Category Archives: Odors

Cigarettes Marketed to Women

In spite of the fact that cigarette smoke carries with it some particularly devastating health concerns for women, cigarette companies have targeted women with marketing campaigns. The manner in which cigarette companies target women and girls is by using advertisements that … Continue reading

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Back to School Allergies

Even though summer has just hit its apex, soon enough fall will return and with it, the back to school rush. As important as it may be to get the note books, pencils and new clothing, it is necessary that your … Continue reading

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Tobacco Additives: The Unknown (and Potentially Deadly) Variable

 Take a moment and imagine that you are eating out at your favorite restaurant. Just as the waiter or waitress sets down your entrée, they take a moment to describe to you (in detail) all of the ingredients and methods for … Continue reading

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Something in the Air Tonight

  How do your friends remember their visits to your home? Is it the stylish décor or the delectable meal that has left the greatest impression on guests?  Or was it the smell that greeted them at the threshold and … Continue reading

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What Air Purifier Actually Works?

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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Before You Take That Next Drag . . .

Consider this: Smoke from cigarettes, cigars and pipes contains over 4,000 different chemicals. 43 of these chemicals as known carcinogens. Quite a few of these chemicals may be surprisingly familiar to you—but in a different form, like gasoline, household cleaners … Continue reading

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Hurricanes, Floods and Mold – Oh, My!

June 1st marks the beginning of the official hurricane season, and already the predictions for 2007 indicate that it’s going to be a busy year. You might be wondering how hurricanes managed to show up in an indoor air quality … Continue reading

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