Biological Toolbox
Biological Toolbox
1- Symptoms of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
This document lists potential MCS symptoms, and the organ systems affected by the condition.
The document addresses the most common misconceptions about Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) and highlights the challenges faced by those with MCS, including the need for specific accommodations under Canadian law.
3- What To Do When You Come Down With Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)
This document defines the first steps to avoid triggering symptoms and stay safe from exposures to better manage MCS.
The document offers management practices for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) focusing on avoiding triggers and other advice for individuals to implement to improve well-being and cope with the condition’s challenges.
5- MCS Checklist for Managing Your Health
The document outlines strategies for managing daily life with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) all aimed at minimizing symptoms and exposure to potential triggers.
6 – Creating a Safe Bedroom for People with MCS
The document provides guidelines for creating a safe and healthy bedroom for individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), emphasizing clutter reduction, use of fragrance-free cleaning products, organic bedding, proper ventilation, choosing non-toxic furniture and paints to reduce exposure to potential triggers and improve sleep quality.
7 – Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Sample Disability Accommodations
This document outlines guidelines for providing disability accommodations to individuals with Multiple Chemical Sensitivities (MCS), focusing on creating a safer, less toxic, and more accessible environment through concrete and effective measures.
8 – Per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS)
This document discusses the environmental and health concerns associated with PFAS chemicals, their widespread use in consumer products, and offers guidance on reducing exposure by selecting safer alternatives.
9 – Instructions for Activity and Symptom Tracking – MCS
The document is meant to help individuals monitor their condition, gather data for healthcare professionals, communicate with workplace human resources, or provide information to legal professionals.
10 – Activity and Symptom Tracking Days of the Week MCS
This document offers a medium to track symptoms, their severity and the context in which they occurred throughout the week to better identify triggers, exposures and symptoms.
11 – Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Activity and Symptom Tracking
This document serves as a tool for individuals to document their symptoms, identify triggers, and measure severity over the week, facilitating the monitoring of their condition. It assists in compiling data for healthcare providers, communicating needs to workplace human resources, and supplying evidence to legal advisors.