MCS Awareness: Winter 2013 Updates and Insights

MCS Awareness: Winter 2013 Updates and Insights
About MCS-Aware
MCS-Aware is the UK’s only registered charity dedicated to Environmental Illness, supporting individuals with sensitivities to chemicals, food, and electromagnetic exposure. Benefits include quarterly magazines, online newsletters, forums, and support groups. Visit their website at www.mcs-aware.org for information or a free sample magazine.
Current Projects
The charity is conducting a Housing Survey to improve housing conditions for individuals with Environmental Illness (E.I.). Support the initiative by completing the survey online.
Home Care Recommendations for MCS Sufferers
The NICE guideline for CFS/ME highlights the need for quiet, dark environments and avoiding household products like cleaning supplies or air fresheners. Such recommendations are beneficial for those with chemical sensitivities.
Electrical Sensitivity (ES) Overview
Symptoms of ES include headaches, fatigue, warmth, tingling, and sleep disturbances. Common triggers are EMF sources such as mobile phones, Wi-Fi, and low-energy lighting. While Sweden officially recognizes ES, support in other countries remains limited.
Management and Resources for ES
Avoiding exposure is the primary method to manage ES symptoms. Protective measures like reducing EMF sources and using shielding materials can help. For resources, access the ES Directory at www.esdirectory.org.uk.
Closing Thoughts
MCS-Aware continues to champion awareness, provide resources, and advocate for improved living conditions for those with Environmental Illness.