Are Perfumes Making You Sick? - Page 3

SPUGGIE J · 06-10-2007, 18:33

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Well Neil you certainly gave me a challenge there .( I have no qualifications in chemistry)

Googling came up with so much info that this post would fill the page with web addresses. Fortunately I found one site which which is jampacked with links to scientific info. I spent 2 hours fast reading it and tried some of the many links, and didn't even get to scan half of it. If you have a week to spare you might be able to look at all the info provided

EHN's General Links / F

The canadian Lung Association had some useful sites too - where you can watch videos. Seems that 'Fragrance Free' hospitals and workplaces are being set up there. (Who'd have thought that the canadians would be aware of such a thing as air pollution - you know what I mean - having all those lovely trees)

The New Brunswick Lung Association - Workplaces

If after reading some of this ENORMOUS amount of info, you want to reduce the perfumes/poison in your home - try this link

Guide to Less Toxic Products

And I thought that living amoungst all the chemical plants around here was bad enough. Its safer out than in going on some of whats on these sites.

MargaretR · 06-10-2007, 18:33

"hughie" is the sound you make when heaving vomit (said in a scottish accent of course)

Eric · 06-10-2007, 18:33

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Originally Posted by katex

What the hek does that mean Spuggie !?

I do believe he is referring to the "technicolor yawn."

SPUGGIE J · 06-10-2007, 18:39

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Originally Posted by [email protected]

"hughie" is the sound you make when heaving vomit (said in a scottish accent of course)

Full blast is hughie urquart.

MargaretR · 11-10-2007, 15:47

How Toxic Are You? from Channel4.com
If you need some more info on this topic watch Channel 4 tonight (Thurs) 8pm

shillelagh · 12-10-2007, 13:54

BBC NEWS | Health | Doing housework can cause asthma

One excuse for not doing the housework!!!!

BERNADETTE · 12-10-2007, 14:07

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Originally Posted by shillelagh

BBC NEWS | Health | Doing housework can cause asthma

One excuse for not doing the housework!!!!

Like we need one

We could go back to using natural stuff but then again we won't

WillowTheWhisp · 12-10-2007, 17:59

That'll give my daughter a perfect excuse not to do any dusting. I never use those sort of sprays though. I used all Melaleuca products and prefer to put the stuff on the duster rather than spray it onto the furniture.

MargaretR · 12-10-2007, 18:06

After all the websearching I have done lately, I have binned a lot of cleaning products. I have ordered some positively chemical free toiletries.
(but I am only half way down a bottle of genuine Chanel no5 perfume and just cant bring myself to throw it out)

Ianto.W. · 13-10-2007, 16:59

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Only reson I knew my first hubby was from North of the Border

Proper chap he was found her a job in the iron foundry and stopped on the dole himsef. Not acushy job like caring for a lovely man like me.

MargaretR · 19-10-2007, 11:34

Channel 4 has now broadcast two programmes titled -'How Toxic are You?'
If you watched them you will know why I am resurrecting this thread.
If you didn't watch - you can still watch them - on your pc - by downloading and registering (free) to use 4oD (channel 4 on demand).
4oD
(You can watch other channel 4 programmes you missed too)

panther · 19-10-2007, 12:29

lol what a load of tripe, what makes you ill is dirty sods who dont clean!!!
as for house work giving you asthma!!!...............i do it everyday and theres nowt wrong with my lungs!!!

katex · 11-05-2008, 16:15

Just a tag-on to this discussion. Last week in Blackpool, myself, Mez and the gang had a ride down to Cleveleys on the tram. Young man gets on during return journey absolutely stinking of some sort of aftershave. My stomach was heavily gurgling and lungs wheezing, and couldn't wait for the journey to end. Mez, on the other hand, was going the shade of a gooseberry and I was ready to get out the sick bag for her.

We had to cut short our journey, and walk the rest of the way to the hotel. Just a reminder to folks if you are going to be in close proximity to other people, please do not douche yourself with your sickening fragrances. I would never dream of wearing perfume if travelling publicly, going to the theatre, etc. (except small amount if I were being escorted by someone who may get close to me later

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There again, difficult, 'cause you usually wear it for other people don't you ? Or do you ? What difference do you think it makes to other people as to your attraction ?

BERNADETTE · 11-05-2008, 16:21

Tend to wear perfume because I like it nothing to do with trying to attract somebody. Having said that I don't douse myself in it just a discreet spray.

katex · 11-05-2008, 16:39

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Originally Posted by BERNADETTE

Tend to wear perfume because I like it nothing to do with trying to attract somebody. Having said that I don't douse myself in it just a discreet spray.

I think that is fine Bernie ... just some people want the whole world to smell their perfume, just like the ones who have been playing their boom ! boom ! music from their convertibles today. Keep your tastes to yourself.