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Article of Interest: Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sunscreens After Finding Carcinogenic Ingredients

November 29, 2021

Our team at the Hoffman Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Johnson & Johnson Recalls Sunscreens After Finding Carcinogenic Ingredients,” from verywellhealth.com. Benzene is a naturally occurring carcinogen, which people can be exposed to through breathing, eating or skin contact. It is mostly […]

Study Validates Screening for Chemical Intolerance, Finds 1 in 5 Affected

October 21, 2021

A recent study validates use of a brief questionnaire to screen patients for chemical intolerance, after a large national sampling, and the researchers conclude the condition likely affects one in five people. Previously, researchers at UT Health San Antonio, developed a 50-question instrument that has become the international reference standard for research and diagnosis of […]

Article of Interest: What You Don’t Know About Food Allergies

October 18, 2021

Our team at the Hoffman Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “What You Don’t Know About Food Allergies,” from Jane Brody of The New York Times. Unfortunately, a growing number of people can experience severe, potentially fatal reactions to certain foods, most of […]

Article of Interest: Satellite Images Find ‘Substantial’ Oil Spill in Gulf After Ida

October 8, 2021

Our team at the Hoffman Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Satellite Images Find ‘Substantial’ Oil Spill in Gulf After Ida” from The New York Times. Cleanup crews are working to contain what experts called a substantial oil spill in the Gulf of […]

How Chemically Sensitive Are You?

September 15, 2021

Do you have chemical intolerance? Are you TILTed? Toxicant‐Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) is a two-stage disease started by a one-time major exposure or a series of low-level chemical exposures, followed by symptoms triggered by everyday chemicals, foods, and drugs that never bothered before. Read about TILT origins and triggers. TILT-related symptoms may involve any […]

Video of Interest: Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality

September 8, 2021

Our team at the Hoffman Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external video: “Wildfire Smoke and Indoor Air Quality: How to Create a Clean Room at Home” from the EPA. “During a wildfire or prescribed fire, local officials may advise you to stay indoors as […]

Article of Interest: Use of PFAS in Cosmetics ‘Widespread’

August 30, 2021

Our team at the Hoffman Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Use of PFAS in Cosmetics ‘Widespread,’ Says New Study” from Notre Dame News. Many cosmetics sold in the United States and Canada likely contain high levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), […]

Article of Interest: Indian State Bans All Pesticides

July 28, 2021

Our team at the Hoffman Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Indian State Bans All Pesticides. Wildlife, Crop Yields and Tourism Flourish” from Return to Now. Governments around the world are looking to the Indian state of Sikkim to see if going organic […]

Documentary of Interest: The People vs. Agent Orange

July 21, 2021

Our team at the Hoffman Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important documentary film: Watch “The People vs. Agent Orange” via PBS. Nearly 60 years following the use of Agent Orange in the Vietnam War—the deadliest use of chemical warfare in history—the devastating aftereffects of the […]

Article of Interest: How Do I Clean Up Pesticides in the Home?

July 19, 2021

Our team at the Hoffman Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “How do I clean up pesticides in the home?” from the National Pesticide Information Center. If you know which pesticides were used, start by contacting the manufacturer of the product(s). The name […]

How chemically sensitive are you?

Answer these three questions from the Brief Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (BREESI):

Do you feel sick when you are exposed to tobacco smoke, certain fragrances, nail polish/remover, engine exhaust, gasoline, air fresheners, pesticides, paint/thinner, fresh tar/asphalt, cleaning supplies, new carpet or furnishings? By sick, we mean: headache, difficulty thinking, difficulty breathing, weakness, dizziness, upset stomach, etc.
Are you unable to tolerate or do you have adverse or allergic reactions to any drugs or medications (such as antibiotics, anesthetics, pain relievers, X-ray contrast dye, vaccines or birth control pills), or to an implant, prosthesis, contraceptive chemical or device, or other medical/surgical/dental material or procedure?
Are you unable to tolerate or do you have adverse reactions to any foods such as dairy products, wheat, corn, eggs, caffeine, alcoholic beverages, or food additives (e.g., MSG, food dye)?

If you answer YES to any of these three questions, take the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI) and share the results with your doctor!