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Chemical Sensitivity is basically where an individual has a reaction to chemicals or toxins usually in the air. It is becoming an increasing common disorder for those that work in publishing, printing, communications and information providers to name a few. One of the main reasons for this is that most electronic equipment like computers, printers, copiers, scanners, TV screens etc. have been treated with an BFR treatment. This is a Bromonide flame retardant which can off gas when the equipment heats up and is banned from electrical products from 2006 by the EU.


Please note: It has been established that many electrical products create an electro magnetic field which has recently been discovered can over time produce many health problems. For example, microwaves used in mobile phones can cause memory loss and cancerous tumurs.

Cleaning chemicals, aerosol sprays, building material, floor coverings, upholstery, adhesives, paint and varnishes and numerous other products can off gas and contribute to chemical sensitivity. The EU is currently trying to bring over 100,000 chemical products under control. When mixed or even stored together under your sink they may be causing or contributing to illnesses we have not even recognised yet.

What is MCS?

Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) is a disorder with symptoms that affect the human body and the respiratory system. MCS is derived through exposure to chemicals in the environment. Persons who suffer from MCS sensitivity can have a reaction to everything from perfumes to off gassing of new carpets and other chemically toxic products.

The symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity are different and unique to each individual making MCS one of the most difficult disorders to diagnose and treat. Many symptoms are similar to those of some allergy suffers.

Obviously the majority of these chemical gasses travel in the air and you breathe them in. They can also enter the body through the skin.

After you have visited your allergy specialist we recommend that you consider a Healthway air purifier that has the additional carbon and zeolite filter for high capacity multiple gas /.chemical scrubbing. The Healthway model EMF 20600-3 is the ideal answer.

For more gas and chemical information visit the EU Consumers site at www.chemical-cocktail.org

 
 
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