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Chemical Reaction Support |
Do you react to common chemicals, such as perfume, petrochemicals, carpeting?
A support group meets occasionally in Maryland and Northern Virginia sharing information on everyday toxins, helpful advice, and social support.
MEETINGS
Date and Time: Sunday, February 7, 2:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.
Event: Long-time member Judith Goode will talk about the many different antioxidants and other supplements for reducing the harmful effects of neurotoxins that cause Parkinson's and dementia, both brief and persisting.
DIRECTIONS: From the Baltimore-Washington Parkway, head west on Route 198 less than 1/4 mile, then turn right at the first traffic light onto Russett Green East. Go past the Wal-Mart entrance, then turn left onto Russett Common. The library is on the left. Do not come via I-95, as Rt. 198 through Laurel is slow.
2010 Meeting Dates:
- January 16
- February 7
- March 6
- April 3
- May 22
- September 25
- October 16, 2010
- November 20, 2010
All of these dates are Saturdays from 2-4:45, except for February 7, which is a Sunday at 2 since no Saturdays were available that month.
Contact Information
For information via internet, email laplumlee@pol.net.
Please! Do not wear fragrances to any group events, including personal care products or detergents!The CSDA (Chemical Sensitivity Disorders Association) is a national group with many members in Virginia and Maryland. Join by sending $10 yearly to CSDA, 5736 BUCKHAVEN CT , Alexandria, VA 22315. You will receive a newsletter with schedule of meetings.
Photos from 2006 Home Tour, Front Royal
Group Members on a hike at Patapsco State Park
Important Considerations on Bt: Gypsy Moth Policy in Washington State
From the Free Press
Selected Links on MCS and Health
American Academy of Environmental Medicine
Chemsense Journal - Comments welcome!
Chemicals in the Household EPA Chart showing alternative products
Dr. Ziem's Treatments Page including Neural Therapy (Links to Word Documents and PDF downloads.)
Environmental Illness Resource covering EI-MCS, CFS, and Fibromyalgia
Hazardous Products in the Home from Purdue
MCS Resources and Referral includes MUSES (carbon monoxide-induced sensitivity)
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Literary Critique by Patrick Casanova
Indoor Environmental Quality, by National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) with funding support from The Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Board (Access Board)
Perfume: As Romantic as Hazardous Waste Jacki Barineau's page on toxins in perfume
MCS Support Groups - You may find one in your area!
They also have a list of physicians .Yahoo Support Groups - Wellness
A conversation with MCS researcher, Martin Pall, PhD - LookSmart's FindArticles, Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
Treatment Efficacy Reported by Persons with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity by Pamela Reed Gibson, Amy Nicole-Marie Elms, and Lisa Ann Ruding, JMU
ChemTracker chemical research tool at ToxLaw.com
CIIN - Chemical Injury Information Network
Fragranced Products Information Network
Google Scholar for searching scientific papers
HEAL - Human Ecology Action League
Health and Environment Resource Center
Housing Information - Safe housing information
IGive.com Contribute to charity while you shop online
MultipleChemicalSensitivity.org invites your questions
NIOSH Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
Pesticide Watch (in California)
Other links:
Afternic for buying or selling domain names
Books on Chemical Sensitivity
at Amazon
Prevent Breast Cancer (Click to Give)
The Rainforest Site (Click to Give)
Modified Jan. 2010 by L. Walcroft
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