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Mean Green Cleaning Machine
May 1st, 2013Between those balmy, beckoning summer nights, kids going back to school in the fall, and the blustery, hole-up-and-conserve-energy days of winter, it’s easy to neglect cleaning. Sure we’ll pick up toys and do the dishes, but I mean the down-and-dirty, scrub-until-the-floors-are-white kind of clean.
Win the war on dirt and germs—the green way
Keeping Mold at Bay
May 1st, 2013Surviving a natural disaster is often a miracle in and of itself. Not only do affected residents have to be careful to avoid harm during the initial devastation, their vigilance must continue throughout the aftermath when many significant health and safety issues exist.
Proactive planning and recovery steps for floods and other natural disasters
Structural Pasteurization
November 1st, 2012It turns out you just may be allergic to the building you’re in. Moisture damage from rain, plumbing leaks, sewage spills, and even humidity can cause unseen growth of mold, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. Other dangers that can lurk within a structure include chemical odors, tiny dust mites, insects, and rodents that could serve as vectors for disease.
Is your home, place of work, or even your gym making you sick?The Argument for Organic Food Lies Beyond the Nutrients
November 1st, 2012Many people were shocked recently when a study in the September 4 issue of the Annals of Internal Medicine found little difference in the nutritional value of organic and conventional foods. While these conclusions were surprising and elicited headlines around the nation, the study pointed to another compelling reason to eat organic foods.
The effects of pesticides
The Best Ever Detox Bath Soak
November 1st, 2012Detox bath soaks have been a way to rid the body of unwanted toxins and pollutants for centuries. Impurities and toxins enter the body from certain foods or the environment. Bath soaks mix heat and steam with salts and other components to detox the body. The hotter the temperature of the bath, the more the body will get rid of the impurities.
Women Hurt By Personal Care Products
September 1st, 2012According to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2001-2008, studies show that women have higher urinary concentrations of several phthalate metabolites compared to men, possibly due to higher use of personal-care products.
Health News: Top Ten Toxic Chemicals Suspected to Cause Autism and Learning Disabilities
July 1st, 2012Researchers at Mount Sinai Children’s Environmental Health Center have found the top ten toxic chemicals that are suspected to cause autism and learning disabilities in infants and children. The chemicals are:
1. Lead
2. Methymercury
3. PCBs
4. Organophosphate pesticides
Indoor Allergens: What You Can Do to Treat Them Naturally
You’d be shocked if you knew what’s actually in the air you’re breathing. The average person inhales at least 20 billion particles every day, making exposure to potential allergens inevitable. Whether you experience sinus congestion, itchy watery eyes or other sensitivities, experts agree that skyrocketing rates of asthma and allergies appear closely linked to poll
The Do's and Don'ts of Mineral Make-ups
March 1st, 2011When it comes to mineral make-ups, "Mineral" doesn't always equal natural.Is Your Veggie Burger Toxic?
Vegetarians and chemical-shunning consumers take note: Many popular brands of soy burgers may contain the chemical hexane, a known neurotoxin and classified air pollutant, according to a recent study conducted by the sustainable and organic agriculture nonprofit Cornucopia Institute.
