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Facts and Protection for Rescue Workers and Residents Thanks to the efforts of Cyndi Norman. -- barb http://www.immuneweb.org/911/
It won't be too long into the future but what we start learning of the chemical injuries suffered by the firefighters, police, the public as a result of being misled by the EPA. And when we start hearing of their chemical poisonings, we will also learn that they cannot stand being around modern fragrance products. Makes perfect sense to the perspicacious among us: Modern scents are concocted using inadequately tested petrochemical derivatives. What is our assurance that these products are "throughly tested" before marketing? The industry's very own sayso! There is no government oversight; there is government OVERL@@K.
See EHN's FDA Petition 99P-1340 . . . Perfume analyses, complementary information and FDA petition contact information are provided for your perusal. Write today, to the FDA.
Remember the adage: "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure."
-- barb |
Safe Solutions, Inc.'s Lice R Gone® - Site Map
Patented Process: U.S. # 6663860
http://www.LiceRGone.com/sitemap.htm
SAFE-HOMES - Environmental Consultants
http://safe-homes.com/who.htm
Safe Schools, Irene Ruth Wilkenfeld
http://www.head-gear.com:88/SafeSchools/
or
http://www.lesstoxicguide.ca/index.asp?fetch=personal#skinc
"Judith Sanderson, who has been diagnosed as 'chemically injured,' experiences nausea,
"The Culver City School District made several accommodations for Sanderson, including
"Although the accommodations have helped Sanderson perform her job more efficiently,
"Establishing a fragrance-free campus is not a reasonable remedy, arbitrator Ronald Hoh
"Hoh acknowledged the 'extensive frustration' caused by the 'fragrance assaults,' which
"But the installation of oscillating surveillance cameras in and outside Sanderson's
"Sanderson's request for discontinued use of the student lockers surrounding her
SCAMS!
Viruses - http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/v.htm#Viruses
Odors
Phthalates -- they are more than just plasticizers!
"SCENT CIRCLE"
Then there is the Scent Reduction Policies and the Workplace -
And you'll have to trust me on this one, but the comments given here are the same ones
Nov. 2005 . . . it's been a little while since I've visited this CCTFA site and it has changed.
Health Canada's Cosmetics and Personal Care can be accessed at
Ad : Common Scents About Scents
To point out the OBVIOUS, fragrances are volatile organic compounds and it's the nature of this
Secondly, try to gain an arm's length when you are in your healthcare facility and the scented
"Scent circle." Is that a clever ploy to off-load blame from the industry and put it squarely
So, how discouraging is all of this to those now requiring cleaner, safer air for access? Can we
Let's give this idea of a "scent circle" a 180 degree flip. If users of scented products have
But some of the worst offenders healthwise are those bathroom dispensers that spritz as one leaves
If YOU think the industry has its way with our government, our health, and our "NO-scent
And, if all of this doesn't seem ludicrous enough, the industry has admitted to having
Now mirrored by permission at
Another article worth your time is Scents are InTOXICating by Sue Williams,
You may also wish to ask yourself this question before you next use one of "your" --
Also, a "must read" is an article that was published in the International Flavours and
And now, it is March 2004 . . . and we learn:
By the way, if you think you are buying GREEN products, they are not allowed to contain
We, the already chemically injured have been trying to inform -- for years! -- consumers, the
Remember the counsel you received as a child? STOP, LOOK and LISTEN. Well, I suggest we
We all are stakeholders when it comes to breathing.
-- barb
As you read, consider vested interests . . . you may want a block of salt. Remember as you read
And to see what all our US FDA cannot do regarding fragrance regulation, visit
I'd like to see all fragrances analyzed, MSDS checked, an official look at all the chemicals that
"...A cosmetic is misbranded if its labeling is false or misleading, if it does not bear the
2. Cosmetic Good Manufacturing Practice Guidelines
"The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act prohibits the introduction or delivery
2006, ad now available through http://www.cctfa.ca/scented/NewspaperAD1.JPG
Exposure Routes: inhalation, ingestion, skin and/or eye contact
Symptoms: irritation eyes, skin, nose; headache, drowsiness, fatigue, narcosis;
Target Organs: Eyes, skin, respiratory system, central nervous system,
Also, visit:
Now, you tell me how these toxic chemical products can respect an industry-defined
Scent Strips
"Fragrance advertising insert" means a printed piece with
Paperstocks employed in the manufacture of fragrance advertising
(b) Any person who distributes fragrance advertising inserts in
(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 1992.
Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail
b. The sample is improperly prepared for mailing, such as an inadequately packaged razor blade or a household substance that does not comply with the child-resistant packaging required in DMM C024.13.0.
c. The sample is a pesticide subject to the restrictions in DMM C024.14.0 or a fragrance advertising sample subject to the restrictions in DMM C024.15.0. [ see below]
d. The sample is an odd-shaped item in a letter-size envelope that is prohibited under DMM C024.18.0.
493 Customer Objection to Unsolicited Matter
494 Rulings
If the matter for which the ruling is being requested has the physical characteristics of a toxic substance, flammable liquid, compressed gas, or other hazardous material, a ruling should be requested under the conditions in 215.2.
(2) The Postal Service shall by regulation establish the standards or requirements which a
Magazine scent strips getting nosed out
Respiratory and Asthmatic Effects of Perfumes and Fragranced Products; Abstracts
Scented Products Education and Information Association of Canada (SPEIAC) - Home Page
Scents and Sensitivity
Science
Conflicted Science: How Industry Corrupts Research
Science Panel on Interactive Communication and Health (SciPICH)
"2. Formulation of an hypothesis to explain the phenomena. In physics, the hypothesis
"3. Use of the hypothesis to predict the existence of other phenomena, or to predict
"4. Performance of experimental tests of the predictions by several independent
"If the experiments bear out the hypothesis it may come to be regarded as a theory
" 2. Invent a tentative description, called a hypothesis, that is consistent with
"3. Use the hypothesis to make predictions.
"4. Test those predictions by experiments or further observations and modify the
"5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until there are no discrepancies between theory and
http://phyun5.ucr.edu/~wudka/Physics7/Notes_www/node5.html
To proponents of "Sound Science" and "Risk Assessment" I point out the obvious: Step #4,
Sea/Ocean
Search Engines -- a few of barb's favorites
Experiencing an Adverse Immune Response
and
Shaken-Baby Syndrome & Vaccines
The reason we don't know is that our commonly used consumer products -- including those we put on our bodies -- are released to market without substantiation of safety. Furthermore, their ingredients are trade-secret-protected. That's fine for industry, but I believe that protection has led to the tanking of public health. And to those who claim that line to be hysteria, please start giving answers to all of the UNEXPLAINED skyrocketing rates of various chronic illnesses that can be and are caused by the chemicals used to make our consumer products. -- barb
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Aubrey Organics®
Long before "natural" became a marketing buzz word, Aubrey Organics®
More than 30 years later, natural is still the practical philosophy behind our company,
What I have learned is that St. Louis had a severe "flu" outbreak at about that time. But I ask,
In any case, I remember my mother, infant brother and I being very sick with a severe bronchial
(Languages: Danish, Deutsch, English, Espanol, Finnish,
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SafetyAlerts.com
Recent News and Alerts
http://www.safetyalerts.com/
SAFETY AND HAZMAT LINKS
http://www.safetyalerts.com/rcls/category/cos.htm
http://www.safetyalerts.com/rcls/category/drug.htm
http://www.safetyalerts.com/rcls/category/food.htm
The Army Link
http://thearmylink.iwarp.com/safety.html
Starting point for St. Louis websites
http://www.simplesetup.com/stl/
Saline Breast Implants
Also see Silicone Breast Implants, below.
Hearings Of March 1-3, 2000
SALINE-FILLED BREAST IMPLANTS - A CONTINUING AREA OF CONCERN
P. Blais, INNOVAL, 496 Westminster Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K2A 2V1 Canada
http://implants.clic.net/tony/Blais/037.html
General and Plastic Surgery Devices Panel, July 9, 2002
"Two years after the FDA¼s controversial approval of saline breast implants, the FDA
Advisory Committee on breast implants held an unusual meeting to review the latest
research on implant complication rates on July 9, 2002.
In 2000, saline breast implants were approved by the FDA despite a 70% rate of serious
complications among breast cancer reconstruction patients during the first three
years and 40% among augmentation patients. The Advisory Committee expressed
strong concerns about the high complication rate but recommended approval on the
condition that the manufacturers conduct long-term safety studies. ..."
http://www.cpr4womenandfamilies.org/bi070902jl.html
National Center for Policy Research for Women & Families
At the July 9, 2002 Meeting of
The FDA Advisory Committee on Saline Breast Implants
http://www.cpr4womenandfamilies.org/bi070902.html
Each month, San Diego Earth Times On-Line presents articles covering a wide variety of
local, national and international environmental topics.
http://www.sdearthtimes.com/
This article includes recipes for safer cleaning. -- barb
http://www.sdearthtimes.com/et0496/et0496s2.html
http://www.sdearthtimes.com:80/ET_OrgGarden.html
William Sanjour
Aired February 1, 1998 - 1:45 p.m. ET
CNN EARTH MATTERS; Anne McDermott explains.
