Organizations
Chemical Sensitivity Foundation
Dedicated to raising public awareness about multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)
www.chemicalsensitivityfoundation.org
Chemical Injury Information Network
Support and advocacy organization dealing with MCS
www.ciin.org
Human Ecology Action League
Concerned about the health effects of environmental exposures
www.healnatl.org
National Center for Environmental Health Strategies
Working to protect the public health and improve the lives of people affected by chemical and environmental exposures
www.ncehs.org
MCS Referral & Resources
Professional outreach, patient support and public advocacy devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, accommodation and prevention of MCS (archived material)
www.mcsrr.org
The EI Wellspring
Practical tips for coping with chemical and electrical hypersensitivity
www.eiwellspring.org
Planet Thrive
Online health community for people recovering from environmental and other chronic illnesses like Lyme disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, myalgic encephalomyelitis, fibromyalgia, MCS, and mold illness, and others inspired to live a healthier, non-toxic lifestyle
http://planetthrive.com
HEAL of Southern Arizona
Member support, educating the public about MCS and the health effects of chemicals
www.healsoaz.org
Environmental Health Network of California
Promote public awareness of environmental sensitivities and causative factors, focus on access and developments relating to the environmentally sensitive
http://ehnca.org
Cellular Phone Task Force
Education of the public about electromagnetic pollution, advocacy for an electromagnetically cleaner environment, support for individuals disabled by radiation from wireless technology and other sources
www.cellphonetaskforce.org
Authors/Researchers
Debra Lynn Dadd
Author of Nontoxic and Natural and many other books on less-toxic products
www.debralynndadd.com
Pam Gibson, PhD
Author of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, A Survival Guide, research on the life impacts of MCS
www.MCSresearch.net
Claudia Miller, MD
Co-author of Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes, free download at this site
www.drclaudiamiller.com
Doris Rapp, MD
Author of Is This Your Child’s World and many other books about unrecognized allergies and sensitivities in children
www.dorisrappmd.com
Anne Steinemann, PhD
Research on the hazards of fragrance chemicals
www.drsteinemann.com
Grace Ziem, MD, DrPH
Specialist in chemical injury and chemical sensitivity
www.chemicalinjury.net
Physicians
American Academy of Environmental Medicine
International association of physicians and other professionals practicing and/or knowledgeable about environmental medicine, search for members by state
www.aaemonline.org
Erica Elliott, MD
Practices family and environmental medicine, Santa Fe, NM
www.ericaelliottmd.com
Reports
Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ) Report
Recommendations for constructing and maintaining public buildings to be more accessible for people with chemical and electromagnetic sensitivities, project of the National Institute of Building Sciences with funding from the federal Access Board
www.access-board.gov/research/completed-research/indoor-environmental-quality
Videos
Alison Johnson, Film Producer & Author
Author of many books and documentaries on MCS
www.alisonjohnsonmcs.com
Susan Abod, Film Producer
Funny, You Don’t Look Sick, www.susanabod.com/funny.html
Homesick, www.homesick-video.com
Pesticides
Beyond Pesticides
Information and advocacy, identifying the risks of conventional pesticides and promoting non-chemical and least–toxic management alternatives
www.beyondpesticides.org
Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides
Works to protect people and the environment by advancing healthy solutions to pest problems, pesticide fact sheets
www.pesticide.org
Healthy Hospitals
Controlling Pests Without Harmful Pesticides
Report by Beyond Pesticides and Health Care Without Harm
http://www.beyondpesticides.org/hospitals/Healthy_Hospitals_Report.pdf
What is MCS
What is MULTIPLE CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY? Imagine not being able to leave your home because your neighbors laundry softer makes you have migraines, vomiting, tachycardia and muscle weakness just to name a few symptoms. Imagine not being able to hug or be near people with perfume because your lungs react so severely that you have to…Continue reading
Twelve Golden Rules a Person with MCS must follow to Slowdown the Progression of MCS
Twelve Golden Rules a Person with MCS must follow to Slowdown the Progression of MCS, so that He or She Can Enjoy a Very Long Productive Life By Rabin Prusty, MSCE Live in a clean house without carpet, chemicals, or mold. Breathe only clean and fresh air. Living in a house with carpet, chemicals, or…Continue reading
MCS Symptoms Poll
This poll was conducted in the Moms with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Facebook group in May 2017. After looking at the results it confirmed a bit what I have always suspected. Based on results it is interesting that almost 50% of women with MCS polled may be dealing with an underlining illness like CIRS which is directly…Continue reading
MCS Research published from 2000 to June 2016
Selected Bibliography of Studies and Articles on Chemical Sensitivity Published in Peer-Reviewed Journals If the study you want to read does not have a link copy and paste the title of the study into google where you will most likely be taken to the study. Research published from 2000 to June 2016 Int J Environ…Continue reading
Myths and Facts About Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
Myth: People who have negative reactions to fragrances simply have allergies. Why is it necessary to structure my life around someone’s allergies? Fact: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, or MCS, is a progressive neurological disease that can result in death. Asthma, which often causes sensitivity to fragrance-containing products, can also result in death. Whereas people with allergies…Continue reading
Things to keep in mind when you are visiting someone with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
The journey of MCS is often a lonely one. It is a journey plagued by solitude and isolation. The hardest part for those of us who have multiple illnesses and MCS is finding empathy and understanding from our loved ones. Too often our family and friends seem overwhelmed and uncomfortable with everything that affects us so…Continue reading
Chemical Free Housing
So many people with MCS, CIRS and TILT are looking for safe housing. Housing that is free from mold and chemicals. Some people have opted for tiny homes or converted trailers and they live isolated from buildings and contaminated spaces. So what can you do if you are chemically sensitive and you need to find safe materials…Continue reading
List of Products/Resources for People Who are Chemically Sensitive
Please note that there are various levels of chemical sensitivity and what may work for one person may not work with another. Most of the products listed here can be purchased online at Amazon or at a health food store. If you find that you have a reaction simply return the product. Amazon is very…Continue readingList of Products/Resources for People Who are Chemically Sensitive
