If you would like to learn more about EI/MCS, here are some good sites to help you out:

The Environmental Health Network of California has filed a petition with the FDA to have the fragrance "Eternity" by Calvin Klein declared misbranded. The basis of this petition is the lack of a warning label on the product informing consumers that all the materials in the product and the product has not been adequately tested for safety. After an independently-funded analysis of this product, it was found to contain chemicals known to be on the hazardous waste list and that cause neurological and other problems. For more information about this petition and how YOU can tell the FDA that you're in favor of the petition, please see: "The Environmental Health Network of California files Petition with the FDA".

AdventureCam's Links to Colorado, the Outdoors, Friends and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

Asthma, Allergy and Chemical Sensitivity - a research website within the fields of Asthma and Asthma-like Symptoms, Allergy and Allergy-like Symptoms, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Strong Scents and Odors, and Sensory Hyperreactivity. Run by Associate professor, Dr Eva Millqvist MD, PhD.

Alpha Omega Christian Communities for the Chemically Injured - a group of Christians who have come together in an effort to help ourselves and others like us who have been injured by the rampant use of chemicals in our society. Also, the founder is now pastoring a church for people with MCS. It is called The Outdoor Chapel and is an outdoor church.

American Environmental Health Foundation - affiliated with the Environmental Health Center of Dallas; contains a catalog of environmentally safe products, articles, and more.

CFS Corner - Our main objective right now is to get the people with CFS/CFIDS (PWCs), the caretakers, and the medical personnel to take the effort and time to really help us to gather the histories and common areas needed to make this site work.  There are those who believe, at last, that finding the real cause(s) is just around the corner.  It may well be, and we all pray they are right.  However, until that time comes, including the time needed to develop and deliver the proper treatments, we must live each day with this "DREADED DISEASE".

Chemical Hypersensitivity 101 - written with the hope of increasing awareness of the medical condition known as Chemical Hypersensitivity (CH) (aka Environmental Illness[EI] and Multiple Chemical Sensitivity [MCS]).

Chemical Injury Awareness Ribbon Project - The point of this pin is to create awareness that we actually have a "cause" (recall how the red ribbon and pink ribbon created awareness for AIDS and breast cancer) and is all inclusive regarding the vast numbers of disorders/illnesses that are a result of toxic exposures.

Chemical Injury Information Network (CIIN) - The Chemical Injury Information Network (CIIN) is a tax-exempt, non-profit, charitable support and advocacy organization run by the chemically injured for the benefit of the chemically injured. It focuses primarily on education, credible research into Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), and the empowerment of the chemically injured.

The Earth Web - We are a mixed bag of individuals from all around the world and from all  walks of life who have a variety of illnesses and syndromes that can be directly related to exposures to chemicals.  These illnesses include Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), Chronic Fatigue and Immune Dysfunction Syndrome (CFS/CFIDS), Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), Gulf War Syndrome (GWS), Agent Orange-related disorders, as well as a variety of autoimmune and other disorders which can be triggered and/or exacerbated by exposures to toxic chemicals. We are the "Planetary Canaries" using our collective voices to raise public awareness about an issue that affects the health and safety of every individual on Earth, human and non-human alike, as well as the Earth herself: the pervasive and indiscriminate use of toxic chemicals.

Environmental Awareness Emblems - Custom-made emblems to represent Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and signify our environment and the pollutants we breathe in our daily lives. Gas, smoke, perfumes, and other odors in our society are making the chemically-sensitive physically sick. The water we drink, the food we eat, and sick building syndrome are concerns in our environment. These custom-designed emblems bring Environmental Awareness to these issues. The Emblems have a heat-sealed backing which can be either ironed or sewed on. Choose your own logo and words with the earth emblem. Some of the proceeds will go to MCS research.

Environmental Health Network [of California] (EHN) - EHN works toward increasing access for those disabled by Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). EHN has advocated for fragrance-free meeting attendance in San Francisco Bay Area cities of San Francisco, Oakland and Berkeley. They have also advocated for a move toward indoor air quality with two members participating in the Air Quality Circle of the Sustainable San Francisco plan.

Environmental Illness Information and Resources - A wonderful collection of information about EI/MCS, including photos of MCS sufferers, and a really "telling" scan of the warning label that came off one of those horrid "air fresheners" that automatically spray in the public restrooms!

Environmental Illness Society of Canada

Fragranced Products Information Network - a grass roots effort to educate on the chemicals used and the health effects of fragranced products. TONS of information especially concerning fragranced products, including an analysis of 2 popular perfume products with a complete listing of the chemicals found in them! A MUST SEE SITE!

