MCS, Toxic Mold, Sick Building Syndrome, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Poisonous Pollen.
Many times it is very difficult to figure out what is causing someone’s allergies, or their symptoms that may seem like allergies. Likewise, there are numerous other environmentally triggered illnesses where it can also be very tricky to pin down exactly what is making someone so sick. Often people who suffer from undiagnosed illnesses may be experiencing multiple chemical sensitivities (MCS), chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), unusual pollen or mold reactions, food allergies, fibromyalgia, or even combinations of one or more of these.... read more

 

 

How Safe is Your Water Supply?
Recently, a popular Internet news site published an editorial article about the safety of the public water supply. The authors concluded that the water was probably not extremely dangerous. Despite this, however, their investigation about the chemicals and additives found in city and town water supplies gave me second thoughts about pouring that next glass of tap water... read more

Great Reads...

Peppermint Offers Safe, Non-toxic Deterrent to Mice - The scurrying of tiny mice feet on a kitchen floor, or the not-so-subtle droppings in the corner of the living room are enough to make even the most unflappable homeowners shudder and launch into a frantic search for the mice that have invaded their home... read more

Triclosan - Toxic Gender Bender - Triclosan is used in a nauseating array of household products such as toothpastes, soaps and lotions. Synthesized over 30 years ago, it was once thought to be a safe and effective antibiotic. But a recent UC Davis study shows otherwise... read more

Managing Dust-Associated Allergies - For millions who suffer from hay fever, sneezing, wheezing and watery eyes are a way of life. But they don't have to be. Most patients can enjoy normal, active lives through a combination of medical treatment and avoiding allergy triggers by preventing them from entering the home and removing allergens that do get in. read more

Protecting Your Home from Hidden Allergens - Are your allergies out of control? Have you considered the possibility that allergens may be hiding in your home? Most people have no idea that some home products may intensely aggravate skin and respiratory allergies.. read more

Flowers Can Enhance Well-Being Flowers and plants have been used for centuries to provide people with food, clothing, shelter, medicine and oxygen, as well as to express emotions ranging from love and support to grief. But now, research is adding up that suggests flowers and plants are closely linked to human well-being. read more

Hay Fever, Allergy And Asthma - Most people know it as hay fever and if you've got it - as 22 million Americans do - you're likely to be plagued during the spring and fall seasons by such annoying symptoms as sneezing, congestion, runny nose, itchy throat and red, watery eyes. read more

The Lurking Fungus - Mold is everywhere, inside buildings, houses and outdoors. Some common symptoms of mold allergies are eye irritation, congestion, cough and runny nose, with some molds they can cause fatigue, difficult concentration and you may shows signs of depression. read more

Household Poisons - Sometimes we don't really think about all the household products that can very dangerous to our health. We may not even consider that they can be poisonous, and not give it a second thought being around our children. It may surprise you to learn that it is not only the labelled chemicals but also the simpliest ones can be just as dangerous. read more

Are Pollens Invading Your Home? - Another allergy season is upon us, and an estimated 50 million to 60 million Americans are or soon will be suffering from upper respiratory symptoms -- itchy eyes, runny noses and sneezing -- caused by allergic reactions to airborne pollens. . read more

Dust Mites In The Home - Dust mites are tiny bugs that live in your house. They measure about 1/100th of an inch in length, smaller than the period at the end of this sentence. They are a major cause of allergies and asthma. When some children are exposed to dust mites, they get asthma. If children already have asthma, dust mites make them wheeze more and use more asthma medicine. So, cutting down the number of dust mites in the home is an important step if your child has allergies or asthma... read more

Radon - You can't see radon. And you can't smell or taste it, but it may very well be a problem in your home. It is estimated to cause many thousands of deaths each year. Radon is a cancer-causing, radioactive gas, and when you breathe air containing the gas, you can get lung cancer. In fact, radon has now been declared the second leading cause of lung cancer in the United States today... read more

Dangers Of Household Garbage - Reducing the hazardous waste in landfills starts at home. Millions of households are producing billions of pounds of solid waste. Products used every day in our homes leach hazardous chemicals after entering landfills. There are a number of simple steps that average consumer can take to limit the damage that many of these toxic materials are doing to the environment... read more

Lead Can Be Dangerous - Lead has long been recognized as a harmful environmental pollutant. There are many ways in which humans are exposed to lead and most of the time we may not even be aware of it. Airborne lead enters the body when an individual breathes in lead particles or swallows some lead dust. Until recently, the most important airborne source of lead was automobile exhaust. Since 1975, there has been a 95 percent reduction in the use of lead in gasoline due to the Environmental Protection Agency's Phasedown Program and the replacement of older cars with newer cars that require the use of unleaded gasoline... read more

Put Allergies to Rest - The summer months offer the joy of barbecues, picnics and increased time in the outdoors. For allergy sufferers, these summertime activities mean more sneezing, sniffling and watery eyes. Unfortunately, many of these people also suffer from year-long allergies and even being indoors can bring its share of discomfort. According to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, allergies prevent nearly 75 percent of sufferers from getting a good night’s sleep.... read more