# Fragrance Free Living


## Posts

- [John Tywoniuk His Obituary / Eulogy](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/john-tywoniuk-his-obituary-eulogy/): July 7th 1951 – April 14th 2024; John was born in Barrhead, Alberta in 1951. He grew up on a farm.
- [Leslie John Tywoniuk was Mr. Dynamic Resilience](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/leslie-john-tywoniuk-was-mr-dynamic-resilience/): Yes, Leslie John Tywoniuk always had Dynamic Resilience. That is what I always said, mom and dad, like the saying, the Dynamic Duo.
- [Toxic Washroom at Canadian Tire](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/toxic-washroom-at-canadian-tire/): I do like shopping at the Canadian Tire store, it is a good place.
- [Covid-19 "Long Haulers"](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/covid-19-long-haulers/): My take on Covid-19 “long haulers”?
- [Buying a New Dryer?](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/buying-a-new-dryer/): Look out for toxic complementary scented dryer sheets in your new dryer if you are wanting to buy a GE model. I bought a new stand up unit for the basement.
- [Leslie John Tywoniuk loses his final battle](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/leslie-john-tywoniuk-loses-his-final-battle/): Just imagine you are 96 years old and feeling not bad. The care workers get you up in the morning and all is well. They get you dressed for breakfast.
- [Catalina Tywoniuk](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/catalina-tywoniuk/): Catalina Tywoniuk gets violated once again by the narcissistic nail polish pusher.
- [Leons Furniture – 50% Restocking Charge -  All Purchases Final](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/__trashed/): I went to Leons Furniture to buy a power recliner love seat.
- [Darlene B. pushes HER Mother to use nail polish.  WHAT COMES NEXT?](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/darlene-b-pushes-her-mother-to-use-nail-polish-what-comes-next/): Is my sister evil and wicked? How stupid can she be? In my opinion she is and she just proved it multiple times. Some education / information on nail polish.
- [Catalina Tywoniuk Struggles with Fragrances and Fumes Too](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/catalina-tywoniuk-struggles-with-fragrances-and-fumes-too/): Catalina Tywoniuk, my mother, is in the Assisted Nursing Home new residence of Lifestyle Options. It was very toxic at first, but not their fault.
- [War Veteran Leslie John Tywoniuk Still (Battles) Fragrances in the Retirement Home and Family Members for Respect](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/re-elder-veteran-abuse/): My father, Leslie John Tywoniuk, 94 years old and a war veteran, has just moved to an assisted living retirement home.
- [Save the Dolphins (And the Humans)](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/save-the-dolphins-and-the-humans/): On a recent vacation in Mexico, we enjoyed an indescribable experience of a lifetime: Swimming with the dolphins.
- [Restaurant Nightmare](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/brunch-nightmare/): Sunday brunch with family and friends is usually an enjoyable experience. The biggest stress is to find a table that looks safe, away from scented people.
- [No Scents Equals Calm Cows](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/no-scents-equals-calm-cows/): Last spring I was discussing problems involving scented products with a friend who is a farmer outside of Edmonton.
- [Dreading Yard Work and Back Yard Entertaining](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/dreading-yard-work-and-back-yard-entertaining/): When you are out mowing the grass or doing yard work and you start to feel tired or sick, do you really think it is an allergic reaction to the nature around you?
- [Feeling Sorry for Pets](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/feeling-sorry-for-pets/): Some dogs are very smart, and others, not so much. Why is that? Could it possibly be the scented dog shampoo that their loving owners use regularly?
- [Why the Baby Cries When Held by Certain People](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/why-the-baby-cries-when-held-by-certain-people/): Have you ever wondered why a newborn baby cries when certain people hold it, but not when others do?
- [Dreading Perfume Sales and Usage During the Holiday Season Before and After](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/dreading-perfume-sales-and-usage-during-the-holiday-season-before-and-after/): Well, we survived the Holiday Season once again.
- [Judy's Testimonial](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/judys-testimonial/): My name is Judy and I am a living testimony for the use of fragrance free products. I have known David for over a year now and I had very many health issues.
- [When Did It All Begin?](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/when-did-it-all-begin/): In talking with people, David is often asked if he thinks that his sensitivities were caused by exposure to chemicals in the automotive industry.
- [Scented Products - 1, Contractor - 0](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/scented-products-1-contractor-0/): As a follow-up to the previous story “From one Business Owner to another”, check out David’s real life experience where the winner was in the fact the “loser” scented product.
- [What are you putting on your body?](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/what-are-you-putting-on-your-body/): By David Suzuki with Faisal Moola Every day, we slather ourselves with liquids, lotions, and potions – from shampoo and soap to deodorant and makeup.
- [From One Business Owner to Another](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/from-one-business-owner-to-another/): Is your so-called “favourite” fragrance holding you back in life? Is the simple fact that you think you smell “nice” actually affecting your success?
- [The Toxic Nation Guide to Spring Cleaning](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/the-toxic-nation-guide-to-spring-cleaning/): Spring has sprung, and the time has come to pop the windows and clean away winter’s dust and grime.
- [Good Chemistry for Some Household Sprays](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/good-chemistry-for-some-household-sprays/): By JULIE SCELFO Published: February 10, 2010 It has been nearly a year since S. C.
- [5 Surprising Ways to Clean Your Home with Lemons](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/5-surprising-ways-to-clean-your-home-with-lemons/): Believe it or not, lemons are actually a handy tool to clean your home.
- [Local Church Embraces Fragrance Free Environment](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/local-church-embraces-fragrance-free-environment/): Thanks to Father Vic Perron and David T’s persistence and perseverance, St.
- [Bonnie's Testimonial](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/bonnies-testimonial/): My name is Bonnie and I own a home in Grande Prairie.
- [Edmonton Journal Article - Dec.7, 2009](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/edmonton-journal-article-dec-7-2009/): Roberta Bradley is scent sensitive to many things, so she wears a respirator mask when she ventures out of her home. She avoids crowds as much as possible, as perfumes and detergents make her ill.
- [David's Recent Ski Trip](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/davids-recent-ski-trip/): Have any difficulties travelling as someone with Environmental Sensitivities? You can probably relate to this story. If not, please check out David’s ski story to see some of the difficulties faced by those who are chemically sensitive.