Even from antagonists, we can gather information. In this case, a CNN interview
is brought to us by FORCES - The Theatre of the Absurd -- barb
http://www.forces.org/absurd/files/scent.htm
"At Culver High School, Judy Sanderson, a chemically sensitive biology teacher, reported
having been the victim of "fragrance assaults" by some of her students on more than
90 occasions from 1993-1997. In November 1997, she won some precedent-setting
accommodations after a collective bargaining agreement was issued by arbitrator, Ronald
Hoh (California State Mediation and Conciliation Service Case # 96-3-740). In this
landmark decision, student pranksters caught dousing the teacher or her classroom with
fragrance-based products will be punished as they would be for any other physical
assault on an instructor. And the school was directed to install oscillating surveillance
cameras both inside and outside of Ms. Sanderson's classroom to deter students from
engaging in further assaults. - Irene Wilkenfeld, Safe Schools.
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Education/CASLE/examples.html
January 19, 1998
Near the bottom of the page. -- barb
affiliate) is supporting the installation of video cameras in a teacher¼s classroom.
The reason? They want to catch the students who have been assaulting her... by wearing
perfume. Judith Sanderson has a severe chemical intolerance that is aggravated by
fragrances. She alleged that students would deliberately spray her classroom with
perfumes to harass her. The surveillance cameras are actually a compromise. Sanderson
had demanded a security guard, a campus-wide ban on perfumes and colognes and
the emptying of a 100-locker security zone around her classroom. The union stands
behind Sanderson. 'If kids find out they can harass a teacher with impunity, they will,'
said local president David Mielke."
http://home.earthlink.net/~mantonucci/archives/19980119.htm
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnhompg/doorjudy.htm
ADAM NEWSLETTER-Bureau of National Affairs
July 9, 1998, Vol. 7, No. 13
Vol. 7, No. 13 July 9, 1998
Scroll to bottom to read:
Teacher With Chemical Sensitivity
"A school district is not required to institute a fragrance-free policy to accommodate a
chemically sensitive high school teacher, nor is it required to station a security guard
near her classroom door or discontinue the use of student lockers surrounding her
classroom, a labor arbitrator decided (Culver City Unified School District and California
Federation of Teachers, Arb. Ronald Hoh, CSMCS Case No. 96-3-740, 11/25/97).
feverishness, and chest pain when exposed to personal fragrance products such as
perfume, hairspray, and scented body lotions. Severe exposure can result in a respiratory
infection.
changing internal doors from wood to metal, not fumigating for termites, sealing
vents and other openings between her classroom and adjoining rooms, altering the
cleaning schedule and cleaning supplies used in her classroom, and purchasing an air
purifier for her classroom.
she testified that her exposure to fragrance 'assaults' --conscious actions by students
in spraying cologne or perfume into her classroom, onto her door, or on other
students in her classes--had continued.
decided, noting that neither the ADA nor the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 would
require such an action. A fragrance-free policy would be 'extremely difficult to enforce'
and could raise potential Fourth Amendment issues regarding unreasonable search
and seizure, he wrote.
was 'due largely to difficulties in identifying suspects.' However, stationing a security
guard near Sanderson's classroom between class periods and during lunch would
impose an undue hardship on the district, he said, noting that the high school has only
three full-time security guards for the entire campus and its 1,900 students.
classroom would 'effectively deter students from engaging in the vast majority of such
'assaults,' ' Hoh decided, adding that the cost to the school district would be minimal.
classroom is unreasonable, Hoh ruled, given an existing shortage of lockers and high
replacement costs. However, "because the source of [Sanderson's] concern is the students
who occupy the lockers . . . I believe it is reasonable to allow [Sanderson] input on the
subject of which students may occupy those lockers,' Hoh said. He ordered the district
to allow Sanderson to compile a list of 'acceptable students,' who are 'aware of
and concerned about' her condition, to occupy those lockers."
http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/english/pubs/OtherPubs/fragrance.html
OR, via the Wayback Machine
http://web.archive.org/web/19990922081136/http://janweb.icdi.wvu.edu/english/pubs/OtherPubs/fragrance.html
http://www.wsfa.com/Global/story.asp?s=58076
Irene Ruth Wilkenfeld's Safe Schools
Environmental Medicine
"The following letter is eloquently written by Irene Wilkenfeld to the National
Environmental Justice Advisory Council (NEJAC). It addresses many of the issues which
confront those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (a.k.a. MCS or Environmental Illness)."
http://breakoutwebsolutions.com/NEWAH3EM/Irenepg.htm
by Irene Ruth Wilkenfeld; January 7, 1998
"Judy Sanderson, chemically sensitive Culver City high school biology teacher who has
taught at the school since 1970, and who has been the victim of 'fragrance assaults'
by some of her students on more than 90 occasions (since 1993), has won some
predecent-setting accommodations after a collective bargaining agreement was issued
by arbitrator, Ronald Hoh, signed on November 25, 1997 (California State Mediation
and Conciliation Service Case # 96-3-740). In a landmark decision by a state arbitrator
released in late November, student pranksters caught dousing the teacher or her
classroom with fragrance-based products will be punished as they would be for any
other physical assault on an instructor. ... "
http://members.aol.com/ECHOMCSCT/home4.html
Via the Wayback Machine:
http://web.archive.org/web/20000420170010/http://members.aol.com/ECHOMCSCT/home4.html
Irene Wilkenfeld's Safe Schools site
From: The Culver City Chronicle (CA) - December 17, 1997
http://www.head-gear.com/SafeSchools/news.html
Via the Wayback Machine:
http://web.archive.org/web/20010513095415/http://www.head-gear.com/SafeSchools/news.html
The Ragged Edge
http://www.ragged-edge-mag.com/mar98/drnat03.htm#chem
http://pwp.lincs.net/sanjour/bio4.htm
"After 28 years at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and being close to
retirement, I decided to try to gather all the things I have written about EPA and my
experience as a whistleblower in one place. I will continue to add to these pages until
they are complete or I die, whichever comes first. I welcome your comments. - William Sanjour "
http://pwp.lincs.net/sanjour/Default.htm
http://www.whistleblowers.org/Sanjour.htm
http://www.mcni.net/~copa/rifs/sanjun97.htm
http://www.kkc.com/92-5123c.htm
Paul Lynn, M.D., Medical Director
Joel Lopez, M.D., N.D., Associate Medical Director
I'm being seen by Dr. Lopez in an effort to safely detox and hopefully spare my kidneys
further stress. -- barb
http://www.sfpmg.com/
Just started this in April . . . can only afford two times a week treatments. I'm hopeful!
In any case, it is an easy enough hour to spend, and only slightly annoying as the ears pop.
http://www.sfpmg.com/hyperbaric-oxygen.html
Jeffery D. Sapoznik, CMT, RMT, NCTMB
http://www.sfpmg.com/medispa.html
"Jeffery Sapoznik credits his education from The Soma Institute for enabling him to land
his dream job at the renowned San Francisco Preventive Medical Group, an
internationally recognized preventative health facility. "
http://www.soma.edu/prospective-students-success-stories-jeffery-sapoznik.html
http://www.sfpmg.com/treatments.html
Dr. Saputo
Health Medicine Forum
Len Saputo, M.D. - Director HMF, 1776 Ygnacio Valley Rd, Suite 105
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone (925) 934-7311 - Fax (925) 937-9552
E-mail -- hmf@healthmedicine.org
http://www.healthmedicine.org
INDEPTH: SARS
Robin Rowland, CBC News Online | May 23, 2003
Contains Civet Cat info -- used to be a source of musk. Now they use synthetics. Great for the
animals, but how about for 'fume users? Synthetic musks are found in breasts and mother's milk. -- barb
http://www.cbc.ca/news/background/sars/civetcat.html
Also see EHN's links out to info on Hoaxes and Viruses. -- barb
Hoaxes - http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/h.htm#Hoaxes
Scent
http://www.consumer.gov/
Anti-Phishing Working Group
Info on Phishing and Pharming. -- barb
http://www.antiphishing.org/index.html
" What is Phishing and Pharming?
"Phishing attacks use 'spoofed' e-mails and fraudulent websites designed to fool
recipients into divulging personal financial data such as credit card numbers,
account usernames and passwords, social security numbers, etc. Pharming uses
the same kind of spoofed sites, but uses malware/spyware to redirect users from
real websites to the fraudulent sites (typically DNS hijacking). By hijacking the
trusted brands of well-known banks, online retailers and credit card companies,
phishers are able to convince recipients to respond to them. ..."
Excerpted from a long list of info. -- barb
" ... Don't use the links in an email to get to any web page, if you suspect the message
might not be authentic instead, call the company on the telephone, or log onto the
website directly by typing in the Web adress [sic] in your browser ..."
http://www.antiphishing.org/consumer_recs.html
What To Do If You've Given Out Your Personal Financial Information
http://www.antiphishing.org/consumer_recs2.html
http://www.delucalaw.com/scam.htm
http://www.scambusters.org/ScamBusters8.html
http://advocacy-net.com/scammks.htm
Also, see Fragrances at
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/f.htm#Fragrance
Also see Smell and Taste, below.
