Monthly Archives: June 2007

Smoking Banned in Rental Properties- Shasta County, CA.

Posted on June 7, 2007 by Dan Buglio

The same momentum that has parked smoking bans in public places like restaurants and bars is now causing California landlords to declare their properties “smoke-free”. Summary: Two years ago, Swift Properties of Shasta County, California banned smoking in 538 apartments … Continue reading →

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Asthma Medications and Osteoporosis

Posted on June 6, 2007 by Dan Buglio

Here’s another reason to find other methods to improve allergic asthma along with medication, instead of relying entirely on pills or tablets. Over 30 million women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis. Osteoporosis causes bones to become fragile, increasing … Continue reading →

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Radon: The Unseen Killer

Posted on June 5, 2007 by Dan Buglio

The most devastating effect of smoking is cancer—namely lung cancer, as it has the lowest survival rate of any other cancer. While public awareness has risen concerning the hazards of smoking and second hand smoke, there is another cancer-causing gas … Continue reading →

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Before You Take That Next Drag . . .

Posted on June 4, 2007 by Dan Buglio

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!

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Dan Buglio

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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Throw Your Allergies Out with the Bath Water

Posted on June 1, 2007 by Dan Buglio

15% of people with allergies are allergic to animal dander—for individuals with asthma, the rate is almost doubled, leaving 20-30% of people affected by animal allergens. An allergen protein is found in the dead skin cells, saliva and urine of animals. … Continue reading →

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