ALLERGY AND
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION, OTTAWA BRANCH, CANADA
This group offers a wealth of information to help people with
environmental sensitivities.
AMERICAN P.I.E. Environmental activism and information - Environmental Information Phone Line, Enviro Info Online, more
THE ANNIE APPLESEED PROJECT Information, education, advocacy and awareness on complementary, alternative, natural cancer therapies
CHEMICAL INJURY INFORMATION NETWORK Publishes a monthly newsletter "Our Toxic Times" which has many housing ads, tips on finding safer housing, etc. Website offers a U.S. pollution map.
CHRONIC FATIGUE SYNDROME, FIBROMYALGIA AND CHEMICAL SENSITIVITY COALITION OF CHICAGO Offers a great newsletter called The Canary News, and many resources.
THE CLARION A newsletter featuring resources & activism for people with MCS, CFIDS, & related illnesses.
COALITION AGAINST TOXINS Coalition Against Toxins is based in the Southern Appalachian mountains in Asheville, NC and is dedicated to the education of the public about toxic products that damage health and cause disease to humans, animals and the ecosystems in which they live so that society can make a shift to safer, non-disease causing products.
ENVIRONMENTAL ILLNESS SOCIETY OF CANADA Canadian support group.
GLOBAL RECOGNITION CAMPAIGN Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and other Chemically Induced Illnesses, Diseases & Injury affecting civilians and military personnel
NATALIE GOLOS: "ENERGY - THE ESSENCE OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH" Suggestions for healthy living
(HEAL) HUMAN ECOLOGY ACTION LEAGUE This is one of the oldest organizations in the world concerned about the health effects of environmental exposures.
HEAL OF SOUTHERN ARIZONA A chapter of the Human Ecology Action League, HEALSoAz has been helping members learn how to cope with MCS, educating the public about MCS and the health effects of chemicals since 1983.
HEALTH & ENVIRONMENT RESOURCE CENTER This website has lots of information & a live chat area.
THE HUMAN ECOLOGY STUDY GROUP (HESG) Chartered in 1967 as a support group for the patients of Dr. Theron G. Randolph (1906-1995). Now supporting his archives at Harvard and SW College of NM. Contact Vilma Valentine Kinney, 270 N.E. Randolph St., Peoria, IL 61606, 309-685-2437, or e-mail (no website): v.valentinekinney@worldnet.att.net
IMMUNE WEB is a mailing list/resource center for people with various immune-system related ailments such as: chronic fatigue syndrome, candida, lupus, fibromyalgia, Epstein-Barr, multiple allergies, environmental illness, chemical sensitivity, etc. See site for housing ads: http://immuneweb.org/classifieds
MCS NYC This website's general introduction and resource list was compiled to assist New Yorkers who have suffered chemical injury. It is hoped that this website will also be valuable to anyone trying to understand, cope with, and assist someone with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), or Environmental Injury (EI).
NATIONAL CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH STRATEGIES, INC. (NCEHS) Mary Lamielle, Executive Director A private, non-profit organization. For over 20 years, the Center has provided information and technical assistance, and presents workshops and training on environmental hazards and safer alternatives. Phone (856) 429-5358, (856) 816-8820ncehs@ncehs.org
NOVA SCOTIA ALLERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION Information
about environmental illness, multiple chemical sensitivity and less
toxic living. Related site: Guide to Less Toxic Products from the Environmental Health Association of Nova Scotia
SATORI-5 An
information and resource website for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis [CFS/PPS/CIFDS],
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity [TILT/EI], and Hazardous Radiations
Sickness sufferers, including the webmasters own harrowing
experiences with these illnesses, and covering the best in
conventional and alternative health approaches to them.
WASHINGTON TOXICS COALITION a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting our health.
AIR FILTRATION E. L. Foust custom-made air filters, charcoal masks 630-834-4952 800-EL FOUST www.foustco.com
Unique cellulose/charcoal air filters for the nose www.nosefilters.com
ASK ANNIE Free newsletters about Green Living & Eco-Info
CANARY COSMETICS Natural mineral powder make-up - cosmetics for sensitive people
COSMETICS/PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS Fully organic skincare, haircare, personal products, cosmetics
FURNATURE Healthy furniture for a healthier you.
HEALTHY FLYING Travel tips for the chemically sensitive by Diana Fairechild
THE HEALTHY GROCER Online shopping - most items can be shipped to your home!
JACKI'S RESOURCE PLACE Lots of great links to MCS aware companies and organizations
JANICE CORP. has a barrier cloth Sleepsack to use in motel rooms. Slip it between the sheets & be safe from whatever may be on the motel bed. Phone 1-800-526-4237
KB COTTON PILLOWS All natural, non-toxic, 100% cotton pillows
MCS RELIEF Reading and computer boxes
NATURE'S COUNTRY STORE Online country store featuring beauty products, pet & baby products, books, supplements, air purifiers, toys and gifts. Meet all your needs online.
