This is a difficult topic. I have never declared the office a scent-free zone, and still don’t because it’s a complex matter and most of you are already aware of this issue.
Over the past several years, I’ve noticed an increase in the amount of synthetic fragrances that find their way into the office space. These fragrances most often come in the form of fabric softener or clothing detergent smells and sometimes commercial name-brand perfumes
I do my best to manage the air in between patients to accommodate chemically sensitive people and I take precautions myself to care for my own neurochemical / biochemical health, in an effort to offset unavoidable exposures.
Even if you are not knowingly “chemically sensitive”, if you haven’t gone out of your way to avoid fragrances and perfumes in your personal products, or cleaning products or even air “fresheners”, you need to know that the chemicals that make those scents are neuro-toxic.
Neurotoxins in the air have a cumulative impact on our health. They can be responsible for a whole host of endocrine disorders and allergic-type intolerances that can masquerade as many different conditions.
If you use products like scented dryer sheets or detergents or air “fresheners”, you might find the articles below informative.
To the degree that you have control over it, thanks for considering embracing your natural scent next time you have an appointment.
And if you must have fragrances in your life, most pure essentials oils are very safe in moderation.
https://www.madesafe.org/toxic-chemicals-in-air-fresheners/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/toxic-perfumes-and-colognes/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/five-mustknows-on-the-dan_b_4737654
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