Source: Are You Suffering from Sick Building Syndrome? by Dr. Edward Group Sick building syndrome refers to ailments that occur as a result of spending long periods of time in well-sealed, poorly ventilated buildings that contain indoor air toxins. In 1984, the World Health Organization reported that the materials used in up 30% of newly built … Continue reading Are You Suffering from Sick Building Syndrome?
Are Your Candles Emitting Toxins?
Source: Are Your Candles Emitting Toxins? by Dr. Edward Group Candles are great for encouraging relaxation and creating a calm, serene environment. A candle’s aroma and soft, warm glow sets a nice tone for romance, sophistication, and tranquility. Most candles today feature a variety of aromas. While refreshing they may be, the chemicals used to produce … Continue reading Are Your Candles Emitting Toxins?
The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners
Source: The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners by Dr. Edward Group Every time toxic cleaners are used, there’s a heavy impact on our environment. It does not matter whether the cleaners are poured, sprayed, washed, rinsed, or dumped; the harmful effects are the same. When we use these things we risk adding toxins to the air and … Continue reading The Importance of Organic Carpet Cleaners
How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter
Source: How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter by Dr. Edward Group The end of the year is a stressful time at work, with deadlines to meet, coworkers on vacation, and new projects and priorities to start thinking about. It’s also the time of year when sickness goes around, especially at the office. The stresses … Continue reading How to Stay Healthy at Work This Winter
5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home
Source: 5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home by Dr. Edward Group As much as we have to look after our insides, we have to also take care of the insides of our houses. If nothing else, that’s where we live, and if we’re to stay healthy, we should live in a clean and … Continue reading 5 Simple Tips for Going ‘Green’ Inside Your Home
What are Dust Mites?
Source: What are Dust Mites? by Dr. Edward Group Dust mites are tiny, eight-legged arthropods that invade your home and nourish themselves on the dust flakes of human skin. Not only are they an annoying indoor pest, they can cause us some health issues. Barely visible to the naked eye, dust mites are found in untidy and … Continue reading What are Dust Mites?
10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality
Source: 10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality by Dr. Edward Group Air pollution is a term that likely conjures images of industrial smokestacks and billowing plumes rising into the atmosphere. Those are certainly examples of air pollution but the oft forgotten truth is that the worst air quality you experience every day is most likely to … Continue reading 10 Shocking Facts About Indoor Air Quality
How to Eliminate Tobacco Smoke From Indoor Air
Source: How to Eliminate Tobacco Smoke From Indoor Air by Dr. Edward Group Even before the Surgeon General’s 1964 report, “Smoking and Health,” society has been aware of the terrible effects of tobacco smoke on health. Today, you’d have to be living under a rock or purposely obtuse to not know that tobacco smoke is a … Continue reading How to Eliminate Tobacco Smoke From Indoor Air
5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners
Source: 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners by Dr. Edward Group Many of us enjoy fresh and pleasant scents at home but have concerns about using certain commercially available “air fresheners.” Some of these products are known to contain toxins such as phthalates and VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde [1], not what most of us have … Continue reading 5 Natural and Homemade Air Fresheners
9 Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution
Source: 9 Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution by Dr. Edward Group Just as you drink pure water, isn’t it vital to ensure the air you breath is also clean and pure? Everyone can benefit from breathing cleaner air, and many people suffer horribly because of air pollution. It’s common for people to spend 75% of their … Continue reading 9 Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution
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