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  • RV's Are Good for the Environment - The cheapest (and most environmentally friendly) way to travel: A recent survey was taken of over 2,000 RVers. 78% thought RVing was the cheapest way to travel compared to renting a hotel room. High fuel prices is having an effect and most said they would take shorter trips, travel less miles and stay in places for longer times. 94% said, overall, they thought they used less energy living in an RV compared to living in a house. Solar power: A large proportion of RVs - much higher than the proportion of houses - use solar power and more and more RV manufacturers are incorporating energy saving features into their RVs.
  • VOCs & Indoor Air Quality - VOCs (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? This article is going to tell you a little bit about VOCs: what they are, where they come from, and how to get rid of them. What is a VOC, anyway? VOC stands for Volatile Organic Compound. The "organic" part means they contain carbon, and "volatile" means they evaporate easily at room temperature.
  • Name Your Poison - I love slang expressions like "name your poison" and enjoy looking them up to find the origin of the expression and the meanings attributed to it. They are fun plays with metaphors and have a strong American basis. I've seen attempts to trace this one all the way back to Aristotle, but for the majority of us, we picture it barked by a bartender as the patron slides up on the stool. So for the purposes of this article, that meaning is appropriate. Let me start by naming one of my poisons, let's say, "Equal".
  • Clean the Air in Your Home...Top 10 House Plants - The air indoors is 30% more contaminated than that of the outside, possibly more in the winter months when the windows and doors are opened less often. You may think that the air inside your home, school, and work is not a non issue.
  • If You Don’t Have These Items In Your Home, Then You Are Cheating Yourself Of Some Health Benefits! - Indoor plants have been used as design elements in our homes and they definitely bring life and beauty to our environment. But bringing Mother Nature into our homes does more than just give us the aesthetics we crave; it can give us health benefits as well.
  • Poisons All Around Us - Debra Lynn Dadd, talks with Craig Pepin-Donat, about Toxins All Around Us. The World Cancer Report states that cancer rates could increase by 50 %, to 15 million new cases, by the year 2020. In the industrial nations, you'll see higher cancer rates. According to the World Health Organization, the United States is among the top 5. Even though our nation has seen great advances in science and technology, our ill health can be contributed to cleaning products for our households, toxic exposure from the environment, chemicals in our food and water supply, and personal hygiene products. Dadd speaks with Craig Pepin-Donat about the startling health risks created by toxic chemicals in everyday cleaning products. Toxins in Our Homes Craig Pepin Donat: With toxins all around us, making us sick, what products should we avoid?
  • Cheers! Bottoms Up With Aspartame - Let me preface this article by saying that I had been just as guilty as most in that quest to look fit, trim and healthy. After being a fat kid, I became obsessed with working out and weight control and carried that mission all through my adult life. Gym rat and carb counter, supplements, diet products and any edge I could come up in that eternal battle against the bulge. From the outside, I had succeeded more than most.
  • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) & Indoor Air Quality - Mutliple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), once widely regarded with skepticism, is a growing health concern for many Americans.
  • History Of The Acrylic Sheet (The History Of Plastic Product Manufacturing) - Plastic acrylics are used in so many applications, in so many areas of life; it’s hard to imagine a world without them. Where would we be had the science behind this revolutionary material never been explored? If acrylic had never been developed, would we be stuck with heavy, expensive objects instead of the relatively light and inexpensive materials we are familiar with today?

  • The Whys and Hows of Green Furniture - With green products swiftly making their way into mainstream consumer products, icons of trees and leaves can be seen everywhere as symbols of environmentally-conscious products. But you may be surprised at how you can directly impact trees when you make green purchases. Scientists estimate that we are losing more than 137 species of plants and animals every day due to rainforest deforestation. This deforestation is happening partly to support the furniture market. Tropical hardwoods like teak, mahogany, rosewood and many other timbers used for furniture and other wood products are in high demand even as their supply dwindles. In addition to deforestation, the furniture industry is a heavy user of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC's), which are found in almost all finishes and paints.