Also see
HOW and WHY to be SCENT-FREE
http://www.disabledwomen.net/queer/scentfree.htm
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/o.htm
Musk
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/m.htm#Musk
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/p.htm#Phthalates
"Scent Circle" is in quotes, folks, not only because it's the industry's term,
but also because I believe it is preposterous. Sources: Fragrance Tips, USA
http://www.fragrance.org/feature_tip_content.html
and an ad by Canada's version of the Fragrance Foundation at
http://www.cctfa.ca/scented/NewspaperAD1.JPG
By the bye, I first saw this Canadian ad in response to the efforts of Nova Scotia Allergy
and Environmental Health Association (NSAEHA), Environmental Illness Society of
Canada (EISC ), Fragrance Products Information Network, and MCS Referral and
Resources in Halifax Nova Scotia. Our own friend, Betty Bridges, RN, was an invited
speaker. For more on that June 20, 2000 press conference, please turn to EHN's page,
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/aaprbb.htm
Important Considerations site, which is part of the Canadian Cosmetic, Toiletry and
Fragrance Association at http://www.cctfa.ca/scented/workplacefacts.htm
the US industry gave when it sent out its troops to fight the idea of a REQUEST for
fragrance-free attendance at civic meetings. The industry has been regurgitating the same
info for years, and yet "body burden" studies are showing phthalates in blood . . . and
phthalates are not found only in plastics or nail polish. Phthalates are a very important
part of fragrance manufacture as its the phthalates that help give scent the lingring,
lasting forever characteristic.
The US states:
Canada states: "Stay Inside Your Scent Circle
"Everyone has a personal "scent circle" about an arm's length away from their body.
Ask that employees modify their use of scent so that no one outside their "scent circle"
is aware of it."
Canadian Cosmetic. Toiletry and Fragrance Association
http://www.cctfa.ca/site/publications/enjyfragrance.html
http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/cps-spc/person/cosmet/index_e.html
Of course, it's a prevarication to say "Fragrance formulations do not contain toxic
ingredients such as carcinogens or neurotoxins," which this ad states. But IF you don't inform
yourself, you can sure be convinced that fragrances are safe for everyone. They are not! Fragrances
are not substantiated for safety before marketing. Fragrances can adversely affect many people of
all ages, races and genders. Fragrances effects can be immediate or long-term. -- barb
http://www.cctfa.ca/scented/NewspaperAD1.JPG
Barb's opinion:
What I find a highly amusing (irony) is that this unregulated industry came up with this bit
of advice: "Scent is one of the most personal messages you can send, so no one outside your
circle should be aware of your fragrance," yet they manufacture scents that cannot possibly
remain within one's arm's length. And it's the phthalates that are showing up in blood and it's
the phthalates that help make scent last. Phthalates are connected with fetal male genitalia problems
During the last 30 years or so, synthetic fragrances have been formulated to waft further and last
longer, and they have been added to an ever increasing array of personal care and household
and janitorial cleaning and maintenance products. Through advertising, the industry has
enticed more people to use and wear more scents more places than ever before. Then the industry
has developed a public relations campaign and suggests people should observe their industry-
determined "'scent circle' ... approximately an arm's length from the body." Beautiful!
beast to NOT observe any "scent circle." Notice when you step into an elevator, and no one is
in sight but you know an odorovector had used that car before you because you are assaulted
by the invisible, noxious vapor trail left lingering. The toxic fragrance chemicals have become
one with the air you must breathe. And, they could be there from deodorant, or hair care
products, etc., the likes of which aren't included in the industry's "scent circle."
nurse is drawing your blood, or your scented doctor is examing you, or at work, in school, in a
crowded elevator, on crowded public transit ... in the theater . . . on a long plane flight . . . in a
restaurant, where it's bad enough to try to dodge other patrons, but too often you must
dodge the host or hostess and servers, too. Restaurants should understand that dining is an
olfactory pleasure and that synthetic scents annihilate the scrumptious aromas from food and
beverage; AND, can cause a patron a death-defying (one hopes it's no more than that!) asthmatic attack.
on the shoulders of the very people to whom they sell their products? How long will the
people hold still for being blamed for wearing too much of a product that won't respect "scent
circle" boundaries? If I were an unvalued customer, I'd switch to fragrance-free products . . .
of course, there can be a problem trying to find truly fragrance-free or unscented products
because the industry can add synthetic scents to products to mask other objectionable odors
and then label these scented products "Fragrance-FREE" or "UNscented." But, there are
ORGANICS.
Source: FDA'sCosmetic Safety: More Complex Than at First Blush
All this and the industry is also protected by trade secret laws ... which do not protect the
by Dori Stehlin"
* fragrance-free - products so labeled may still contain small amounts of
fragrances to mask the fatty odor of soap or other unpleasant odors"
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-safe.html
industry from "rip-off" scents being manufactured and sold. Trade secret status does shield
the industry very nicely from an informed consumership, astute doctors, lawyers AND
government regulation! I firmly believe the public has a right to know about the chemicals
they are putting on their bodies, in their bodies, on and in the bodies of others including their
infants and children, in the air, in the water downstream, ... Yes, fragrance chemicals are now
found in breast tissue, mother's milk and in waste water downstream, affecting fish and
wildlife. (Toledo Blade, "Synthetic musk linked to environmental risks," by Michael Woods,
March 24, 1999.) Also see EHN's POPs
http://users.lmi.net/wilworks/ehnlinx/p.htm#Persistent
Also see Danish Environment's "Children should keep away from perfume,"
which is a section of their article, "Perfume Causes Allergies."
http://www.mst.dk/magazine/issue2/perfume/Default.htm
scramble up out of yet another abyss?
an industry-declared "scent circle" that they are not supposed to exceed, then by George we
have our own arm's length of distance that their chemical outgassings should not penetrate.
If you react to the toxic chemical scent concoctions used or worn by folks further away than
your arm's length, be sure to claim your legitimate space of cleaner air. Of course,
try to claim your arm's length while being examined by a scented doctor, or while having blood
drawn by a scented nurse, while regestering for health care, attending a conference, at
work, in school, in a crowded elevator, on a public transit conveyance, etc. Ad nauseam.
For my money, having to proclaim our "NO-scent circle" in the workplace, in school, in
healthcare settings, in places of worship, on public transit, in meetings, et al., can't hold a
candle to our space -- our "NO-scent circle," if you please -- being invaded by all of the industry-
installed fragrance and pesticide emitting devices. One comes in contact with these decided
air polluters upon entering hotels, restaurants and who knows what all public venues. I have
even been in a hotel lobby whose staff proudly proclaimed they dispense fragrance throughout
the hotel. I contacted management, rest assured. Lest you think this is just too far fetched, see:
Chemical Market Reporter; Nov 29, 1999
Fragrance Foundation and Analysts Outline Lasting Growth Strategies.
(Statistical Data Included); Author/s: Peter Landau
http://www.findarticles.com/cf_0/m0FVP/22_256/57887294/print.jhtml
the cubicle. That way, people get blasted on their person as well as in their lungs. Dangerous!
And, of course, those pollutants are released to the general air so someone just wanting to wash
hands is also subjected to that blast of pollutants released when another person left the cubicle.
In my opinion, these modern scent and pesticide dispensing devices, especially those that
send this poison out through the HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) system
are an assault on public health -- our health --AND an invasion of our rights to breathe safer air,
unpolluted by gratuitously added synthetic scents, which are petrochemical distillates. And,
what pray tell, happens to our "NO-scent circle of an arm's length under such circumstances?
circle," please write to the US agencies such as the FDA, the EPA, and the CPSC. Strange as
it may seem, their mission is to protect public health.
just begun its first study of effects upon fragrance inhalation. See
Scents and sensitivities
What to know before buying a Valentine's Day perfume
By Francesca Lyman; Feb. 6, 2002; MSNBC CONTRIBUTOR
http://www.msnbc.com/news/702445.asp
http://www.ehnca.org/FDApetition/flscents.htm
who has written it for The Healthy Planet (http://thehealthyplanet.com/InTOXICating.htm).
You may wonder about the industry prescribed SCENT CIRCLE as you read, "I bank at a
credit union and for over a year we have been at war. Not because of any discrepancy in my
account, but because of the overwhelming, breathtaking fragrance inside. This odor permeates
even the drive-up tubes and this toxic air comes inside the vehicle whenever I open one to
retrieve my deposit slip. ..."
Want more info? Read "Scents & Sensitivity" by Brandy E. Fisher in the Environmental
Health Perspectives; Volume 106, Number 12; December 1998
http://ehp.niehs.nih.gov/docs/1998/106-12/focus.html
manufactured, synthetically derived from petrochemicals -- signature scents or favorite
scented product: Do Environmental Chemicals Harm Humans? by Dr. Mercola
http://mercola.com/2004/mar/6/environmental_chemicals.htm.
By the way, when you read this article, and learn of chemicals in breast milk, think MUSK
. Synthetic musks are commonly used in the manufacture of fragrances. They are not only found
stored in breast tissue and downstream in breast milk, but they are also found in the water
downstream where they are also affecting fish and wildlife. By looking for safer products without
petrochemical derived scents, you may be protecting your health and the health of fellow
creatures on this planet.
