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Scott Smith is a natural health enthusiast and director of marketing and communications at achooallergy.com. Sort By: Date | Popularity
Air Purifiers For Odor EliminationDo smoky cigars, lingering pet odors, or strong fumes pollute the air in your home? Although odors and foul smells are a natural part of life, they don't have to be a part of your indoor air!
Anyone with small children, pets, or a smoker in the house knows all too... Air PurifiersMold - the microscopic fungi that invades your home to expose you and your family to severe health risks. Although mold comprises the "blue" of bleu cheese, it is neither tasty nor inviting when it's invading your home. Now more than ever, allergy and asthma sufferers (and even those who... Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS)Mutliple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), once widely regarded with skepticism, is a growing health concern for many Americans. The October 2006 issue of National Geographic magazine features an in-depth article about the chemical pollution within our bodies and the increasing prevalence of MCS.
Most of the problematic chemicals did not exist until... Wood-Burning FireplacesWood-burning fireplaces are becoming more popular. There's something romantic and relaxing about sitting near a fireplace, hearing the crackle of the wood, and gazing at the flickering flames. And with soaring fossil fuel prices, many people believe that it's less expensive to burn wood for heat during the winter. But... VOCsVOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are a major concern for indoor air pollution. The EPA estimates levels of some common pollutants to be 2-5 times higher inside homes than out. If you've ever shopped for an air purifier, you've probably heard of these chemicals. But do you know what they are?... Indoor Air Quality in the WinterIndoor air quality is often much worse than outdoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that indoor air pollutant levels could be two to five times higher than pollution levels outdoors. Considering that most Americans spend an estimated 90 percent of their time inside, indoor air quality has a... How to Protect Your Children From Lead PoisoningParents should be concerned about protecting their children from exposure to lead. "The reason for concern is there is no good level of lead in the body," says Robert J. Geller, medical director of Georgia's Poison Center.
Children's Toys and Lead Paint
Most often, the lead danger present in toys comes from... Air Purifier Standards, RatingsWhether you're an allergy or asthma sufferer, or someone who is concerned with providing your family with the best indoor air quality, finding a solution to the airborne contaminants in your home is a very important issue. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) determined that most indoor air is three to... Some "Air Cleaners" Actually Pollute the AirSome popular air cleaners actually pollute the air with ozone, a known lung irritant. Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms; it's the same molecule that makes up the ozone layer of our upper atmosphere. Stratospheric ozone is a good thing because it protects us from dangerous UV... How Do Air Purifiers Work?Although they may seem like a new innovation, air purifiers have been around for more than 200 years. Beginning as protective masks for fireman, air purifiers have now evolved the ability to protect you and your family from airborne pollutants.
As allergies and asthma now affect more than 50 million...
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