Who's at risk?
The exact number of persons suffering from chemical sensitivity is unclear, but the rise in asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, and second-hand smoke lung disease are all examples of this illness. A study of 24,000 students at Northern Texas University revealed 25 normals for chemical toxicity (0.1%). The ratio of females to males presenting for medical treatment is 7:1. Males more typically present with advanced disease.
What are the signs of chemical sensitivity?
Chemicals Sensitivity is defined as an adverse reaction(s) to ambient doses of toxic chemicals contained in air, food, and water. Both inorganic compounds (carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, heavy metals, etc.) and organic compounds (pesticides, formaldehyde, phenol, etc.) are involved. The suffering patient usually presents with multi-system complaints depending on the tissues or organs involved, the pharmacological nature of the exposure, the susceptibility of the exposed person, and the presence of other body stressors.
Central nervous system dysfunction is common, resulting in headache, chronic fatigue, poor short term memory, hyperactivity, and increased appetite leading to food cravings and overeating. Respiratory complaints include adult onset “asthma”, shortness of breath, and fibrotic lung disease. Heart palpitations and dysrhythmias herald severe cardiac dysfunction. Abdominal bloating, constipation, and multiple food
The exact number of persons suffering from chemical sensitivity is unclear, but the rise in asthma, chronic fatigue syndrome, Attention Deficit Disorder, and second-hand smoke lung disease are all examples of this illness. A study of 24,000 students at Northern Texas University revealed 25 normals for chemical toxicity (0.1%). The ratio of females to males presenting for medical treatment is 7:1. Males more typically present with advanced disease.
What are the signs of chemical sensitivity?
Chemicals Sensitivity is defined as an adverse reaction(s) to ambient doses of toxic chemicals contained in air, food, and water. Both inorganic compounds (carbon monoxide, nitrous oxide, heavy metals, etc.) and organic compounds (pesticides, formaldehyde, phenol, etc.) are involved. The suffering patient usually presents with multi-system complaints depending on the tissues or organs involved, the pharmacological nature of the exposure, the susceptibility of the exposed person, and the presence of other body stressors.
Central nervous system dysfunction is common, resulting in headache, chronic fatigue, poor short term memory, hyperactivity, and increased appetite leading to food cravings and overeating. Respiratory complaints include adult onset “asthma”, shortness of breath, and fibrotic lung disease. Heart palpitations and dysrhythmias herald severe cardiac dysfunction. Abdominal bloating, constipation, and multiple food