Fragrance Journal: Fragrance: Emerging Health and Environmental Concerns
by Betty Bridges, RN at http://www.fpinva.org/FragranceReview.htm
Due To Indoor Sources, Cancer Health Risk Significantly Underestimated by
EPA's Ambient Model Estimates
"The cancer risk from exposure to VOCs is vastly underestimated by current models that
rely solely on ambient emissions. The cancer risk figures based on actual measured exposure
were as much as three-fold greater than estimates given by models."
http://www.jhsph.edu/Press_Room/Press_Releases/Buckley_exposurerisk.html
"petrochemical-derived scent." Make sure that you do not see "fragrance" on the label.
See US DOI http://www.doi.gov/greening/sustain/trad.html.
mainstream medical industry, our government agencies charged with protecting public health
and mainstream media. Our valid information is based upon the work of reputable doctors and
researchers. The information about the toxic effects of fragrances is available . . . one just has to
know where and how to find it. Why are you not getting warnings from government agencies
charged with protecting public health? I don't know. But until such time, take matters into your
own hands. Learn all you can. EHN's site is a place to begin your research.
revisit that advice in reverse order. It is up to you to LISTEN, LOOK and STOP. Listen to
us, the already chemically injured. Look at the labels of products; if it states "fragrance,"
look for a product that is safer for you and your family, friends, colleagues . . . and for the wildlife
downstream. Stop purchasing scented products on the blind faith that the industry
" thoroughly" tests before marketing. It hasn't been. Let's see proof that the carcinogens, hormone
disrupters, irritants, neurotoxins, sensitizers and teratogens in fragrance products do not harm
developing fetuses, infants,children, elderly, the already ill, and other creatures with whom we share
this planet . . . and you, the wearer, who cannot yet recognize the illnesses to strike your body.
As it is, I'm not convinced that a user of fragrances is safe just because it has been tested on the
skin of primary users. Where are the tests for effects upon inhalation, for effects upon blood
pressure and the heart? Where are the tests for effects upon the digestive system? Where are the
tests for effects upon the brain and nervous systems? Where, praytell are the tests for systemic
effects? Where are the tests for effects upon the nonuser who becomes a user through inhalation
and absorption of these toxins? Where are the tests on products whose formulations changed
from mainly plant and animal essences preceding the 1970s to become about 95 percent
petrochemically derived? Where is government regulation? Where the heck is Congress? Congress
was informed as far back as 1986 about the neurotoxins. One thing for sure, industry is raking
in a lot of money . . . and we the people are a lot poorer for it. in a variety of ways.
Some EHN links to check:
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/a.htm#Fresheners
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/a.htm#Automatic
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/s.htm#Spritzing
E-Mail comments to "Information Center" Info@cpsc.gov
http://www.cpsc.gov
by James W. Coleman, Ph.D.
Cancer Research Center of America, Inc.
http://www.cancerresearchamerica.org/cosmetics.html
Contact info near bottom of green block of information.
E-mail fdadockets@oc.fda.gov with Docket Number: 99P-1340 on Subject line.
http://users.lmi.net/wilworks/FDApetition/bkgrinfo.htm
420 Britannia Road East, Suite 102, Mississauga, Ontario L4Z 3L5.
e-mail: cctfa@cctfa.ca.
http://www.cctfa.ca/enjyfrag.html
It's almost like in one breath fragrance users are told not to exceed their "scent circle" and
in the next, told how to most definitely exceed it. Who's fooling whom? -- barb
Tip #1: "Everyone has a personal 'scent circle': approximately an arm's length from
the body. No one should be aware of your fragrance unless he or she steps
inside your 'circle.' Fragrance should be one of the most subtle, personal
messages you send to those with whom you come in contact. "
Tip #2: "For a long-lasting effect, fragrance should be layered all over the body,
starting with toilet water or eau de parfum, next in strength to perfume, to
build the fragrance foundation. Because fragrance rises, spray or smooth
fragrance onto skin from the feet to the shoulders. If fragrance is applied only
behind the ears, it will eventually rise and disappear. ..."
http://www.fragrance.org/feature_tip_content.html
Want to make up your own mind? Read the information on the site of Not Too Pretty, and, of
course, visit EHN's petition which is the formal means for informing the FDA about your
concerns regarding the toxins you are putting onto and into your body, the bodies of your
children, the bodies of all who come in contact with your scents' noxious vapor and the fish and
wildlife downstream . . . Our modern fragrances are petrochemical products! -- barb
Phthalates:
Mandate
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/Mandate.htm
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/workplacefacts.htm
about RIFM (Research Institute for Fragrance Materials), that it was their spokesperson, Glenn Roberts, who said in a Feb. 2002 article by
Francesca Lyman, Scents and sensitivities ..., "that his industry group has begun
the first study to examine fragrance inhalation. 'We¼re spending a lot of money on this,' he
says, 'to understand the systemic effects of fragrances on organs and nervous system, what
happens when fragrances are inhaled.' " The economic whine is not lost on me. He'd be staggered
by the costs to those already chemically injured. See Scents and sensitivities at:
http://www.ehnca.org/FDApetition/flscents.htm
FDA Authority Over Cosmetics (http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-206.html) -- barb
http://www.scentedproducts.ca/fragreg.htm
http://www.scentedproducts.ca/factsh.htm
are used about which not enough is known; a look at the chemicals used about which it is known
that they are irritants and sensitizers; and a further look at the chemicals that are known or
suspected carcinogens (capable of causing cancer), teratogens (adversely affecting embryo and
fetal development), neurotoxins (affecting your brain and nervous systems) and hormone
disrupters (affecting males and females of all ages and our wildlife downstream). Yes, fragrances
have been used for time out of mind, but not PETROCHEMICALLY derived fragrances. Even
those who used to "LOVE THEIR FRAGRANCES" 30 years ago can no longer tolerate being
around modern synthetic scents. Let's see some REAL science, and let's see some REAL
results of REAL tests. Tests that search beyond what happens to the skin of the primary user.
Let's include data on airborne contact dermatitis, effects upon inhalation, effects upon absorption
via skin and eye, let's have some REAL studies about adverse effect following long-term
exposure, let's learn what systemic effects are, let's explore the neurotoxic effects of fragrances.
Then, let us see a real fragrnce fact sheet. It can only help the industry. -- barb
Canada's Food and Drug Act - Cosmetics
Notice, that just as in the USA, there is absolutely no concern for those who encounter
adverse health effects and events at secondary and tertiary levels of exposure. Nonetheless,
if the industry cannot prove that coumarin, musks, phthaltes, and all the other 3,000 to 5,000
chemicals in their repertorire are safe for users and nonusers, for developing fetuses and our
elderly, for the already chemically injured, aren't the Food and Drug Acts of Canada and the
USA being flaunted at best and violated at worst? -- barb
16. "No person shall sell any cosmetic that
(a) has in or on it any substance that may cause injury to the
health of the user when the cosmetic is used,
(i) according to the directions on the label
or accompanying the cosmetic, or
(ii) for such purposes and by such methods
of use as are customary or usual therefor; ..."
http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/F-27/59884.html#rid-59935
USA's Cosmetic Handbook
Where is the concern for those who are harmed at the secondary and tertiary levels of exposure?
But also where is the concern for those harmed as primary users? Our public health agencies
are supposed to protect public health; prevent illness and injury. Not help one facet of the
chemical industry assure I&I so another facet -- pharmaceuticals -- can benefit greatly. -- barb
"1. Regulatory Requirements for Marketing Cosmetics in the United States
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-hdb1.html
"A cosmetic is considered adulterated if it contains a substance which may make the
product harmful to consumers under customary conditions of use; ..."
required labeling information, ..."
http://vm.cfsan.fda.gov/~dms/cos-hdb2.html
for introduction into interstate commerce of cosmetics that are adulterated or
misbranded (Sec. 301). "A cosmetic may be deemed adulterated (Sec. 601) for
essentially four reasons, namely:
"1. It may be injurious to users under conditions of customary use
because it contains, or its container is composed of, a potentially harmful substance. . . ."
conference in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 20, 2000. They, too, refer to the "Scent Circle."
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/hdnad.jpg
or http://web.archive.org/web/20000918034156/http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/hdnad.jpg
Their ad also states: "The composition of perfumes hasn't changed much in hundreds
of years. They contain primarily water and alcohol - of the same type and purity
we drink in beverages -- as well as essential fragrance oils."
Notice that line about alcohol! Now, let's visit National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)
and their Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards (http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/pgdstart.html) -- and look up:
Ethyl alcohol
Synonyms & Trade Names: Alcohol, Cologne spirit, Ethanol, EtOH, Grain alcohol
cough; liver damage; anemia; reproductive, teratogenic effects
liver, blood, reproductive system"
Then visit the FDA Petition, specifically Product Label
for information about alcohol . . .
