This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that have been approved by the Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) as not having any added scents or fragrances. These products can be found in the health food section of grocery stores or in health food stores. Please only use scent-free products for your appointments at ICCS. See our pamphlet Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) Scent-free Information for instructions on becoming scent-free for your appointments.
The chemicals used in scented products can make some people sick, especially those with fragrance sensitivities, asthma, allergies, and other medical conditions. Unfortunately, there is no exact definition for scent-free, fragrance-free, or unscented. Products labelled as ‘unscented’ may actually contain ingredients that are used to mask or hide the smell of other ingredients. This pamphlet gives a list of types of products that contain scents. Step-by-step instructions for removing residue and…
Low Dose Allergen Immunotherapy (LDA) is used to treat inhalant (breathed in) allergies, food allergies, and food sensitivities. With LDA treatment, you will get a low dose of the allergen and an enzyme. The enzyme helps to stop the allergic response to the allergen. This pamphlet explains how often you will receive LDA, when you will start to notice changes, what the 4 critical days of LDA treatment are, how to get ready for your injection, what you will need to do while getting LDA, and what …
Integrated Chronic Care Service (ICCS) provides full assessments and care planning for people with complex chronic (ongoing) conditions. This pamphlet explains what to expect when you come to ICCS. Topics include appointments, bringing a support person(s) and/or a family member(s) to your appointments, why ICCS is scent-free, what 'scent-free' means, and how to become scent-free for your appointments. An approved products list is provided.