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Volume 7, Issue 1
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July 2001
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PRACTICE POINTS
Symptoms:
1. HEAD - Headaches, sore throat, sinus, eye irritation, nasal stuffiness, eye focus difficulties, nasal soreness
2. CHEST - Shortness of breath, cough, wheeze, chest tightness
3. DIGESTION - Nausea, abdominal pain, gas, vomiting, constipation, bloating, decreased appetite
4. BALANCE - Dizziness, intoxication
5. PSYCHOLOGICAL - Memory concentration loss, numbness, tremors, palpitation, body pain
6. SKIN - Hives
Criteria:
1. Environmental exposure
2. Multiple organ systems
3. Recur when re-exposed
4. Different types of chemicals
5. After low-level exposure
6. Far below toxic levels
7. Unexplained by testing
Secondary Gain:
1. Perceived as unique and sensitive
2. Others must adjust to their needs
3. Legitimised unemployment
4. Compensation
5. Spa-like "treatments"
6. Special environment
7. Special status
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