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/FDApetition/eterbkpg.htm
http://www.perfumersworld.com/chems/material.htm
"scent circle." It puts the onus of polluting on the user, not on the product. NICE! -- barb
(with the "scent circle" information).]
http://www.cctfa.ca/enjyfrag.html
Scent Circle for puppies
by Prof. Sean Reidy
Ah, ha! Perhaps the industry got the idea of a "scent circle" from puppy training techniques! -- barb
http://beaglesunlimited.com/2000jul-aug/startingpuppiestotrackusingthescentcircle.htm
by K. Robinson; CASLE - Citizens for A Safe Learning Environment
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Education/CASLE/index.html
Also see EHN's Postal Information
http://users.lmi.net/wilworks/ehnlinx/p.htm#Postal
CALIFORNIA CODES
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE
SECTION 110390-110420
[CALIFORNIA CODES; HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE;
SECTION 110390-110420; 110420.
Go to California Law
http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
Click on "Health and Safety Code" in the left hand column, key in the word
"fragrance" and click the search button. Scroll to the bottom of the page.
110420. (a) Any fragrance advertising insert contained in a
newspaper, magazine, mailing, or other periodically printed material
shall contain only microencapsulated oils. Glue tabs or binders
shall be used to prevent premature activation of the fragrance
advertising insert.
encapsulated fragrance applied to it that is activated by opening a
flap or removing an overlying ply of paper.
inserts shall have a maximum porosity of 20 Sheffield units or 172
Gurley-Hill units.
violation of this section, is guilty of an infraction and shall, if
convicted, be subject to a fine of one hundred dollars ($100) for
each distribution. The fine shall apply to each mass mailing or
distribution, and to each mass publication of a magazine or newspaper
in violation of this section. The fine shall not apply, however, to
each individual letter, magazine, newspaper, or fragrance
advertising insert so distributed. Section 111825 is not applicable
to violations of this section.
Kumar P, Caradonna-Graham VM, Gupta S, Cai X, Rao PN, Thompson J.
Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, USA.
"...CONCLUSIONS: Perfume-scented strips in magazines can cause exacerbations of
symptoms and airway obstruction in asthmatic patients. Severe and atopic asthma
increases risk of adverse respiratory reactions to perfumes."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7583865&dopt=Abstract
Postal Regulations, Domestic Mail Manual, 124.395 and California AB 2709
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnmsofs.htm#Postal
Pub. 52, Hazardous, Restricted, and Perishable Mail (Text)
Publication 52 July 1999
Transmittal Letter
A. Filing Instructions. This issue of Publication 52 replaces the April 1990 edition, which must be recycled.
B. Explanation. This publication is revised in accordance with current standards in Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) C020-C024. It is designed for use by postal employees in business mail entry, retail, and marketing who are involved in providing mailability information to postal customers regarding hazardous materials, restricted matter, and perishable matter.
C. Distribution. Order copies from the material distribution center (MDC) using PS Form 7380, MDC Supply Requisition.
D. Comments and Questions. Direct comments or questions concerning the content of Publication 52 to:
MANAGER
E. Effective Date. This edition of Publication 52 is effective July 1999.
BUSINESS MAIL ACCEPTANCE
US POSTAL SERVICE
475 L'ENFANT PLZ SW RM 6801
WASHINGTON DC 20260-6808
Anita J. Bizzotto
492.22 Restricted or Improperly Prepared Items
Vice President
Marketing Systems
Other types of unsolicited samples may be nonmailable for other reasons,
including the following:
a. The sample is an otherwise restricted item such as a toxic substance or poison subject to the hazardous materials requirements in Chapter 3 and DMM C023.
Customers who object to receiving unsolicited matter should be advised that the Postal Service must accept any lawfully mailable matter that is properly prepared for mailing and bears appropriate postage. [But, sez barb, LEAKING SCENT STRIPS are NOT "lawfully mailable matter that is properly prepared for mailing" -- that's a HUGE difference!]These customers may be directed to contact the mailer or manufacturer to have their names removed from the mailing list. Customers also may be advised they may refuse any piece of mail, either at the time it is offered for delivery or after it is delivered (if unopened), as provided in DMM D042 and POM 611. [But, sez barb, by that time ALL of our mail is contaminated.]
In the category of promotional samples, rulings sometimes can be provided based on the trade name of an item. However, this is not always possible. A generic description, such as razor blade, cleaner, aerosol product, or drug, is insufficient information for determining mailability. To request a ruling on the mailability of restricted matter, furnish the information in 215.3 to the local postmaster.
Now, what I'd like to know is, has the US Postal Service ever sent back a bunch of mail with
leaking scent strips? Their regulations, 39 USC 3001(g) following, show that they are to dispose of "nonmailable matter," but they do not. What if the Postal Service returned nonmailable matter to the publisher? If publishers had to pay through the nose on this one, I'll bet our mail would not be contaminated as frequently as it is! -- barb
DMM C024.15.0.
"A fragrance advertising sample (39 USC 3001(g)) [see below], i.e., any matter normally acceptable in the mail but containing a fragrance advertising sample, is permitted in the mail only if it is sealed, wrapped, treated, or otherwise prepared in a manner reasonably designed to prevent individuals from being unknowingly or involuntarily exposed to the sample. A sample meets this requirement if it uses paper stocks with a maximum porosity of 20 Sheffield units or 172 Gurley-Hill units treated exclusively with microencapsulated oils, and if the sample is produced so that it cannot be activated except by opening a glued flap or binder or by removing an overlying ply of paper."
http://pe.usps.gov/text/dmm/c024.htm#R02425168
(1) Matter otherwise legally acceptable in the mails which contains or includes a fragrance advertising sample is nonmailable matter, shall not be carried or delivered by mail, and shall be disposed of as the Postal Service directs, unless the sample is sealed, wrapped, treated, or otherwise prepared in a manner reasonably designed to prevent individuals from being unknowingly or involuntarily exposed to the sample.
fragrance advertising sample must satisfy in order for the mail matter involved not to
be considered nonmailable under this subsection.
http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/39/3001.html
MACY'S stinking scented ads
I've complained time and again over time. Macy's will do nothing about their ongoing toxic
chemical assault of us in our homes unless they hear from you, too. Sooner or later, if they hear
from enough folks that we cannot read any of their ads -- nor any of the ads from conscientious
companies who don't use polluting perfumed ads -- because of the toxins emanating from one ad.
Most recently Giorgio Armani in the San Francisco Chronicle, Sunday, June 6, 2004 -- barb
MACY'S CONTACT INFORMATION
Macy's East
Visitor Services
Phone: 212-494-3827
Fax: 212-494-2118
Macy's West
Visitor Services
Phone: 415-954-6271
Fax: 415-984-7946
Or call toll-free
from Mexico & Canada:
877-797-7227
You can email us at
visitor@macys.com
By Mary Gottschalk; KNIGHT RIDDER NEWS SERVICE
"After 17 years, magazine "stink" might be a thing of the past soon, thanks to new
technology designed to replace those ubiquitous scent strips that now assault our
olfactory senses. ..."
http://www.kentuckyconnect.com/heraldleader/news/051098/f6magazine.shtml
http://members.aol.com/DonationDrive/AbstractsPerfume.html
Scent-Free Healthy Schools September 1998
What Happened to Marie ... at a Southern Baptist University
http://members.aol.com/DonationDrive/Dream.html
by K. Robinson
http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Education/CASLE/scentfree.html
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/
Ad built for industry-called conference, Halifax, June 2000 -- barb
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/hdnad.jpg
http://www.cctfa.ca/enjyfrag.html
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/directions.htm
"... For thousands of years, fragrances have been enjoyed and have contributed to
people¼s individuality, self-esteem and personal hygiene. ..."
But NOT modern fragrances! There IS a difference. See Perfumers World. -- barb
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/factsh.htm
"... In a perfume, ethyl alcohol (of the same grade and purity as in alcoholic beverages)
composes 50-90% of the product, purified water may constitute 5-20% of the product,
with the fragrance component accounting from 10-30% of the finished product. Also
present are UV inhibitors (to prevent degradation in the bottle) and any additional
colouring agents. ..."
See NIOSH info on Ethyl Alcohol Pocket Guide to Chemical Hazards
(http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npg/pgdstart.html)-- barb
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/fragmat.htm
Note: they do not have their facts straight regarding the "... Marin County, California ...
apartment building ..." For the REAL story, see Ecology House
(http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/e.htm#House). -- barb
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/perspective.htm
It is important to note that fragrances in scented products are regulated by
Health Canada which has the authority to protect the public if any product or
ingredient is determined to be unsafe.
THIS INFO IS FALLACIOUS! The fragrance industry WORLDWIDE is SELF-REGULATED!
Self-regulation works ONLY if YOU believe the fox can guard the henhouse.
See IFRA Code and Guidelines at http://www.ifraorg.org/GuideLines.asp-- barb
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/positionfinal.htm
Remember FACTS as interpreted by the industry have a certain odor to them!
barb's theorem: The energy expended serving vested interest causes "the odor of mendacity."
