Relevant Research into MCS and Habitat for Health
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Diagnosis and founder's treatment guidelines.
The State of MCS 30 Years Later... - 25% of U.S Population Susceptible to Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, Dr. Bernhoft Says
Alergy and MCS Distinguished Ashford, N. A. and Miller, C. S. 1991. Alergy and MCS Distinguished. (Thesis excerpted from Ashford, M. A. and Miller, C. S. 1991. Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes. New York: Van Nostrand Reinhold.)
Working Toward Sustainable Development Hack, Brian, 1998. Working Toward Sustainable Development. University of Waterloo, Environmental Studies.
Reducing Our Toxic Burden McGinn, Anne Platt, 2002. Reducing Our Toxic Burden. State of the World 2002, WorldWatch Institute.
Task Force on Environmental Health Report Time for Leadership: Recognizing and Improving Care for those with ME/CFS, FM and ES/MCS.
Founder
Hi, I'm Brian Hack, founder of Habitat for Health.
My story is about unusual experiences, strength and perseverance I never knew I had. It began in the prime of my life when I had to adapt to a disabling workplace injury.
While recovering, I attended the University of Waterloo via distance education. During that time I developed the concept of Habitat for Health.
The top challenges I continue to overcome all relate to setting boundaries. I lost everything, health, job, future, and fortune.
I had to recycle what skills I could still use and learn new ones to accommodate my special needs. New boundaries that my family, friends, and colleagues could understand were awkward.
The most difficult boundary for me is to avoid exposure to chemicals. My respiratory system remains compromised to this day. I've been social distancing for 30 years so you can imagine how I must feel having to increase my vigilance with respect for COVID -19.
Since I can't undo the damage done to me, I continue to spend what time I can to prevent chemical injury. I designed Habitat for Health as a gateway to share information I've found so far. It's my way to help people make healthier choices.
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