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In reply to the discussion: I did a thing today! [View all]

jmbar2

(6,264 posts)
12. It was a diffuser - that was the problem
Mon Oct 21, 2024, 06:58 AM
Oct 21

She had it on some kind of timer, so the air never really cleared.

It doesn't really matter if it says organic or not. They are volatile organic compounds (VOCs), molecules that disperse rapidly and widely in the air. Like secondhand smoke.

Apparently it is big in Mormon communities - lots of MLM schemes. The people involved are true believers and cannot accept that it makes some people really sick. I argued til I was blue in the face, brought in scientific articles, etc. That whole industry is right up there with tobacco companies for misleading pseudoscience and denialism.

There is a good documentary on the fragrance industry that is pretty eye-opening, called "Stink". It's a bit sensationalist, but consistent with some of the research I've done on the industry, especially funding of sketchy "research" promoting essential oils with health claims. FDA has slapped them for that.

The cost to me in terms of losing my low income housing has been incalculable. It wrecked my retirement. I am in dire financial straits because of it.

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I did a thing today! [View all] Aussie105 Oct 21 OP
This is a really good project! jmbar2 Oct 21 #1
Thank you! Aussie105 Oct 21 #2
Another idea NJCher Oct 21 #3
Please reconsider... jmbar2 Oct 21 #6
You would be amazed NJCher Oct 21 #10
It was a diffuser - that was the problem jmbar2 Oct 21 #12
Sounds terrible NJCher Oct 21 #14
I share your noise sensitivities as well jmbar2 Oct 21 #16
I can hear my NJCher Oct 21 #17
That would be very unnerving! jmbar2 Oct 21 #19
music, too. mopinko Oct 21 #11
You did a good thing today!! KarenS Oct 21 #4
The compassion snowybirdie Oct 21 #5
Dementia is taboo-ish near me Tetrachloride Oct 21 #7
Oh dear, very sad and difficult for you. Joinfortmill Oct 21 #8
It's amazing how much Dementia patients remember from the past. HeartsCanHope Oct 21 #9
Sorry I know what is like Blue Full Moon Oct 21 #13
Very kind of you to think of your stepson in such a tangible way. MLAA Oct 21 #15
That is so very kind and thoughtful of you. Do not discount the positive niyad Oct 21 #18
Thanks for all the positivity in the feedback. Aussie105 Oct 21 #20
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