Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) or idiopathic environmental intolerances (IEI) is a chronic medical condition and syndrome characterized by symptoms that the affected person attributes to low-level chemical exposures to commonly used chemicals.

Information from the Job Accomodation Network
An interesting documentary about Chemical Sensitivity in the workplace.
Is your workplace being discriminatory against the Chemically injured?
How to enforce a workplace fragrance free policy
MCS may be covered under the ADA
It's odd to think of myself as being handicapped but it is something that is always there.
A PDF on what managers should know about Chemical Sensitivity.

MCS Environmental information

What causes this condition?
A Psychology Today blog post about the choices involved with a chronic illness such as MCS
Can the things we put in the air hurt us?
This is a site which tells how to avoid exposure to toxins in your life.
Chronic illness is linked to chemical sensitivities.

Do the chemicals in your life affect your weight?

Weight gain through Plasticisers
Here is another article on Plasicisers and weight
Can what you breathe affect your weight?
Parma consensus statement on metabolic disruptors
Does pollution make you fat?

Are beauty products harmful?

Ever wonder where your lipstick goes?
An article about cosmetics safety.
Nail polish is a health concern

Are hand sanitizers a good thing?

Rush Medical weighs in on their use.
Are hand sanitizers better than soap and water?
Are hand sanitizers toxic?
Do hand sanitizers cause antibiotic resistance?

What are Endocrine Disruptors and how do they affect you?

The EU backed down from having good regulation of them.
Is triclosan found in antibacterial products causing endocrine damage?

We know smoking is bad for us but...

Vaping has its own problems.

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