Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Survival Guide
- ISBN-10
- 157224173X
- ISBN-13
- 9781572241732
- Category
- Medical / Immunology
- Pages
- 375
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2000
- Publisher
- New Harbinger Publications
- Author
- Pamela Reed Gibson
Description
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is a controversial medical diagnosis characterizing individuals who experience intense and adverse responses as a result of exposure to chemicals, frequently at doses far below those known to cause harm to the general population. The substances that can trigger an attack are often solvents, pesticides, fresh paint, new carpets, diesel exhaust, perfumes, and air fresheners.This much-needed book reviews what is known about MCS, describing the symptoms, detailing possible explanations for it, and providing step-by-step methods for coping with the illness.
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- 1995
- 669 pages
- Paperback
- Princeton Scientific Publishing Company, Incorporated
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