GR8RX - Your On-Line Source For Total Life Enhancement - Articles about mold toxicity, keeping your pets away from toxic chemicals, and much more!

Health & Environment Resource Center - is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization whose primary mission is to inform the public on the relationship between environment and health through articles, newsgroups, publications, and one-on-one correspondence. Contains a "Wall of Personal Testimony" page with personal stories of those injured by chemicals.

HEALTHY HOMES - Are you poisoning your children? (Article) I would like to share this information with you. It's pretty scary when you think of all those people who use toxic chemicals to clean their home and don't know the dangers. I used to be one of those people who had no clue that the chemicals I was using were so harmful.

Helle Kongevang's Home Page - contains tons of great info in both English and Danish!

The "House from Hell"- Story of a family forced from their home due to toxic chemicals - unburned hydrocarbons of # 2 heating fuel that were a direct result of an oil burner fire, prior to their ownership.

Immune Web - Immune is for people (and their SO's, family, friends, and medical care workers) with various immune-system related ailments such as: chronic fatigue syndrome, candida, lupus, fibromyalgia, Epstein-Barr, multiple allergies, environmental illness, chemical sensitivity, etc., and the symptoms that result from any of the above, including learning disabilities, migraines, asthma, hypoglycemia, etc.

Human Ecology Action League (HEAL) - For twenty years, HEAL has provided current information about the health effects of environmental and chemical exposures from the unique perspective of noted professionals, as well as from those who have experienced and dealt with numerous exposure-related illnesses

Less Toxic Living - BETTER HEALTH by reducing personal exposure to pollution

MCS Advocacy Fund - established to help those people disabled from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) who, because of their illness and consequent unemployment, need physical and financial help for their very survival.

MCS - Allergy Help - Contains info about allergies, reference books, CRT problems, doctor problems, food rotation, immune systems in allergies, sick buildings, toxic-algae, and low body temperature, where to shop for special MCS needs, plus an MCS chat page.

MCS/EI/CI Information - including resources for those filing for Social Security Disability benefits, as well as general MCS/EI/CI information.

MCS for Beginners - This site is designed for people who have recently figured out that they have multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS) and need some guidance on finding resources to help them cope with the syndrome. Having had MCS for over four years and having to find the vast majority of this information on her own, the site's author thought she would try to help the MCS community and provide a "springboard" for folks who are just now figuring out they have MCS.

MCS Homepage: Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - Updated information about MCS and MCS-related topics including Alternative medicine, Gene Therapy, Reaction to Electromagnetic Field and Radiation, and more!

MCS Referral & Resources - Professional outreach, patient support, and public advocacy devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, accommodation, and prevention of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Disorders

MCS Resources - For people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity/Environmental Illness. Contains MCS Housing page ("Connecting the Real Estate community and people with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity") and Safer Travel Directory information.

MCSurvivors - A Resource Web Site for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Environmental Illness

The Mining Company's Allergy Information - contains lots of information about allergies, including several previous articles (some of which are regarding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity).

Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - My view of MCS and ways to cope with it - Lists MCS resources, MCS articles, non toxic cleaning recipes, toxic chemical lists, help with finding less toxic products to use, and what I am doing to try to heal from my MCS.

My Thoughts - A forum for reflection on a variety of topics regarding Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (Environmental Illness, Fragrance Sensitivity), including: Sundays That Stink, Scents To Die For -- Literally, Scents in the Workplace, and MCS resources on other sites (by Dan Knight).

Joe Hawkins: Thoughts on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - Plus proof, plus the ammunition you need to beat the psychiatrists and psychologists and physicians who try to say it is all in your head! Also contains links to other sites and more information concerning MCS!

Nature's Country Store - contains many wonderful sections, including the MCS-CI Business Directory, the Lighter Side of MCS-CI, Canary Auctions, and Canary Cosmetics.

noFragrance.org - devoted to answering basic questions about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS). SO WHAT'S WRONG WITH TRYING TO SMELL NICE? Nothing in itself. But the chemicals that are used to propagate fragrance can be quite toxic to some people. This isn't a matter of taste or unpleasantness; people who suffer from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) become physically sick, often to the point of being incapacitated, when exposed to artificial fragrances. A minimal amount of exposure is enough to hurt. For instance, a trace of scented laundry detergent in a room can force an MCS sufferer in the room to flee—or get very sick.

