Environmental Health
updated January 25, 2008
Introduction
This “page” is a vehicle for helpful information on all aspects of
Environmental Health. It was introduced in January, 2002, when Victor Kubik
offered to set up a section of his Web site for this project.
We have not updated this page in a while, yet there are a few notable items that we would like add as of today, April 11, 2004. a few more posts.
This Web site page began with follow-up material to the article, “Colognes,
Chemicals, Compassion, and the Church,” which was published in the January,
2002, issue of United News, a monthly publication of United Church of God, an
International Association. The article addresses the subject of hazardous
chemicals in commercial colognes, perfumes, and other personal care products and
their adverse effects, including effects on public gatherings, such as church
services. The initial articles posted on this Web page supply further
information to those so desiring it.
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Those participating in this project hope that Environmental Health will
eventually be broadened to include all aspects of healthful living.
In the articles, "colognes" is used to refer primarily to colognes, perfumes,
and after shave lotions. It includes other personal scented products when they
have a strong, lingering smell. The word "cologne" was chosen over the word
"perfume" because cologne is worn by more people than perfume, and cologne,
usually being less expensive, is more likely to have toxic chemicals than
perfumes. The word "fragrance" is sometimes used as a synonym for colognes,
etc., and sometimes used as it is in the fragrance industry, where it refers to
any substance added to products to make them smell good.
Perhaps the most interesting part of this section is the “Personal stories from
people with chemical sensitivities.”
The reason most the short articles initially placed here are by Don Hooser is
that their content was part of the original research and writing of “Colognes,
Chemicals, Compassion and the Church., but this material was not included in the
published article due to space limitation. These articles are the “rest of the
story.” To read about Don’s background, click on “Background
of my interest in Environmental Health.”
The articles and other material posted here are not official teachings of any
organization. The people involved in this project do not necessarily agree with
everything that is posted here, or with everything in the recommended articles
or Web sites. Any decisions one makes about his own health is, of course, his
sole responsibility.
Our readers are invited to contribute relevant educational material for this
project. The articles can be original writing or quotes and excerpts from
published articles. Please see “Reviewers and Review Policies.” And we welcome
your feedback and comments. Let us hear from you. You can respond by e-mail to
the coordinator of Environmental Health at
don_hooser@ucg.org.
by Don Hooser