WORLD~WIDE TOXIC INJURY
PROCLAMATION
WHEREAS: people of all ages throughout the world have developed illnesses
from Toxic Injury, also referred to by some as Chemically Induced Illness. In
the past some of those who developed intolerance to low-level exposure were
sometimes diagnosed with Chemical Sensitivity and/or Multiple Chemical
Sensitivity (MCS). This intolerance is now known to be caused by toxic-induced
changes in brain biochemistry. These changes are also called neural
sensitization. Toxic injuries can also include but are not limited to reactive
airway dysfunction, toxic encephalopathy, some cases of Parkinson’s and other
neural degenerative disease, gulf war illness, attention deficit disorder (ADD)
attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), increasing chemically related
cancers (like brain and neurologic cancers, leukemia, lymphoma, etc), as well as
some cases of multiple sclerosis (ms), autism, immune dysfunction, myalgic
encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), migraines, irritant asthma,
chronic/recurrent sinusitis and/or laryngitis, autoimmune disease, and more.
Widespread aching from toxic injury is sometimes labeled “fibromyalgia.”
WHEREAS: Toxic Chemical Injury is often characterized by heightened
sensitivity to very small amounts of air pollution, petrochemicals and other
toxins found in our everyday products and environment. It can be caused by
short-term or chronic exposure to one or more chemicals, frequently pesticides,
and solvents and can start at any age. It knows "NO" boundaries. Every
person, young, old, rich, poor, regardless of color, creed or education;
"EVERYONE" is at Risk!
WHEREAS: Toxic Injury may include multiple, often disabling illnesses,
affecting the respiratory, central nervous (brain), immune, musculoskeletal,
porphyrin, energy metabolism (energy generation for function of every body
cell), and endocrine systems and can be life threatening. Symptoms may include
but are not limited to severe headaches, poor coordination, and concentration,
short term memory loss, stroke-like symptoms and seizures, increased thirst,
heart palpations and/or increased blood pressure and heart rate (worse with
chemical exposure), chronic fatigue, aching joints and muscles, burning
sensation (skin, eyes, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genital urinary systems),
difficulty breathing and irritated eyes, nose, ears, throat, and/or skin rashes.
WHEREAS: Toxic Injury is a chronic debilitating condition for which there
is no known cure, causing serious financial, employment, learning, housing,
health, social and other consequences. It is crucial for those with Toxic Injury
to have the support and understanding of their government, families, friends,
and society in general as they struggle with the restrictions and isolation now
placed on them.
WHEREAS: Invisible (chemical) barriers stop those with chemical
hypersensitivity from enjoying the same rights and privileges others take for
granted but given environmental controls (less toxic materials, and procedures)
and reasonable accommodations, many of the chemically ill could once again be
self-reliant and financially independent.
WHEREAS: The prevalence of these illnesses and the lack of knowledge and
qualified doctors clearly warrant further education in this field for the public
in general, future as well as practicing doctors, dentists, rescue personnel as
well as other health care, social service, rehabilitation, housing, architects,
HVAC designers and installers, building maintenance and cleaning personnel,
school and employer/supervisory persons at schools, work places and public
facilities and pest control personnel. “Knowledge is Power”, and that Power
of Knowledge can save precious lives!
WHEREAS: There are diagnostic codes readily available for toxic effects
of many chemicals found in our everyday environment and surroundings.
WHEREAS: Those suffering with Toxic Injury deserve the same rights,
acknowledgment, respect, support and help allotted to other illnesses &
disabilities.
THEREFORE, I__________________________________________________(add your
title, name and Country/ Homeland) in support of increased awareness, education,
understanding and research into the causes, diagnosis, treatment and prevention
of Toxic Injury do hereby officially designate May 2005 and forward as Toxic
Injury Awareness & Education month in support of World ~Wide Awareness.
Official SEAL
Signature:______________________________________________