Avoiding exposure to chemicals that trigger symptoms is considered a first line treatment for those suffering from multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS). Dr. Pamela Reed Gibson, university Professor and author of 'Multiple Chemical Sensitivity: A Survival Guide', surveyed hundreds of MCS sufferers regarding the effectiveness of treatments they had tried and chemical avoidance lead the pack. Environmental chemical exposures are thought to play a role in all the illnesses we cover on this site so chemical avoidance (or reduction at least) may be helpful for them too. How effective has chemical avoidance been for you?

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