Chemical Sensitivity & Allergies

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I have become very aware in recent years of the growing number of people who are affected by chemicals found in every day life.  This lens is to further highlight this issue and to offer a some help for those who may be chemically sensitive or who would just like to reduce the amount of harmful chemicals they are exposed to.  Tests have shown that when we are exposed to harmful chemicals (through breathing them in, ingesting them via food and drink or absorbing them through our skin) traces of them can be found in every major organ of our bodies within 26 seconds of them entering our bodies.  I for one am appalled and frightened when I read this sort of information and am proud to be supporting people across the UK reduce the amount of chemicals in their homes.  If you would like to join them please feel free to visit us at the ENJO UK Website.

What is Chemical Sensitivity?

Chemical sensitivity is also known as multiple chemical sensitivity, MCS, environmental illness and multiple allergy. The extent of the sensitivity can vary but the common theme amongst them all is that sufferers are sensitive to chemicals found in every day life. Sufferers have allergic reactions to these chemicals with symptoms including sore throat and nose, runny nose, sneezing, rashes, breathing difficulties and nausea.

Top 10 Triggers of Chemical Sensitivity in the Home

The most common triggers for chemically sensitive people in the home are:

1. Carpets
2. Paint
3. Perfumes and aftershaves
4. Air fresheners and fragrances
5. Household cleaning products
6. Newspapers and magazines
7. Cigarette smoke
8. Electrical appliances
9. Personal hygiene products and cosmetics
10. Furniture

Allergic to the 21st Century

Channel 4 Documentary about Chemical and Electrosensitivities

First Cut documentary "Allergic to the 21st Century". Produced and directed by Anne-Claire Pilley, for the UK's Channel 4.
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Recommended Chemical Sensitivity Resources

Some good websites to check out.

BBC Article about two MCS sufferers
An interesting article written on the BBC website about two sufferers of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity UK Website
A useful resource with some detailed information about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and some good links to other resources and recommended products for MCS sufferers.
Non-toxic Living
Reducing your exposure to harmful chemicals
21st Century Chemical Free Cleaning - ENJO
Award-winning products improving the health of millions of people around the world. Fibre-based cleaning is exploding around the world and is set to replace chemical cleaning over the next decade. Read more about how this can improve the health of sufferers of MCS, asthma and allergies and protect the health of all others.

Chemically Injured Documentary

The true story of living with Chemical Sensitivity

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Ways to Reduce Chemicals in the Home

Vastly improve indoor air quality to make your home safer and healthier with these tips.

Here are some tips on how to reduce the chemicals in the home and improve indoor air quality:

Hard Flooring - use hardwood floorboards treated with natural beeswax or ceramic tiles or natural stone.

Carpets - use second hand carpets or carpets that have been aired for at least 6 months.

Furniture - avoid furniture made of particle board which releases formaldehyde. Use hardwood, stainless steel of glass furniture instead.

Paints - water based paints are usually fume free but solvent free eco-friendly paints are best.

Cleaning products - by far the best modern products are fibre based products that clean without the use of any chemicals. Not to be confused with "eco-friendly" and "natural" cleaning products which still contain chemicals (plant based rather than petrochemical based). See video below.

Feature on Eliminating Cleaning Chemicals in the Home

An example of how to eliminate common cleaning chemicals from the home

This is a video of a daytime TV programme in Canada which shows a demonstration of ENJO, an award-winning product range which eliminates the need for any cleaning chemicals in the home. The 100% chemical free solution not only makes the home safer and healthier it also cleans over 6 times more effectively. Scientifically proven - its set to be the future of cleaning. See what you think.
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