Big Daddy in "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof." For the REAL FACTS, see Halifax
t http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/aaprbb.htm-- barb
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/pr042400.htm
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/prjn2000.htm
>
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/hdnad.jpg
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/scentedprodpublichealth.htm
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/questions.htm
http://www.scentedproducts.on.ca/whatismcs.htm
Environmental Health Perspectives Volume 106,
December 12, November 1998
"Scents and Sensitivity "
Sick-building syndrome can cause some serious workplace woes
By Julyne Derrick
http://www.jobfair2000.com/html/atwork/fea10-34.htm
SchoolNet - Canada
http://www.schoolnet.ca/
Schools/Students: Please see new page
by Chris Brown, Allergy and Environmental Health Association
http://www.schoolnet.ca/sne/e/snenews/volume1/issue8/section2.html#b
http://www.schoolnet.ca/sne/e/snewww.html
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/childstu.htm
Susan Polis Schutz and illustrator Stephen Schutz
http://www.sps.com/
http://www.bluemountain.com
http://www.sps.com/b/oneworld/order/world1.htm
Poem by Susan Polis Schutz
http://www.geocities.com/Wellesley/Gazebo/1601/little.html
Science is one thing . . . but when I hear or read the phrase, "sound science", I smell perfidy. -- barb
by Judy Brady
Breast Cancer Action; Newsletter #79‚November/December 2003
"It¼s worse than you thought. Most of us who have been paying attention in recent years
are aware that science is often manipulated to serve the interests of whoever is paying
for it. But a first-of-its-kind conference last summer in Washington, D.C., laid it out. ..."
http://www.bcaction.org/Pages/SearchablePages/2003Newsletters/Newsletter79D.html
http://scipich.health.org/
The Science and Environmental Health Network
Science, Action and Ethics in the Public Interest
Dr. Ted Schettler, Science Director
http://www.sehn.org/
Scientific American
"During the last ten years, the courts, especially the federal court system and tort law,
have undergone a quiet revolution. Few people outside the legal community are aware
of the impact of these changes, but they affect everyone. Because of changes in the
way courts treat science and evidence, the courts can no longer be counted on to provide
justice for those who have been injured by products and technologies. People are
losing their right to sue, and when cases do reach the courts, plaintiffs find the deck
stacked against them. ..."
http://www.sehn.org/law.html#new
http://www.sehn.org/thenet.html
By Nancy Myers
"[Dr.] Schettler's informed guess is that the gravest new concern may be about
phthalates used in cosmetics, personal care products, and fragrances."
http://www.sehn.org/Volume_5-4_2.html
By Mary H. O'Brien
I must admit I've at least two red flags that outdo any that any bull has ever charged . . .
"'Sound' science" and "Risk Assessment." barb sez, This is a MUST read!
http://www.sehn.org/conbiorisk.html
By Mary O'Brien
"... [A]all of the children on Earth are drowning. They're drowning in toxics; they're
drowning in automobile exhaust and noise; they're drowning in 6 billion humans; they're
drowning in the unleashed buying and selling of the world called "development", "business" and "free trade." It's human children, and salmon children, native grasses, frogs, ants that are drowning. ..."
http://www.sehn.org/conbioimpulse.html
http://www.sehn.org/conbiop.html
http://www.sehn.org/ppfactsh.html
"The Science and Environmental Health Network is working to implement the
precautionary principle as a basis for environmental and public health policy. The
principle and the main components of its implementation are stated this way in the
1998 Wingspread Statement on the Precautionary Principle:
'When an activity raises threats of harm to human health or the
http://www.sehn.org/precaution.html
environment, precautionary measures should be taken even if some cause and effect
relationships are not fully established scientifically. In this context the proponent of an
activity, rather than the public, should bear the burden of proof. The process of applying
the precautionary principle must be open, informed and democratic and must
include potentially affected parties. It must also involve an examination of the full
range of alternatives, including no action.'- Wingspread Statement on the
Precautionary Principle, Jan. 1998
http://www.sehn.org/ppfaqs.html
Everyday Exposure to Toxic Pollutants
"Environmental regulations have improved the quality of outdoor air. But
problems that persist indoors have received too little attention."
by Wayne R. Ott and John W. Roberts
http://www.sciam.com/1998/0298issue/0298ott.html
http://www.sciam.com/1998/0298issue/0298ott.html
Scientific Instrument Services, Inc. (SIS)
The #1 Source for Mass Spectrometery, Gas Chromatography, and Liquid Chromatography
http://www.sisweb.com/home.htm
Scientific Method
This document is included in the FDA Petition, which as of June 2001 is still open and
accepting comments from the public about adverse reactions to synthetic scents. -- barb
http://www.sisweb.com/referenc/applnote/app-73.htm
http://www.sisweb.com/referenc/applnote/app-26-a.htm
Scleroderma Fact Sheet
http://www.isd77.k12.mn.us/resources/cf/SciProjInter.html
"The Scientific Method can be used to solve any problem, even to find a date for Friday Night! Here's how to do it: ..."
http://pc65.frontier.osrhe.edu/hs/science/hsimeth.htm
"I. The scientific method has four steps
http://teacher.nsrl.rochester.edu/phy_labs/AppendixE/AppendixE.html
"1. Observation and description of a phenomenon or group of phenomena.
often takes the form of a causal mechanism or a mathematical relation.
quantitatively the results of new observations.
experimenters and properly performed experiments.
or law of nature (more on the concepts of hypothesis, model, theory and law below).
If the experiments do not bear out the hypothesis, it must be rejected or modified.
What is key in the description of the scientific method just given is the predictive power
(the ability to get more out of the theory than you put in; see Barrow, 1991) of the
hypothesis or theory, as tested by experiment. It is often said in science that theories
can never be proved, only disproved. There is always the possibility that a new
observation or a new experiment will conflict with a long-standing theory. "
The scientific method
"Science is best defined as a careful, disciplined, logical search for knowledge about any
and all aspects of the universe, obtained by examination of the best available evidence and
always subject to correction and improvement upon discovery of better evidence. What's left
is magic. And it doesn't work. -- James Randi"
"What is the 'scientific method'?
"The scientific method is the best way yet discovered for winnowing the truth from lies
and delusion. The simple version looks something like this:
"1. Observe some aspect of the universe.
"When consistency is obtained the hypothesis becomes a theory and provides a
what you have observed.
hypothesis in the light of your results.
experiment and/or observation.
coherent set of propositions which explain a class of phenomena. A theory is then a
framework within which observations are explained and predictions are made. "
states "modify the hypothesis in the light of your results." That does not mean, modify
the results in the light of your hypothesis! Or, industry pressure. See "Sound Science" below. -- barb
http://www.scleroderma.org/fact.html
Scorecard - Environmental Defense
"Hazardous air pollutants (HAPs) are chemicals which can cause adverse effects to
human health or the environment. Almost 200 of these chemicals have been identifed,
including chemicals that can cause cancer or birth defects."
http://scorecard.org/
Second Hand Reactions
http://ioc.unesco.org/iyo/
http://ioc.unesco.org/iyo/classroom/an_endangered_world.htm
Ocean-related websites from all over the world!
http://ioc.unesco.org:591/oceanpilot/
Seafood Watch - Monterey Bay Aquarium
http://www.montereybayaquarium.org/efc/efc_oc/dngr_food_watch.asp
The Wild Ones Science Network
http://www.thewildones.org/Animals/seaturtl.html
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registered in Victoria, B.C., Canada. It is owned and operated by its founders, Keith
Waters and Rick Pura. Since its launch in 1996, abebooks.com has provided its
members with the online capability of selling their books to customers worldwide.
"Abebooks.com offers the most complete collection of rare, antiquarian, used and out-of-
print books on the Internet, with over 27 million books listed. By combining the
inventories of our member booksellers into a common database and coupling it with
advanced search capabilities and e-commerce facilities, abebooks.com has become a
dominant player in the Internet book market."
http://www.abebooks.com
http://www.alltheweb.com
http://www.bestoftheweb.com
Scorecard provides detailed information on more than 6,900 chemicals, including
all the chemicals used in large amounts in the United States or Canada and all the
chemicals regulated under major environmental laws.
http://www.scorecard.org/chemical-profiles/
Be mindful as this site is brought to you by the American College of Physicians-American
Society of Internal Medicine . . . and they recommend DEET. As in this article, "Mosquitoes
and Mosquito Repellents: A Clinician's Guide" - Annals of Internal Medicine, 1 June 1998.
128:931-940. By Mark S. Fradin, MD -- "... N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET) is the
most effective, and best studied, insect repellent currently on the market. This substance has
a remarkable safety profile after 40 years of worldwide use, but toxic reactions can occur (usually
when the product is misused). ..." But we aren't surprised by that parenthetical thought are
we? Once again, the onus is put on the user of consumer products for our adverse reactions
caused by the chemicals -- known and mostly UNknown -- within. -- barb
http://search.fasthealth.com/cgi-bin/texis/webinator/search
http://www.findarticles.com
http://www.google.com/
http://www.lycos.com/
from JournalismNet
http://journalismnet.com/news/
This is great for finding those URLs that seem to have disappeared. -- barb
http://www.archive.org/
"SeaWeb is a multimedia public education project designed to raise awareness
of the world ocean and the life within it. We aim to provide information and
opinion from a broad spectrum of sources to help us all become more
connected and involved in the life of the sea."
http://www.seaweb.org/
YEAR OF THE OCEAN CALENDAR
http://www.seaweb.org/resources/oceancalendar.html
A series of articles by Dr. Gloria Gilbere
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/drgilbere/ggartind.htm
Second Nature
By: Dr. Gloria Gilbere
EHN web-posted by permission of Dr. Gilbere
Kootenai Valley Times, October 13, 2000
http://users.lanminds.com/~wilworks/drgilbere/ggart11.htm
"Second Nature is a nonprofit organization that helps colleges and universities expand
their efforts to make environmentally sustainable and just action a foundation of
learning and practice. Education for Sustainability (EFS) is a lifelong learning process that
leads to an informed and involved citizenry having the creative problem-solving
skills, scientific and social literacy, and commitment to engage in responsible individual
and cooperative actions. Second Nature focuses on colleges and universities because they
educate our future teachers, leaders, managers, policymakers and other professionals."
http://www.secondnature.org/
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRIs)
Drugs like Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft
See: SSRIs and Sexual Desire: You Don¼t Have to Choose
By Amy Wilensky; drkoop.com Health Correspondent
http://www.drkoop.com/dyncon/article.asp?id=9134
-- end sensitizers --
COMPENSATION CASES OF OCCUPATIONAL ASTHMA IN ONTARIO.