North Carolina Chemical Injury Network - founded because there was no North Carolina organization that was dedicated exclusively to providing support for NC chemically affected people. NCCIN is a Organizing effort in Progress.

Nova Scotia Allergy and Environmental Health Association - a volunteer, non- profit, advocacy action,& educational organization. NSAEHA was established in 1985 and publishes UPdate; contains a variety of news and info about living with MCS as well ways to decrease toxic exposures.

Rest Ministries - Rest Ministries, Inc., is a service ministry for people who live with chronic illness or pain.

Satori-5: Info and resources on ME/CFS, MCS/EI, and Hazardous Radiations Sickness [HRS] - created by a sufferer of all three.

Smelling Good But Feeling Bad - Synthetic Perfumes, Colognes and Scents Are Turning Up Noses - article by Damon Franz and Holly Prall (Green Living E-magazine).

Those with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity or Environmental Illness - Can You Take the Heat? (Stop for a while, kick back and cool off!).

You Make Me Sick! - PERFUMES, CHEMICALS, AND YOU...

American Academy of Environmental Medicine - contains general information regarding environmental illness, along with a searchable database to help you locate the nearest AAEM-certified physician in your area.

David Buscher, M.D. - Northwest Center for Environmental Medicine - located in Bellevue, WA. Dr. David Buscher is a specialist in this field of medicine and can help you learn the state of your health, how to be tested and treated.  The Northwest Center for Environmental Medicine offers a pleasant and soothing atmosphere where you can talk to other who have been through the treatments and can offer support during this time. 

Dorothy Calabrese MD - Care for the Environmentally Sensitive. Treat the root cause - not just symptoms.

Center for Occupational & Environmental Medicine - Allan D. Lieberman, M.D. - Specializing in treatment for patients with environmentally triggered health problems, as well as chemical injuries.

Dr. Doris Rapp - Help for children (or adults) who are hyperactive, asthmatic, disruptive, or suffering from chronic colds, allergies, or learning problems (Attention Deficit Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, etc.)

Dr. Gloria Gilbere - a doctor's personal odyssey of recovering from Leaky Gut Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, and Fibromyalgia. (Author of "I Was Poisoned by my Body")

Environmental Health Center - Dallas - At the EHC-D, we help patients to overcome chemical-related injury and thrive in healthy, active lifestyles. As the world leaders in the diagnosis and treatment of the environmental aspects of chronic disease, we combine traditional medicine with therapies that incorporate the latest research in the field to optimize the health of each patient.

Robbins Environmental Medicine Center - a state-of-the art center for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic illness caused by allergy, asthma, toxicity, chemical sensitivity (MCS), chemical poisoning, food sensitivity, immune dysfunction, indoor air pollution, sick building, perfumes, pesticides, consumer products, etc.  Dr. Albert F. Robbins is Board Certified in Occupational Medicine, Preventive Medicine, and Environmental Medicine. (NOTE: Dr. Robbins is Jacki's Environmental Physician!)

Bioprobe - A people friendly site where you can learn about the potential health effects of "silver" dental fillings that contain up to 50% mercury, a very toxic substance! We have assembled a vast array of information keyed to a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ's) that you can view on-site or download, as you desire.

Claire Gilbert's "Blazing Tattles" Articles on Dentistry - including "Alternative Dental Resources" (list of dentists that practice alternative dentistry and related referrences), "Are Teeth the Root of Most Disease? (from Thomas Levy, M.D. - description of the effects of mercury and other dental dangers on your health), "Hulda Clark, Ph.D., N.D., talks with Frank Jerome, D.D.S. about cleaning up your dentalware" (discussion about the dangers of metal in your mouth and how to use alternatives; how to find an alternative dentist), "If Not Silver Fillings, What? Materials Reactivity Testing" (information from Clifford Consulting & Research about how to test for sensitivities to dental material).

Hal A. Huggins, DDS, MS - Research In Dental Toxicity - Hugnet and Dr. Huggins are devoted to providing information and education to the public about dental materials (such as mercury, dental amalgam, nickel, and root canals) and practices that may be connected to health issues. Hugnet also discusses some of the emerging techniques being utilized to ensure safer dentistry.

Aspartame (NutraSweet) Toxicity Information Center - Mark Gold's extensive site on aspartame, including detailed scientific and general documentation regarding the toxicity of aspartame, NutraSweet, Equal, Diet Coke, Diet Pepsi, and other aspartame-containing items. Web page includes real-life reports of acute and chronic toxicity due to long-term ingestion. Also included is extensive scientific and general information and resources.

