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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: Saturday, March 6, 2:00 p.m.- 4:45 p.m.
Event: Nelson Barnes, who remediates mold problems, was mentioned by Dr. Mark Sivieri in January as a resource to whom he refers patients with mold exposure problems. If you have questions about dealing with mold in your home or workplace, here's an opportunity to talk to a professional.
Location: The Maryland City Library, 3501 Russett Common, Laurel, MD.
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.
Remaining 2010 Meeting Dates:
- April 3
- May 22
- September 25
- October 16, 2010
- November 20, 2010
All of these dates are Saturdays from 2-4:45.
Other Events
- "Full Signal" --new movie about electrical sensitivity to show in D.C. on March 19 and March 25 www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org/films/show/481
Special Sneak Preview & Washington, D.C. Premiere Since 1997 and the onset of GSM telephony, more and more cellular antennas have been popping up in neighborhoods all around the world to support an ever-growing number of cell phone users. In fact they have become so prolific in some parts of the world that they disappear into the landscape with the same subtlety as cars on the street. And those that don't disappear are cleverly disguised as chimneys, flagpoles or water towers. Full Signal interviews scientists around the world researching the health effects related to cellular technology; activists fighting to regulate the placement of antennas and lawyers and legislators representing the people who want those antennas regulated. Filmed in ten countries and six U.S. states, Full Signal examines the contradiction between health and finance, one of the many tensions of the fight to regulate antenna placement. Written and directed by Talal Jabari.
7:00 pm, Friday, March 19, 2010 - Special Sneak Preview, Edmund Burke School, Samara Theater, 4101 Connecticut Ave., NW (corner of Connecticut Ave. & Upton St., NW) (METRO: Van Ness/UDC)
FREE, no reservations required. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Space is limited; Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
7:00 pm, Thursday, March 25, 2010 - D.C. Premiere, E Street Cinema, 555 11th St., NW (entrance on E St. between 10th & 11th Sts.) (METRO: Metro Center)
Tickets, $10, available ONLY at E Street Cinema Box office starting on March 8.
Environmental Film Festival is a unique Festival that presents fascinating movies on so many subjects.- A CHEMICAL REACTION (USA, 2009, 80 min.) 3/26/10 6:30 pm
Washington, D.C. Premiere, AED Globe Theater
www.dcenvironmentalfilmfest.org/films/show/528
The story of one of the most powerful and effective community initiatives in the history of North America started with one lone voice in 1984. Dr. June Irwin, a dermatologist, noticed a connection between her patients' health conditions and their exposure to chemical pesticides and herbicides. With relentless persistence she brought her concerns to town meetings to warn her fellow citizens that the chemicals they were putting on their lawns posed severe health risks and had unknown side effects on the environment. Dr. Irwin's persuasive arguments and data to back her findings eventually led the town of Hudson, Quebec to enact a by-law that banned the use of all chemical pesticides and herbicides. The mightiest chemical companies in North America put their full legal weight on the tiny town and eventually the case made it to the Supreme Court of Canada. This film follows the journey of Paul Tukey, a leading expert on organic lawn care, who, after falling seriously ill with acute pesticide sensitivity from applying chemical lawn products in his own lawn care business, became an outspoken advocate for alternatives to chemical lawn care. He travels across Canada lecturing on the subject. It is an inspiring story of overcoming great odds and demonstrates the power of people coming together as environmental advocates to effect great change in our society. Directed by Sandy Cioffi. Produced by Kate Wolf, Leslye Wood and Tammi Sims.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
The Rainforest Site (Click to Give)
Modified March 2010 by L. Walcroft
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