Category Archives: Chemical Sensitivity

What Air Purifier Actually Works?

Posted on June 29, 2007 by Dan Buglio

In order to find an air purifier that will work for you, first you have to know what pollutants are in your air.  There are the obvious indoor offenders like dust, dust mites and dander—but what about the fumes from … Continue reading →

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Your Green Thumb May Keep You Breathing Easy

Posted on June 22, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Towards the end of the 1980’s, NASA and the Associated Landscape Contractors of America (ALCA) were busy developing methods to purify the air inside of space stations.  The solution that they implemented was a very simple one—and it has the … Continue reading →

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Are You Environmentally Aware?

Posted on June 15, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Is your environment conducive to good health? I mean your environment—the one you are making payments on, furnishing to suit your taste and are spending your relaxed Saturday mornings in. In terms of your health, the Environmental Protection Agency has … Continue reading →

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Pretty Nails, Ugly Health Concerns

Posted on June 13, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Now that the summer weather has returned, women are once again heeding the call of the nail salon. One of my friends happily waited for over an hour to have her finger and toe nails painted the color of pink … Continue reading →

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Sick Building Syndrome

Posted on May 10, 2007 by Dan Buglio

In 1984, a World Health Organization Committee suggested that up to 30% of new and remodeled buildings worldwide may be subject to conditions that fuel indoor air quality complaints, such as those associated with Sick Building Syndrome (SBS). In true … Continue reading →

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