  • Migraines and Aspartame - Is there a link? - The artificial sweetener Aspartame gained a foothold as a sugar replacement, with diabetics gaining a significant advantage. At the peak of its popularity, some 6,000 foods and drinks, even certain chewing gums and vitamin products, contained Aspartame It is marketed under several different tradenames, including Nutrasweet, Canderel, Equal and Tropicana Slim. In the European Union its E-number (additive code) is E951. The controversy continues as to whether the artificial sweetener aspartame really is a migraine trigger or not. The manufacturers of NutraSweet strongly deny that there is a correlation, referring to research from Duke University which they say totally dismisses it as a possibility(1).
  • Discover How Installing Laminate Flooring Can Fight Family Allergies And Asthma - Discover how installing laminate flooring may offer relief if you are exasperated by blocked and runny noses, teary eyes and wheezing chests at home. This simple home remodeling project may be the solution if your kids suffer from chronic allergies or asthma. Off-gassed ranges have been labeled as highly effective hypoallergenic floor coverings. At the same time, installing laminate flooring offers low-maintenance upkeep, cutting down on cleaning chores. While carpeting is seen as a warm, stylish and feet-hugging, the comfort often disguises the price your family may be paying health-wise. No matter how vigilant you are when it comes to cleaning, carpets become dust-traps and allergen-gatherers over time.
  • The Organic Mattress - What Are The Benifits - Have you heard of or joined in with the new wave of organic products? Well, with all the craze of organic products getting more and more popular, an organic mattress was all but inevitable. If you have never heard of an organic mattress, it is a product made purely of organic materials and contains no synthetic materials. A synthetic mattress is often made largely of polyurethane foam. This has been shown to cause severe allergies in many instances. If you are an allergy sufferer, an organic mattress may just be able to provide you with the relief you are looking for. Allergy relief is simply one way that organic mattresses are superior to synthetic mattresses. There are many reasons an organic mattress is favored over a standard synthetic mattress.
  • 5 Ways Your Home Is Making You Sick - Your home should be an oasis; a safe place where you go to relax at the end of a long work day, where you spend time with your loved ones, and where you rest and recharge each night as you sleep. But the very place you go to seek comfort and peace may actually be making you sick.
  • Why You Should Choose Baby Clothes Made From Organic Cotton - If you are doing your best to raise a healthy baby then good for you! Babies are life's most precious gift and should be taken care of accordingly. That is why you should research the advantages of organic cotton for your baby's clothes instead of the conventional cotton. Read on to discover the major differences between conventional cotton and organic cotton. Conventional cotton is the one of the most pesticide laden crops in the world. Only coffee surpasses cotton in the amount of pesticides used. Conventional cotton farming involves the use of very heavy spraying of pesticides and herbicides, but it doesn't stop there. Once the cotton is turned into fabric, chlorine bleach is used to give it a clean white color.
  • How To Remove Warts - Warts are very common. In fact virtually everyone will experience them at some point in their life. They are very contagious and are spread by person to person contact. And although they are painless, unless they are on the soles of your feet, their dark appearnace can be felt to be unsightly. But the good news is that warts are hamless enough and normally disappear by themselves within a couple of years. Although they can be passed form skin to skin contact, warts are ultimately caused by a viral infection.
  • Air Purifier Wonder – Activated Carbon - Many people are surprised when they begin considering a room air purifier, at the important role activated carbon plays in removing odors, chemicals, and gases. Often, the only people familiar with activated carbon are those who have had aquariums. Surprisingly, activated carbon can be used in an air purifier and in a water purifier. It has what is referred to as high “adsorption capacity”. That’s adsorption with a “d” as opposed to “absorption.” In adsorption, molecules “adhere” to a solid surface, instead of being absorbed into them. In an air purifier and a water purifier, activated carbon has a tremendous capacity for adsorption and also has a tremendous surface area, so there are more places for the molecules of chemicals to bond to the carbon.
  • The Environmental Benefits Of Natural Paints - So many products that we use in every day life are derived from petro chemicals. Look around you and see how many products include plastic. Even your clothes! But did you notice the paint on the walls? An acrylic emulsion, which is almost certainly what is on your walls, is made from petro chemicals and also contains many other noxious chemicals that are sourced from unsustainable resources. The use of unsustainable resources has become a huge issue for everyone worldwide. It's resulting in serious natural resource depletion, climate change and biodiversity depletion to name but a few consequences.
