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Effects due to chemical sensitivities develop slowly, but once the immune system becomes hyper sensitized, it continues to over react to situations that previously presented no difficulty.
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Some of the systems include, Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (FCS) and Fibromyalgia.
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What are some of these irritants? -
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Pesticides which include insecticides (dandruff shampoo), fungicides (latex paints) and herbicides;Tobacco smoke; Vehicle exhausts; Solvents (paint thinner, acetone, lacquer Thinner); Formaldehyde (a glue used in the manufacture of carpets, furniture, etc) and Artificial Fragrances.
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There are more than 5000 chemicals used today in the manufacture of artificial fragrances, some of them are known carcinogens and effect the central nervous system.
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