The Healthy Home, a newly-released book written by Dr. Myron Wentz and the Dave Wentz, CEO of USANA Health Sciences, is a guide to making our homes safer and cleaner. The book takes the microscope to the average home, addressing toxins found in everyday cleaning...
There are drug-sniffing dogs, bomb-sniffing dogs and now, thanks to 1-800-GOT-MOLD?, there are mold-sniffing dogs. Who needs laser particle counters and electronic moisture detectors when Fido can point his snout straight at the source? Brilliant, really. The...
Kathy Hemenway's home in Snowflake, Ariz. has no paint, carpet or TV. It was built without plywood, particleboard or tar paper. Such is the price she is willing to pay in an effort to create the completely non-toxic home. Born with extreme chemical sensitivities,...
Is there a link between air conditioning and asthma? This report in the April 2009 issue of Environmental Health Perspectives suggests there might be. Over a thirty year period, the number of homes with air conditioning went from 15 percent in 1972 to over 60 percent...
A common saying around here is "Only a rich man can afford to buy cheap tools." And the folks over at The Simple Dollar seem to have embraced this idea with their endorsement of buying quality garbage bags over cheaper generics. The article runs through the economics...
I stumbled across this interesting video on YouTube in which researcher Kamal Meattle shows how three common houseplants can result in measurably cleaner indoor air. For more information about improving your indoor air quality, see our article, "10 Impacts on...
U.S. and Swedish researchers have discovered a surprising link between vinyl flooring and autism in children. In the course of researching allergies and indoor air pollutants, scientists discovered infants and toddlers who "lived in bedrooms with vinyl or PVC flooring...
As the snow begins to melt and the icicles drip to reveal branches of the tree again, the scene gradually turns into an airborne nightmare of pollen and particulate matter, gusting about the spring air. For those with allergies, this is the worst time of the year....
I have been putting baking soda in my fridge for as long as I have owned a fridge, knowing that it helped eliminate odors. I diligently replace the box every few months to keep the fridge fresh. Last month I heard about some new paint from Dutch Boy that has baking...
Here's a handy checklist for maintaining your home's safety from Divine Caroline:1. Radon. A radioactive gas that causes lung cancer. Radon home test can be bought at any home improvement story. Read more about radon. 2. Kitchen sponges. Be sure to wash your kitchen...
