Monthly Archives: June 2007

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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Cockroach Allergies

Is there anything more unpleasant than sharing your home with a horde of roaches? These insects can live anywhere from the rain forests of Brazil to the high rise buildings of New York City. Even the famous inventor, Thomas Alva … Continue reading

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High-Style Design Will Soon Mean Healthier Air

Interior Designers and Architects will soon be making indoor air quality (IAQ) one of the foremost considerations when new building new structures.  Even as marvelous, energy-efficient commercial buildings took the stage, boasting sophisticated design and lower energy bills, cases of … Continue reading

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Your Green Thumb May Keep You Breathing Easy

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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Dust Mites + You = Breakfast In Bed

At the end of a long day, as you snuggle into your pillows and sheets, you may not realize how happy you’ve just made several million dust mites.  More dust mites live in your bed than any other area of … Continue reading

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Allergic to Air Ducts?

If you are suffering from severe allergies or asthma, it is likely that you have found dozens of ways to avoid contact with allergens. Many of these tips, such as switching to anti-dust mite bedding, or removing sneakers before entering … Continue reading

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Are You Environmentally Aware?

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

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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This the Ionic Breeze a Bust?

One of the most aggressive marketing campaigns for an air cleaner was launched by The Sharper Image for their Ionic Breeze Air Purifier. According to Consumer Reports, the Ionic Breeze makes up for 25% of the market share for air … Continue reading

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Nicotine Makes Children Pay the Ultimate Price

Do you know who is most affected by second hand smoke? You might guess that it would be spouses, who live for years with a haze of smoke from their smoking partners. Another guess would be the elderly, who are … Continue reading

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