Environmental Quality and Human Health
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About Chemical & Environmental Sensitivities and Allergies
Together we can make a difference, and we strive to:
- Promote awareness among individuals, communities, schools, businesses and governments about environmental conditions, products and procedures that can be harmful to human health and well-being.
- Offer information, resources and referrals in order to access appropriate health care, and safer sources of
- food
- water
- nutritional supplements
- clothing
- personal and home care products
- housing
- building materials
- cleaning and maintenance supplies
- Bring people together for networking opportunities and mutual support, and update our members and others through our branch newsletter, our telephone information line, and our Web site.
- Provide self-help resources and information for those who wish to help themselves and to share this knowledge with others.
Learn more about us including how can we help, our vision and mission statement.
EHA BC Christmas Party
- Church of Truth
- 111 Superior Street, Victoria BC
- (across from Fisherman's Wharf)
- Thursday December 10th, 2009
- 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Short meeting, treats, door prizes.
Support Meetings suspended until March/April 2010 due to flu season.
Please attend Unscented and Fragrance-free.
Sorry, fragranced or scented persons will not be admitted due to allergic persons in attendance.
For names of some acceptable unscented products please call the EHA BC at 250-658-2027 or see page one of our September 2009 Special Edition Newsletter (Fall 2009) in the newsletter archives or visit EHANS Least Toxic Guide.
See the Fragrance Free (PDF–48k) document for additional information.
(NOTE: Common triggers for those with environmental sensitivities are: scented personal care products, commercial laundry products, fabric softeners, aromatherapy, smoke residues, freshly dry cleaned clothes.)
What's New?
Recent additions and changes to this site are listed in the column to the left.
Our Name Has Changed
We are now the Environmental Health Association of BC (formerly the Ecological Health Alliance, Allergy & Environmental Health Association of Canada British Columbia Branch).
Changes are in process on this site to reflect this change, so you may notice some older forms and references to EHA/AEHABC and the old logo on some forms and other resources.
Disclaimer
DISCLAIMER
EHABC provides information on a wide range of health related topics. While due diligence in collecting and reporting the information was followed, EHABC does not warrant the accuracy or potential benefit of such information. Unless otherwise specifically indicated, the naming of an individual, organization, product or therapy on this site does not imply endorsement by the EHABC. Sensitive individuals and the general public may or may not respond well to particular products or procedures and EHABC encourages reader awareness and discernment. The information contained herein is not intended to substitute for medical or legal advice or services.
Material on this Web site may be reproduced for non-commercial use provided a clear reference is made to Environmental Health Association of BC, Victoria, British Columbia, and www.ehabc.org. In the spirit of its Mission, EHABC encourages members and readers to print and distribute material from this site for the purpose of educating and raising the awareness of others.
Please view our Conditions of Use: Site Copyright, Legal and Privacy Statements for additional information.
www.ehabc.org/index.html
Updated November 14, 2009