Mission Possible at DORway - Mission Possible is an Atlanta, Georgia, based organization founded and run by Mrs. Betty Martini.  Since 1993 Betty has worked ceaselessly to spread the word that aspartame is a toxic poison unfit for human consumption... a slow neurotoxin that is especially bad for diabetics.  Many of the letters, news releases, and messages she has initiated and assembled can be found here at DORway, to be downloaded and disseminated as you see fit.

Ask the Bugman - Richard Fagerlund, B.C.E., Integrated Pest Management/Environmental Services - interesting site!

Beyond Pesticides - National Coalition Against the Misuse of Pesticides - provides the public with useful information on pesticides and alternatives to their use. With this information, people can and do protect themselves and the environment from the potential adverse public health and environmental effects associated with the use and misuse of pesticides.

Get Set, Incorporated - Non-toxic Pest Control

Jen-Par Enterprises - Environmental and People Safe Products, including "Not Nice to Lice" - an alternative to pesticides for lice eradication - as well as many other products and information.

New York Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides (NYCAP) - a 501(c)(3) non-profit grassroots organization committed to the elimination of pesticide hazards. Through education and outreach, NYCAP seeks to improve public and environmental health by promoting safer alternatives to pesticides, and campaigning for environmentally-sound public policy.

Pesticides, Wetlands & the Game of Golf - Our website was created for sharing our story and other victims' stories and for educating the general public on the hazards of pesticide or chemical use, particularly in wetlands relating to the game of golf. Please visit the Links Page as it contains a wealth of information on the environmental and health effects from all use of pesticides or other toxic chemicals and on what is wrong with the system.

A.D.Comtronics & Engineering - Your friends in sensible health alternatives.

Allergy and Environmental Health Association - Nova Scotia (AEHA-NS) - "Natural" gas may be harmful to your health. It is "the most important source of indoor air pollution responsible for generating illness [in 47,000 patients]," surpassing even pesticides or passive tobacco smoke. "For the chemically susceptible individual, this may be the worst form of fuel." AEHA-NS and its coalition partners are investigating the harmful effects of piper natural gas on environmentally induced illness/chemical sensitivity, asthma and allergies as part of the Environmental Assessment of the Sable Island Gas Project proposal.

Allergy-Free Gardening - The revolutionary guide to allergy-free landscaping! (Note from Jacki - VERY interesting concepts!!)

AllHealthLinks.com - Non Toxic Living - General Health Information

Anderson Laboratories of West Hartford, Vermont - An independent toxicology laboratory. Your source of reliable information about the health effects of indoor air pollution with toxic chemicals and Sick Building Syndrome.

Annie's Chronic Illness/Pain Page

Aroma of Christ Ministries - a ministry to those with MCS and other chronic illnesses, led by a Christian with MCS. (Includes a prayer chain and newsletters.)

Ask Annie - Our in-house expert and best selling author ("Clean and Green"), Annie Berthold-Bond, answers your questions for a healthy and healing home! Sign up for the free Care2 Ask Annie Newsletter, peruse the Q&A's below, visit our Green Living Channels, or ask Annie directly!

Better Basics - the how-to site for less toxic living (edited by Annie Berthold-Bond).

The Candida Page - Candida Albicans/Candidiasis Web Site with tons of information about candida (yeast) infections and links to other resources.

ChemFinder WebServer - Enter a chemical name, CAS Number, molecular formula, or molecular weight to search our database.

Conditions and Diseases Web Site Links - a health directory with lots of information (including MCS)!

FMS Wellness - Hope for all who suffer with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), and Chronic Pain

Food Can Make You Ill - Provides a complete guide to food intolerance including the problems with natural food chemicals. The site has a library of articles, a book shop, free newsletter and lots more.

Good Scents Sense - Perfumes, fragrances can affect respiratory patients.

A Healing Moment - A Biblical perspective on health and healing. Renew your mind and build your health with one healing moment at a time.

HealthlinkUSA - Excellent information concerning treatment, prevention, personal stories, research, support, email groups and much more, for hundreds of topics, from Acne to Yellow Fever.

The Healthy House Institute - We're here to help you improve your home's interior environment, especially its indoor air quality. (John and Lynn Bower)

Holistic Healing Web Page - Holistic healing and alternative medicine documentation, articles on nutrition, yoga, breathwork, toxic consumer products and many other subjects. 1000+ quality links to other holistic healing sites, conference and retreat listings, case histories of healings and transformation, important news items, holistic mailing list and USENET groups listings, practitioner directories, and much more!

