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Informationen zum Autor Bonnye L. Matthews developed chemical sensitivity from work-related, low-level toxic exposure. She lives in Wasilla, Alaska. Klappentext This book, written from a patient's perspective, first defines chemical sensitivity, then describes its effects, and discusses strategies for dealing with it. A complete resource listing, information on documenting a case, expert opinions on CS and an examination of the issues are included. An appendix provides detoxification data. Zusammenfassung Written from a patient's perspective! this book defines chemical sensitivity! then describes its effects! and discusses strategies for dealing with it. It includes a resource listing! information on documenting a case! opinions on CS and an examination of the issues. It contains an appendix which provides detoxification data. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of ContentsForeword (by Robert James Sinaiko. M.D.) Preface 1. What Is Chemical Sensitivity? A Basic Introduction to CS A Medical Overview of CS Is CS Psychosomatic? 2. What It's Like to Have Chemical Sensitivity Experience During Disease Development Experience After Disease Development The Problem Patient with a Persistent Problem, Treated by Problem Physicians and Surrounded by Problem People 3. Coping with Chemical Sensitivity Physician and Patient Decisions Regarding Exposure Patient Education General Coping Strategies Warning 4. Resources for the Chemical Sensitive Legal Counsel Financial Resources Medical Resources Advocacy and Support Groups Information on Chemical Government Agencies Legislators 5. Documenting the Chemical Sensitive's Case Initial Phase Filing the Initial Claim Workers' Compensation Additional Documentation 6. Society and the Chemical Sensitive Issues in Chemical Sensitivity Where Do We Go from Here? Appendix A: Charts from Chapter 1 Appendix B: Detoxification Appendix C: Opinions of Experts Appendix D: Toxic Carpet Solution Glossary Bibliography Index ...
