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An Integrative Approach to Environmental Intolerances

Explore the impact of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) on health and ways to manage symptoms caused by environmental triggers. Learn about symptoms, causes, and treatments for MCS. For more information, visit University of Wisconsin's Integrative Medicine Program.

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An Integrative Approach to Environmental Intolerances

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  1. An Integrative Approach to Environmental Intolerances

  2. Presented by Source content created by J. Adam Rindfleisch, MD, UW Integrative Medicine Program, and Asst. Prof., Dept. of Family Medicine, University of Wisconsin-Madison.

  3. What are environmental intolerances? • Multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS)  • Sick building syndrome  • Post 9/11 syndrome  • Silicone breast implant intolerance  • Gulf War syndrome  • Toxic mold syndrome  • Electromagnetic field intolerance  Reaction

  4. Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)

  5. How does MCS affect people? Can increase the cost of health care

  6. Understanding Environmental Intolerances How does MSC start? 

  7. • Appliances (87%)  • Ink (70%)  • Chlorine/water (55%)  • Furniture (54%)  • New carpet (38%)  • Salon products (33%)  • Outdoor parks (22%)  • Exhaust fumes (20%)  • Tobacco (17%)  • Pesticides (15%)  What locations or substances cause symptoms to occur? 

  8. What are the symptoms of MCS? • Headache (88%) • Burning eyes (77%) • Difficulty breathing/asthma (59%) • Nausea/GI (55%) • Dizziness (46%) • Problems concentrating/mental fog (32%) • Muscle pain (30%) • Fever (17%) • Unconsciousness (7%) • OTHER (51%)

  9. What causes MCS? • Overload of chemicals • Inflammation • Genes • Stress/Anxiety • Previous Negative Experience

  10. Understanding Environmental Intolerances What treatments are available?

  11. Understanding Environmental Intolerances What are some hints for working with a clinician?

  12. Understanding Environmental Intolerances What some general treatment guidelines • Use a holistic approach

  13. For More Information: University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine and Community Health https://www.fammed.wisc.edu/integrative

  14. An Integrative Approach to Environmental Intolerances

  15. FOR YOUR INFORMATION The information in this presentation is for general education. It is not meant to be used by a patient alone. Please work with your health care practitioner to use this information in the best way possible to promote your health.

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