us.
               So why not take the time to look at what we use and what we                                   consume and make wiser decisions?
              Create a safer and healthier environment not only for ourselves but                            for our friends, family, and complete strangers alike.

              You can find more information on Multiple Chemical Sensitivities                                           for B.C., Alberta, Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia at                                                                  Environmental Health Associations

       
Our house has used Non Ionizing Hepa Air Purifiers (with  permanent filters) for many years and we find that it helps a great deal.
The Lung Association (as well as Health Canada and The US Environmental Protection Agency) cautions against using ionizers.  
For more information visit The Lung Association, Air Cleaning  Devices



sources:  http://wiselygreen.com/what-are-chemical-allergies/
               http://www.eha-ab.ca/chemical/MCS%20Flyer.pdf