H. Kabir, Workplace Safety & Insurance Board, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
http://www.aiha.org/abs99/9toxic.html
By de Groot AC, Frosch PJ.; Department of Dermatology, Carolus-Liduina Hospital, The Netherlands.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9062742&dopt=Abstract
A study of 200 patients with the European standard series.
By Sharma VK, Chakrabarti A.; Department of Dermatology, Venereology & Leprology,
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India; PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9536402&dopt=Abstract
By Katsarou-Katsari A, Armenaka M, Katsenis K, Papageorgiou M, Katsambas A, Bareltzides A.
Centre of Occupational Skin Diseases, Department of Dermatology, University of Athens, A. Sygros Hospital, Greece.
use test and chemical analysis.
By Johansen JD, Rastogi SC, Menne T.; Department of Dermatology,
University of Copenhagen, Hellerup, Denmark; PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8949436&dopt=Abstract
and self-evaluation.
By Heuberger E, Hongratanaworakit T, Bohm C, Weber R, Buchbauer G.
Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Center of Pharmacy, University of Vienna,
Althanstrasse 14, A-1090 Vienna, Austria; PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=11287388&dopt=Abstract
in the air at the workplace [Article in Russian]
By Rumiantsev GI, Novikov SM, Melnikova NN, Murkova MV, Semenovykh LN.
"Terpinyl acetate is slightly toxic for animals and slightly accumulates in the body.
Chronic inhalation causes changes of the CNS, blood, liver. MAC in working zone is
10 mg/m3 (3d class of danger)." PMID: 8163224 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
Terpinyl acetat is a fragrance ingredient. -- barb
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8163224&dopt=Abstract
Inform your healthcare practitioners!, your school administration, your workplace management
. . . OSHA! See OSHA's info on MCS . . . from a worker's viewpoint that is INCONCEIVABLE. -- barb
http://www.osha-slc.gov/SLTC/multiplechemicalsensitivities/index.html
Definition [IRRITANT]
according to Appendix A as: a chemical, which is not corrosive, but which causes a
reversible inflammatory effect on living tissue by chemical action at the site of contact. A
chemical is a skin irritant if, when tested on the intact skin of albino rabbits by the
methods of 16 CFR 1500.41 for four hours exposure or by other appropriate techniques,
it results in an empirical score of five or more. A chemical is an eye irritant if so
determined under the procedure listed in 16 CFR 1500.42 or other appropriate
techniques."
repeated contact with normal living tissue will induce a local inflammatory reaction.
http://www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/irritant.html
Definition [SENSITIZER]
of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after
repeated exposure to the chemical."
http://www.ilpi.com/msds/ref/sensitizer.html
Chemicals and Adverse Immune Response
Theresa L. Pedersen, UCD EXTOXNET FAQ Team. August 1997.
http://ace.orst.edu/info/extoxnet/faqs/senspop/immune.htm
Buchbauer G, Jirovetz L, Jager W, Plank C, Dietrich H.; Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry,
University of Vienna, Austria. PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8331544&dopt=Abstract
Nasel C, Nasel B, Samec P, Schindler E, Buchbauer G.
Department of Radiology, University of Vienna, AKH-Wien, Austria; PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7812728&dopt=Abstract
Kumar P, Caradonna-Graham VM, Gupta S, Cai X, Rao PN, Thompson J.
Department of Medicine, Louisiana State University Medical Center, New Orleans, USA.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=7583865&dopt=Abstract
chromatography/mass spectrometry with chemical ionization and selected ion monitoring.
By Jirovetz L, Jager W, Buchbauer G, Nikiforov A, Raverdino V.
Institute of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, University of Vienna, Austria. Pub Med
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=1812991&dopt=Abstract
By Scheinman PL.; Department of Medical and Surgical Dermatology,
New England Medical Center Hospital, Boston, MA 02111, USA.
"Finally, manufacturers need to be more forthright in the labeling of their products."
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=9358119&dopt=Abstract
Triadafilopoulos G, Tsang HP.
Department of Medicine, Stanford University School of Medicine, California, USA; PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=8855754&dopt=Abstract
Hausen BM.; Universitats-Hautklinik Hamburg; PubMed
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=3326311&dopt=Abstract
Canadian Center for Occupational Health and Safety
http://www.ccohs.ca/headlines/text76.html
Fukayama MY, Easterday OD, Serafino PA, Renskers KJ, North-Root H, Schrankel KR.
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc., Union Beach, NJ 07735-3597, USA. mark.fukayama@iff.com
A little testing by the industry . . . Toxicol Lett 1999 Dec 20;111(1-2):175-87. -- barb
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov:80/entrez/query.fcgi?cmd=Retrieve&db=PubMed&list_uids=10630713&dopt=Abstract
Septic Tanks
EHN does not recommend products . . . and I am not on a septic tank system. -- barb
"... [O]ur product is 100% environmentally safe, and in no way can harm you,
your children, pets or your septic system. ..."
http://mysprintfast.com/web/zr66/default.html
Federal Laws and Regulations Governing Access
http://www.sdid.net/laws.html
Also see EHN's section on Dogs, General Links, page D.
212 Battery Street Suite A
Burlington, VT 05401-5281
phone 802.658.3773; fax 802.658.1771
"If every household in the U.S. replaced just one bottle of 28 oz. petroleum based
dishwashing liquid with our vegetable based product, we could save 82,000 barrels of oil,
enough to drive a car for over 86 million miles."
http://www.seventhgen.com/
Sevin
http://www.seventhgen.com/html/index.html
http://www.seventhgen.com/html/facts_about_chlorine___dioxin.htm
http://www.seventhgen.com/html/tips.html
"Despite growing evidence of the damages from pesticides, Gov. Davis of California signs
multi-million dollar bill to spray pesticides for the benefit of wine grower.
http://www.safe2use.com/ca-ipm/00-06-23.htm
Also see EHN's page on Pesticide Info
http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/pestcide.htm
SBS: Not to be confused with sick building syndrome.
Is it all about shaking or can there be other causes, misdiagnosed, such as adverse events
following shots? Mainstream doctors weren't any too quick on the uptake of Asthma as
recently as 40 years ago . . . and they still just don't get IT when it comes to MCS. Am I going to
believe that Shaken Baby Syndrome is due only to shaken babies? I don't think so. Do NOT
shake a baby. Do NOT shake a child. And, I'd go so far as to say, boxers should wear protective
head gear. But I also say, look more closely at adverse events following administration of "hot"
vaccines. I am not a doctor, I am not an "expert" . . . I do have plenty of questions, though. -- barb
http://www.freeyurko.bizland.com/
iatrogenic complications in the hospital following that crisis. ..."
http://www.freeyurko.bizland.com/appeal.html#iatrogeny
http://www.dontshake.com/
The Role of Irresponsible Medical Expert Testimony in Creating a False Causal Connection
David L. Chadwick, M.D. 1
Rob Parrish, J.D. 2
"In recent years, a disturbing defense has surfaced in criminal cases involving
shaken baby syndrome. This defense alleges that the child (who usually has typical
SBS pathology) was, in fact, injured by an injection of DTP (diphtheria, tetanus
toxoids and pertussis) vaccine rather than by an abusive act by another person. ..."
http://www.dontshake.com/sbsfall00dtp.html
http://www.dontshake.com/sbsquestions.html#Why is crying the most common trigger for shaking?
http://www.ninds.nih.gov/health_and_medical/disorders/shakenbaby.htm
http://www.sbstruth.com/
" 'The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie - deliberate, contrived, and
dishonest - but the myth - persistent, persuasive, and unrealistic.' John F. Kennedy"
http://www.sbsdefense.com/
http://www.sbsdefense.com/sbs-overdiagnosed.htm
http://www.sbsdefense.com/Vaccine%20bib.htm
Many infants who suffer the so-called 'shaken baby syndrome' may be victims of
undiagnosed vaccine damage.
http://www.nexusmagazine.com/shakenbaby.html
http://www.nexusmagazine.com/ShakenBaby2.html
http://www.dstc.edu.au/ListArchives/oi/archive/2001/03/msg00002.html
General commentary on a case report
By Harold E Buttram, MD
http://www.redflagsweekly.com/conferences/shaken_baby/aug26_Buttram.html
Also see EHN's Consumer Info at http://users.lmi.net/~wilworks/ehnlinx/c.htm#Consumer
Again, no recommendations are implied . . . I'm providing this info as a service. YOUR body
should determine what you use. Here are just a few examples of shampoos. Your most
important step should be get to know the difference between ORGANIC and a shampoo that
simply uses the word "organic" as an advertising ploy.