## Pages

- [Contact](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/contact/)
- [Eliminate Perfumes](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/eliminate-perfumes/): By now you may be feeling extremely overwhelmed with information.
- [Signage](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/signage/): Double-Sided T-Shirts are available at cost ($22.00) This section is an opportunity to show how the importance of fragrance free living is being promoted.
- [Travel](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/travel/): Have you put holidays on hold because of your sensitivities to fragrances? Check out this website---greenvacationhub.com.
- [Social Activities](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/social-activities/): This section on Social Activities is a work in progress.
- [Schools / Colleges](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/edmonton-schools-colleges/): Vernon Barford Junior High School website states: We Are A Scent Free Environment “There are a few of our students who have serious allergic reactions to scented perfumes and hair sprays.
- [Fragrance Free Products](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/fragrance-free-products/): Know of some good fragrance free products? Please share these with others who may be searching.
- [Edmonton Restaurants](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/edmonton-restaurants/): Wouldn’t it be great to be able to go a fragrance free restaurant instead of having to move around or actually move along because you cannot find a place that is comfortable for your sensitivities?
- [Medical](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/medical/): Check out the Optimum Wellness Naturopathic Medical Clinic. It is a scent-free building. Dr. A.J. DeNault B.Sc.
- [Housing](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/housing/): Just imagine if you could actually go for a walk in your neighbourhood without choking on the smell of fabric softener sheets?
- [EHA-AB](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/eha-ab/): The Environmental Health Association of Alberta is a non-profit environmental health organization which provides support and information to its members with environmental illnesses.
- [Cleaning Services](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/cleaning-services/): Any fragrance free cleaning services in Edmonton i.e. carpet cleaners, window washers, maid services etc.?
- [Churches](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/churches/): David takes his Mom to church every Sunday. He spends most of his time in the car waiting as the perfume laden worshippers force him out.
- [Beauty Care](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/beauty-care/): Please share any information you may have regarding hairstylists, estheticians, spas, or other beauty care specialists who use fragrance free products.
- [Bars / Nightclubs](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/bars-nightclubs/): A fragrance free bar/nightclub---on what planet?
- [Automotive](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/automotive/): David T's has been in business for over 20 years.
- [Edmonton Services](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/services-in-edmonton/)
- [Cosmetics Database](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/research/cosmetics-database/): Here is something you should find very informative-- The Environmental Working Group’s SKIN DEEP Cosmetic Safety Data Base.
- [Less Toxic Products](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/research/less-toxic-products/): As previously promised, the Guide to Less Toxic Products will assist you in making the choices necessary to live fragrance free.
- [Scenarios](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/about-us__trashed/scenarios/): I was on the phone to a customer, confidently and professionally, leading him through a diagnostic repair.
- [Environmental Sensitivities](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/research/environmental-sensitivities/): A growing number of people suffer mild to serious health problems from exposures to common everyday chemicals found in our environment, and the even less understood phenomena of electrical sensitivity.
- [Irritated Skin / Eyes / Nose](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/irritated-skin-eyes-nose/): Our skin is like a sponge. What we put on it passes through the skin and into the body.