The Invisible Disabilities Advocate - "Helping People Understand Chronic, Debilitating Illness!"

Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Digestion Information - Do you suffer from Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Heartburn, Acid Reflux Disease, or symptoms such as nausea, abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, or any other digestion related disorder?  This web site may help you to gain a better understanding of digestion and it's problems.

Job Accommodation Network - Work-Site Accommodation Ideas for Individuals with Fragrance Sensitivity. The Job Accommodation Network (JAN), established in 1983, has a long history of providing information regarding work-site accommodation ideas. JAN Human Factors Consultants provide employers, individuals with disabilities, rehabilitation specialists and others with practical information regarding the tools and techniques necessary to accommodate workers with limitations. The goal of a job accommodation is to reduce or eliminate workplace barriers to enable an individual with a disability to enjoy an equal employment opportunity.

Lorraine Day, M.D. - discusses Natural, Alternative Therapies for all Diseases and Special Facts about Cancer and AIDS

The Mining Company - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, Gulf War Illness, and Related Disorders

The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) - listing of "Common Indoor Air Pollutants" (PROOF from our Government that Fragrances are pollutants!!)

National MCS Awareness & Education Proclamation and Petition to United States Citizens - The MCS Beacon of Hope Foundation has presented President George W. Bush with a Proclamation, proclaiming the month of May as National MCS Awareness and Education Month. By adding your name to this petition, the collective total will be an Impressive show of Strength, Power, and Clout and represent the voices of each and everyone affected by MCS.

National Organization Mobilized to Stop Glutamate - The NoMSG mission is to educate consumers regarding the dangers of Monosodium Glutamate and the ways in which it is hidden; to encourage MSG-free products; to support MSG-sensitive individuals; and, to promote independent MSG research.

National Vaccine Information Center - Vaccines, immunizations or innoculations are recommended for every child born in the United States. A vaccination shouldn't hurt a child but sometimes they do. Before your child takes the risk, find out what it is.

Natural Healthcare for Your Family - Contains info about vaccinations, breast-feeding, fluoride, aspartame, and chemicals.

Nutrition Ministries - Nutrition Ministries' main focus is to promote a healthier body of believers through the teaching and support of good/sound nutrition and fitness principles.

Remedyfind - an independent, non-commercial and non-sponsored site that allows individuals and healthcare professionals to rate the effectiveness of the different treatments they have used for specific health conditions. The site now covers 9 health conditions: Allergies; Arthritis; Chronic Fatigue Syndrome; Depression; Digestive Problems; Fibromyalgia; Headaches; Multiple Chemical Sensitivity; and Sleep Disorders, and will be expanding to cover other conditions over time.

Safe Haven Community - We are working to create safe housing for those with chemical/electrical/environmental sensitivities.

Smells Can Make You Sick - by Rebecca Ephraim, RD, CCN, Conscious Choice, April 2002.

The Sojourner - Journey Home - a multitude of inspirational pages and encouragement for everyone, but especially those suffering from illnesses. Contains Christian News Column, Inspiration and Images, and Daily Empowerment sections.

"SONGS FROM A PORCELAIN TRAILER" - songs about the humor and tragedy of MCS life by veteran singer songwriter Kim Palmer. $10 for CD's $8 for tapes plus shipping. Read the album review/listen to sound samples/order at http://www.kimpalmersongs.com. E-mail Kim at: kpalmer@kachina.net.

(NOTE FROM JACKI: This CD is awesome! It is really a must for people dealing with MCS and is also great to share with family/friends who just don't understand!)

Telephone Counseling Ministry - HELPING TO BRING WHOLENESS TO LIVES FRAGMENTED BY CHRONIC ILLNESS. We are a national telephone counseling ministry. Our mission is to reach out to those persons struggling to overcome and cope with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS) and related disorders.

The Terrible Touch-Me-Nots - Ingredients to AVOID in personal care products. What you put on your skin can go into your body to affect your health and sense of well-being - either negatively or positively. You can choose which - if you know the facts (which the "cosmetic conspiracy" wants to hide from you).

Truth in Labeling Campaign - an all-volunteer, nonprofit organization whose purpose is to have all food clearly labeled. The MSG hidden in monosodium glutamate and other cosmetics, drugs, and food additives is one of our concerns. The MSG being sprayed on fruit, grain, nuts, and vegetables and potentially into drinking water, is of equal, if not greater, concern.