Brands listed here -- to the best of my knowledge -- contain no DEA, nor Sodium Lauryl Sulfate,
nor Sodium Laureth Sulfate, nor dyes of whatever number. I especially hope that products
labeled "natural" and those labeled "organic" carry NO synthetic fragrances, which simply
appears on labels as: FRAGRANCE. For more on the subject of fragrance see EHN's
FDA Petition and also Cosmetic Info.
http://users.lmi.net/wilworks/FDApetition/bkgrinfo.htm
The bad news about shampoo follows. . . and it's just beginning!
Tints of Nature -- "Permanent Hair Colors"
http://www.tintsofnature.com
By Steven Reinberg; HealthDay Reporter; Mon Dec 6,11:47 PM ET
"MONDAY, Dec. 6 (HealthDayNews) -- Experiments with the brain cells of rats show
that contact with an ingredient found in shampoos, hand lotions and paint causes
neurons to die.
"The chemical, methylisothiazolinone (MIT), belongs to a class of compounds called
biocides. These are used in the manufacture of many common household products
and industrial water cooling systems to prevent bacteria from developing.
"According to the National Institutes of Health (news - web sites), brands containing MIT
include the shampoos Head and Shoulders, Suave, and Clairol, as well as Pantene hair
conditioner and Revlon hair color.
" 'As far as I can tell, no neurodevelopmental testing has been done on MIT,' said lead
researcher Elias Aizenman, a professor of neurobiology at the University of Pittsburgh
School of Medicine. ..."
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=97&ncid=97&e=8&u=/hsn/20041207/hl_hsn/shampooingredientkillsratsbraincellsThe good news:
"Magick Botanicals is the leader in natural fragrance free products for the chemically
sensitive and the environmentally ill. ... No Animal Testing, No Animal By-Products"
You may see products with "DEA" on the label, but this firm uses MEA; they chose not
to waste the old labels. -- barb
http://www.magickbotanicals.com/
Aubrey Organics®
"Long before "natural" became a marketing buzz word, Aubrey Organics®
was a natural company."
http://www.aubrey-organics.com/
http://www.uncleharrys.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=uhnp&Category_Code=HP-31
by Uncle Harry
http://www.uncleharrys.com/infobase/cure/shampoo.htm
Please check with Organic Consumers Association regarding companies that claim to sell
organic products, but have used floral waters to increase their percentage of organics to
California's 70% mark. EHN and I are not endorsing any products, just showing you that
products are avaialbe. -- barb
http://www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/
"No Other Shampoo Compares!
"Please take a look at all the other shampoos and conditioners on the market,
including the ones at your co-op or health food store. Ingredients such as Sodium
Laureth Sulfate, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, DEA, TEA, PEG, Quaternium-15,
Propylene Glycol and a variety of other unseemly chemicals abound (even in the
so-called "healthy" brands), all mixed up into a potentially toxic soup. Now take a look
at the brands that use the word "Organic" or "Organics" in their name or in their
ingredient list. Companies using the word organic are usually using it in one of two
ways. For marketing purposes, they've added a few organically grown ingredients
to an otherwise toxic mixture, or they are referring to the chemical term "organic," as in
"organic chemistry," which has little to do with organically grown ingredients, but once
again, makes a great marketing ploy. ..."
This brand carries UNscented shampoo, without "fragrant organic & wildcrafted essential oils." -- barb
http://www.abundantearth.com/store/aeshampoo.html
Enter a keyword in their search engine, such as SHAMPOO, to bring up a product, then select. -- barb
http://www.aubrey-organics.com/
By Aubrey Hampton
http://www.aubrey-organics.com/about/treat_10synth.cfm
was a natural company. Our labels have always carried the message loud and
clear. No chemical additives. No mineral oils. No artificial ingredients of
any kind. Our hair, skin and bodycare products are made with herbals from
around the world, natural vitamins and minerals. We use liquid coconut oil in
our soaps and shampoos and coconut fatty acids and essential fatty acids in
our creams and lotions, and Aubrey's own natural preservative of citrus
seed extract and vitamins A, C and E.
with more than 150 hair, skin and bodycare products that carry the Aubrey
Organics® guarantee -- 100% synthetic-free and never tested on animals.
http://www.organicanews.com/news/aubrey.html
"Natural shampoo made with golden camomile oil from France and sulfur-rich
herbals in a coconut-olive oil castile soap blend. Brings out natural highlights and
leaves hair clean and bouncy.
INGREDIENTS: Deionized Water, Coconut Oil Soap, Liquid Protein, Organic
Aloe Vera*, Roman Camomile Oil, Extracts of Camomile, Horsetail, Coltsfoot,
Fennel, Hops, Balm-mint, Mistletoe and Yarrow, Allantoin, Nicotinic Acid (Niacin),
Inositol, Carrot Oil, Aubrey's Preservative (Citrus Seed Extract, Vitamins A, C and E).
*Organically grown and processed in accordance with the California Organic Foods Act of 1990.
http://www.aubrey-organics.com/product1.cfm?product_id=009
"Holistic - organic - super concentrated shampoos. Especially good for
chemically sensitive adults - children - everybody! ...
" ... Ordinary shampoos containing Sodium Laurel Sulfate (SLF) and other chemical
additives damage the hair shafts, stripping them of their natural oils, making the hair
brittle and dry, and causing split ends. Synthetic shampoo scalp and follicle openings.
Over time, these chemical additives, which are often carcinogenic in nature, seep down
into the hair roots and brain cells, often causing premature thinning and eventual
significant hair loss. ... "
http://www.morroccomethod.com/info.html
" ... Whatever of our products is absorbed by the skin and enters into the body's
tissues, glands, and cells is in no way harmful to the natural functioning of the body. ..."
http://www.morroccomethod.com/shampoo.html
"... Ingredients: Filtered water, saponified certified organic olive oil, saponified certified
organic coconut oil, saponified castor bean oil, certified organic almond oil, d-Panthenol
(vitamin B-5), certified organic jojoba oil. ..."
http://consultclarity.com/tikvah/soap/shampoo.html
Cyndi Norman and EHN are members of OTA. Here are pictures of the booth, Cyndi
and Connie Barker, EHN Board Chair, at the OTA trade show, May 2002 -- barb
http://consultclarity.com/tikvah/ota2002.html
Organic Tea Tree (8 oz)
http://www.uncleharrys.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=UHNP&Product_Code=31040&Category_Code=HP-31
(A nonprofit, Christian organization encouraging, educating and equipping
the environmentally sensitive ...)
http://www.sharecareprayer.org/
http://www.sharecareprayer.org/resources.html
I have a memory of my mother claiming there was a "mishap" at Shell Oil in Wood River
when my brother was an infant and I was about five. I've not found proof of that, but if anyone
knows for sure that there was a problem at Wood River circa 1943, I'd like to know. Cousins who
lived near that area are younger than I and don't know and their fathers are dead so they
cannot be asked. If there was a release from Shell in 1943, it settled as a chemical pall over south
St. Louis. Obviously, that refinery has had modern problems.
was that a true, viral flu, or a major flu-like reaction to the toxins that flowed down the
Mississippi River Valley to butt up against the Ozarks, which start to rise just south of St. Louis.
Until I learn more about the refinery in 1943, I'll put my buck on it having been a chemical-
induced flu, not viral.
cough -- I don't remember my father being affected, but then, he had a smoker's hack and so
he always had a strong cough. I do know he was not as ill as my mother. And for me, that
marked the beginning of what later -- around my forties -- was finally diagnosed: Chemical-
induced asthma. One can just imagine, with that as a background, how my body then reacted to perfumes that went from being made largely with plants and animal parts to being derived from petrochemicals . . . think HYDROCARBONS! -- barb
WILL HELP CLEAN UP THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER - SEPTEMBER 9, 1998
http://www.usdoj.gov/opa/pr/1998/September/411enr.htm
Shelter Ecology
Products catalog
http://www.ioa.com/~shelterecology/html/services_product_sales.html
Physician • Author • Activist • Mom
http://www.janettesherman.org/
"Thursday, March 7, 2002, Letters to the Editor, The Washington Post, Page A20
" In regard to the Feb. 22 front-page article about mammograms:
First, a mammogram does not prevent cancer; it can only find an existing cancer.
"Second, safer methods of diagnosis (without X-rays) are available, including thorough
physical examinations, ultrasound, MRI and thermography. The last takes a heat picture
showing the physiological function breast tissue. Thermography is available in
France, Australia and some centers in the United States. Given that every mammogram,
indeed every X-ray procedure, carries an increased risk of causing cancer,
development of this safe, non-radiation technique should be a priority. ..."
JANETTE D. SHERMAN, MD
