Natural Gas is Unnatural Scientific studies are now proving what people with environmentally induced illness have long known. Not only is indoor natural gas use a common contributor to multiple chemical sensitivity needing medical attention, but it also contributes to respiratory illness.
The Fungus Among Us It can reproduce quickly—in your home—sending its cells wafting through indoor air from one room to the next. When they land on a damp spot, the cells begin growing—and digesting whatever they have landed on, in order to survive.
Sick Building Syndrome Often people are unable to understand why they feel sick on a daily basis and why they develop symptoms that worsen over tim.
Breathe Easy At a recent party, I joined a friend on the balcony for a break from the festivities. “It’s good to get a breath of fresh air,” she said. That got me thinking about air quality, not just at smoky parties but at home, too.
Clean Air Indoor air quality is often overlooked as a cause of illness and stress. The major sources of indoor pollution are combustibles: cigarettes, gas stoves, fireplaces and gas or oil furnaces, and formaldehyde gas that escapes from board products (particleboard, fiberboard, chipboard, plywood, pressboard), foam insulation, synthetic fabrics, carpets and furnishings..
Clearing the Air As you huddle inside for warmth during our Canadian winter, you might be surprised to learn that the air in your home may not be as clean as you’d like.
Nontoxic Natural Air Purifiers In winter our windows and doors often stay shut for hours on end. What can we do to safely and naturally purify our air? Commercial air purifiers can be toxic because they emit ozone gases or ultraviolet rays.