- [Erectile Dysfunction](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/erectile-dysfunction/): Since you are reading this, you have either experienced this problem first hand, or it’s peaked your curiosity.
- [Headaches / Dizziness](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/headaches-dizziness/): What about all those frequent or unexplained headaches, light-headedness or dizziness? Could your migraines be caused or made worse by chemical sensitivities?
- [Breathing Problems](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/breathing-problems/): Could the smelly chemicals in your air space be causing upper respiratory problems, bronchitis, shortness of breath, wheezing, sinus congestion, runny nose, allergies or even asthma?
- [Difficulty Concentrating](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/difficulty-concentrating/): Who can concentrate when you are constantly being attacked by the large amount of scented, toxic products floating through the air; especially if you work in an inside, office environment?
- [Chronic Pain & Fatigue](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/chronic-pain-fatigue/): The possible list of symptoms of sensitivities to scented products is endless.
- [Anger Management](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/anger-management/): When “someone pushes your buttons” have you ever thought that it might be something they are wearing (as in a scented product) not just something they are doing or saying?
- [Depression](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/depression/): Experiencing any of these reactions is enough to make anyone depressed. But what about the social isolation?
- [Anxiety](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/anxiety/): Consider the possibility that the anxiety you are experiencing may be caused or made worse by exposure to scented, toxic products.
- [Household Cleaners](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/household-cleaners/): Did you know that indoor air can be as much as 100 times more polluted than outdoor air?19 It’s the things we do to keep our homes efficient and save on our heating bills and all those “smelly”, toxic products we use to keep our house smelling fresh and clean.
- [Baby Products](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/baby-products/): Baby oil is 100% mineral oil.
- [Air Fresheners](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/air-fresheners/): “Air fresheners do not freshen the air at all.
- [Cosmetics](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/cosmetics/): “Almost one million Canadians, mostly women, are harmed each year because of bad reactions to the cosmetics and toiletries they use to cleanse their bodies and rejuvenate their skin.
- [Hand Soap](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/hand-soap/): Many hand soaps contain perfumes, dyes, mineral oil and other petroleum-based chemicals that clog pores, irritate and dry skin.
- [Laundry Products](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/laundry-products/): Most laundry detergents are made from petrochemical ingredients.
- [Body Lotions / Cream](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/body-lotion-cream/): Body Lotions use an emulsifier, polyethylene glycol (PEG) to keep the oil and water from separating. PEG can be contaminated with a carcinogen.
- [Shampoo / Conditioner](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/shampoo-conditioner/): Shampoos frequently contain harsh detergents, chemical fragrances and numerous irritating and carcinogenic compounds.
- [Deodorant](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/deodorant/): Deodorant and antiperspirants fight odour. Deodorant stops the growth of bacteria and antiperspirants block the pores and stop perspiration.
- [Perfume / Cologne](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/perfume-cologne/): Usually we think of perfume and cologne as something we put on to make us smell nice; it makes us feel good. We don’t think of it as a health concern.
- [Research](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/research/)
- [Possible Reactions](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/possible-reactions/)
- [Triggers](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/triggers/)
- [David's Story](https://fragrancefreeliving.com/about-us__trashed/davids-story/): David Tywoniuk has been affected by scented products for most of his life.


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