ORGANIC FOOD NETWORK - ILLINOIS Order The Guide to Eating Organic In and Around Chicago and buy food direct from organic farmers - 26 pages of locally grown (Midwest USA) organic food sources from farmers markets, community-supported agriculture farms, food co-ops, home delivery services, also mail order and internet sources for foods that don't typically grow in the Midwest. To purchase the Guide send $6 (includes $1 postage) to: Organic Food Network, P.O. Box 4086, Wheaton, IL 60189. For more info and to get on the OFN Friends e-mail list at no cost, e-mail with the word "subscribe" or call 630-836-1864 - e-mail address: OFN2@aol.com
Outdoor pool and heated whirlpool spa with a salt
generator to eliminate chlorine use, Austin, TX
www.habitatsuites.com
Ozonated indoor pool (very low chlorine), Milwaukee, WI
www.jccmilwaukee.org/aquatics.html
Low-chlorine indoor/outdoor mineral springs pool, Hot
Springs, SD (chlorine usually added at 9am - go M-F before 9am to avoid)
www.evansplunge.com
Low-chlorine and no-chlorine outdoor mineral water pools, Corona, CA
www.glenivy.com
Bromine-treated indoor swimming pool, Chicago, IL
www.holmesplace.com (select USA as country, then Chicago)
Do you know of a less-toxic pool? E-mail us at mcstravel@aol.com
SUNGOLD SOAP Soap that is purely soap - no scents, no animal products - vegetarian and vegan soap, no chemicals used. Shampoo-like soap also available.
TENTS MADE OF COTTON Cotton duck tents - order it without a floor because mildew will collect on the bottom of the floor.
OCALA, FLORIDA Mike Helms is building an MCS safe house right now. Phone him at 352-867-5776
WESTERN SPRINGS, ILLINOIS Molidor Custom Builders call Tom or Nancy at 630-789-1500
GRESHAM, OREGON Cecil Smith Construction: building Oregon's healthier homes. Call 503-666-8746 or www.healthyhomebuilder.com
TERMITICIDE ALTERNATIVES If you are building a new home & wondering about the alternatives to chemical termiticides, check out termite mesh at www.termiteprotectiontreatment.com
CUSTOM CABINETRY AND FURNITURE Formaldehyde & chemical free For info phone 870-453-5433 or www.southshore.com/~crbslf
"THE NATURAL PAINT BOOK" by Edwards and Lawless is a complete guide to natural paints, recipes, and finishes. Learn to make your own casein paint, quark finishes (made from milk), and limestone finishes. ISBN 0-87596-914-3
"CREATING A HEALTHY HOUSEHOLD" by Lynn Bower. Learn how to make your home as healthy as possible. John Bower has written great books on how to build, remodel or choose non-toxic housing. All books are now out of print, so order used at Amazon.com or Half.com.
"DISABILITY LITERARY JOURNAL" Launched By Online Newspaper. Contact: Sharon Wachsler, Editor. Breath & Shadow; A Journal of Disability Culture and Literature for info: BreathandShadow@aol.com or 413-625-9820 www.abilitymaine.org/breath
"HEALTHY BUILDING - HOW TO GET IT BUILT YOUR OWN WAY" by Gail Dagostino details the building of her non-toxic home in Arizona. To order send $49.99, AZ residents add 6.3% tax. Add $5 for priority mail. Send to: Dagostino, 2216 Shoshone Dr., Prescott, AZ 86305. Questions? call 928-445-3461
"OUR TOXIC WORLD, A WAKE UP CALL" by Doris J. Rapp, M.D. alerts the public to the dangers of toxic chemicals, very comprehensive and easy to understand, great resource section included. This 520 page book is available through www.drrapp.com for $24.95
"RATING GUIDE TO ENVIRONMENTALLY HEALTHY METRO AREAS" by Bob Weinhold. Out of print - available at www.amazon.com
"NATURAL HOME MAGAZINE"; Excellent resource for green living. http://www.naturalhomemagazine.com
GREENPEACE TRUE FOOD SHOPPING LIST
NATIONAL COALITION AGAINST THE MISUSE OF PESTICIDES
THE NORTHWEST COALITION FOR ALTERNATIVES TO PESTICIDES
THE
BEST PEST CONTROL CD-ROM By Stephen L. Tvedten
Stephen has safely and effectively controlled all pest problems
in over 350 schools without ever using any poisons. This
CD-ROM contains hundreds of safe alternative methods.
Center for Integrated Health Care - Dr. Alan Bain - Chicago, IL
Environmental Medicine Center - Dr. Robbins - Boca Raton, FL
Environmental Health Center - Dr. Rea - Dallas, TX
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING - Peggy Wolff, M.S., R.N.C.S., C.H.N. - Amherst, MA - non-toxic office
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