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Chemical Sensitivity in the News

Exclusive Interview: Dr. William J. Rea on Chemical Sensitivity
"I would define Chemical Sensitivity as the adverse reaction to the ambient dose of toxic and non-toxic chemicals, and it can be manifested in any system in the body.
...Every chemically sensitive patient we see has physical signs and laboratory data."

Could Chemical Overload Be the Cause of Your Illness?
Interview with William J. Rea, M.D.
"If they start getting odor-sensitive, for example to perfumes, gasoline, car exhaust, pesticides, cigarette smoke, newsprint—any noxious odor—they may have chemical sensitivity. You probably know a lot of people who have that."

Hormone Mimics Wreak Havoc on Women's Health
by Amara Rose at Emagazine.com
"Grasp the connection, and you realize that much of the upsurge in breast cancer, for example, is likely preventable—with a complete cultural reorientation. Sellman asserts, 'Hormone disruptors are invisible saboteurs. Seeing deception is your only protection.'"

Biological Definition of Chemical Sensitivity
Journal of Toxicology and Applied Pharmacology
Roman study uncovers measurable laboratory findings for diagnosis of chemical sensitivity, "Metabolic parameters indicating accelerated lipid oxidation, increased nitric oxide production and glutathione depletion in combination with increased plasma inflammatory cytokines should be considered in biological definition and diagnosis of MCS."

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“Epidemiological studies show that MCS is a stunningly common disease, even more common than diabetes.” [read article]

Martin L. Pall, PhD.
Professor Emeritus of Biochemistry and Basic Medical Sciences
Washington State University