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What are the key elements of having a Healthy Home?

It's that time of year again.. time to make your 2018 New Years Resolutions. But what if this year you make your resolution a habit, not just a daunting task? Here are some healthy habits which will make sticking to your resolution...

Radon is odorless, tasteless and invisible, making it impossible to detect without a radon test. If you have never tested your home for radon, it's impossible to know if your home is among the 1 of 6 six homes in the U.S. affected...

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 92% of the world's population breathes polluted air (1). This includes things like microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses and fungi, volatile organic compounds that come from paints...

Do you ever think about the quality of your indoor air? Indoor air quality is an often forgotten aspect of our lives that can seriously impact our health. Indoor air pollutants can cause a wide range of health problems including eye...

I am pretty sure I have mentioned about 2,000 times how bad my allergies are and that I get horrible headaches and sinus issues. I am sure having five cats doesn't help with my allergies but they are so cute I deal with it. Anytime...

According to the Alzheimer's Association, 1 in 3 seniors die with Alzheimer's Disease or another form of dementia. Aside from the financial stress a disease such as Alzheimer's and other dementias can cause, the diagnosis can be emotionally...

According to a recent article published on ZME Science, Researchers from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louise and the Veterans Affairs (VA) St. Louis Health Care System suggest heavily polluted countries, including...

I've been concerned with the air quality of our home for some time- especially after the birth of Levi. Who wants to bring a baby home to a house full of mold spores or fungus hanging around? I surely don't. I've admittedly tried various...

How can you protect your home from COVID-19? Our shared crisis is having a wide-ranging impact on our world. According to Green Biz, social distancing and self-isolation have drastically reduced air pollution. But while it is cleaning...

Mold is a type of fungi that thrives off of damp areas, especially within a home. These areas can include anywhere there is moisture - so be cautious of bathrooms, gyms, and laundry rooms. To control mold growth, you must control the...

One thing that continues to surface in mainstream news, on social media, and by experts is the value of improving air quality by adding an air purifier at home.

By now, you are more than used to me talking to you about why the quality of your food! Because it MATTERS. Of course, we want to put the best quality foods into our bodies for optimal health, but do you ever stop to think about the...

Learning how to make your home a health sanctuary can include stocking the kitchen, to great air quality. This article brings in some facts about creating a home more conducive to health and is also a way for me to answer so many personal...

Did you know the World Health Organization studied air quality around the world and declared 99% of the world is breathing dangerous amounts of pollutants? This figure is especially dangerous when you consider that symptoms of air...