Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Descriptions of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) first appeared in the medical literature in the 1960's. It is a chronic, polysymptomatic condition, and affected individuals report recurrent flares of illness when exposed to low levels of environmental chemicals, which were previously tolerated. Women represent 70 to 80% of the affected population. Many MCS patients report an identifiable, acute, or subacute exposure event in which they inhaled, absorbed, or ingested toxic levels of a particular chemical agent... Continue Reading

Chronic Fatique Syndrome
Fatigue is a common complaint. It is present in a variety of specific disorders including depression, cancer, renal failure, renal dialysis, epilepsy, brain injury, multiple sclerosis and HIV/AIDS... Continue Reading

Fibromyalgia
Musculoskeletal pain is the most frequently reported complaint in health interview surveys. In the general population, 15% report musculoskeletal pain... Continue Reading

Sick Building Syndrome
Indoor air quality (IAQ) has declined because of comprehensive energy conservation campaigns and because high energy prices have motivated people to tighten dwellings, public buildings and schools. The air exchange in many homes is at a historically low level. Cheaper construction materials, which off-gas chemicals, have also contributed to indoor air pollution as well... Continue Reading