  • 7 Types Of Leather Apparel Revealed - When it comes to getting the most out of your leather apparel, you can rest assured the quality and type of hides used are an essential part of the entire process. With so many types of this natural material in the world today, it is a vital part of our economy and ecology. Whether you are wearing high quality outerwear or enjoying the benefits of boots, you will come to appreciate everything you get with this subtle yet durable material.
  • Buying The Best Stuff For Your Child - Babies would often care less of where they find themselves during their infant years. The only thing that they can closely appreciate is perhaps color and the themes chosen by their parents. In most cases, parents would prefer the themes associated with the in-style things such as cartoon characters or movie flicks that are the rave of most people today.
  • Making Minds Work For Modern Renovation Designs - It is very alarming to see the number of incidents of home improvement scams increase. Some contractors would initially agree on your terms for the project. But they would later ask for your permission to acquire a loan with higher rates and terms. Elderly people are more likely to get scammed. Some contractors would take advantage. Overcharging, unnecessary work, or failure to perform the work stated in their contracts are just to mention a few. Some indoor air pollution comes from heating systems. Furnace ducts can become dusty or even moldy. When air blows through them it can spread mite feces and mold spores throughout the home. As disgusting as this sounds it is actually quite common.
  • Green Building Components and Applications - Many people are now choosing to design and build their new homes incorporating principles of green building design. At Tierra Concepts, we have extensive experience as a green builder of sustainable custom homes in Santa Fe. We'll help you plan a home that is energy efficient and environmentally friendly. "Green Building" has developed quite the momentum as of late, and rightfully so. It is composed of a lot of good ideas "whose time has come". Green Building has several component parts or areas of application. A list of those areas would include: the Indoor Air Quality, the Thermal Performance, the amount and type of Resources needed, and the Embodied Energy of the materials used to build the house.
  • The Dangers Of Sugar Substitutes - Being involved in nutrition research for such a long time I can’t stop wondering what’s wrong with our natural food. Why do sugar substitutes and artificially created ingredients receive such an enormous attention? Why can the industry freely and without prove advertise artificial sweeteners as being a healthy alternative? Consumers are manipulated to think the label “zero calories” translates to “good for health”. Well, I don’t blame the consumers, although nowadays it is easy to obtain information on the internet and one has got no excuse. The reason why I’m writing this article is the misinformation I come across almost daily in newspapers, magazines and other media. Food and beverages containing artificial sweeteners are advertised as being beneficial for health. I regard this as a deception per se.
  • Wood-Burning Fireplaces & Air Pollution - Wood-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 research shows that central heating is typically the most efficient and cheapest way to heat. Many people also think that burning wood is better for the environment since wood is a renewable resource; however, according the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wood burning is not environmentally friendly. In fact, wood results in high levels of air pollution that can harm the environment and your health.
  • Easy Guide For Overcoming Insomnia - To help to ensure peaceful sleep, consciously begin slowing down a couple of hours before going to bed. Avoid working or engaging in any mentally or physically stressful activities in the evening, and spend the evening instead reading a relaxing book or watching a film, listening to peaceful music, or taking a soothing bath. Let go of the accumulated concerns of the day through journaling or relaxation exercises. Establish a regular bedtime, and try to stick to it even on the weekends. Your body responds best to a regular schedule, and you can train yourself to become sleepy at a specific time each evening. Go to bed early, before 10:00 P.M., to take advantage of your body's natural circadian rhythm of getting drowsy at dark and awakening at dawn.
  • Why Should You Quit Smoking? - The dangers smoking tobacco could bring to one's physical and mental (nicotine addiction and dependence) health could somehow bring a smoker to his senses. It really is true what the ads say, that smoking is indeed dangerous for your health. It is a very well known fact that smoking is a very destructive and fatal habit to indulge in. It can even be regarded as a medical crisis. Assuming that you aren't aware of these bad effects at all, this article could help you with the much needed information to give up that habit.
  • Going Green In Home Renovations - It's hard to pick up a newspaper today without reading another alarming headline about the impact global warming is having on our planet. This growing concern has caused a number of our clients to ask how they might be more environmentally-conscious in their home designs and renovations. I have to be honest and tell you that it takes a lot of green to "go green," so it often becomes a choice our clients make for ethical reasons rather than financial ones. Environmentally-friendly materials and products can bring long-term energy savings, but the initial costs of green materials may be nearly double that of traditional building supplies.
  • The Hazards of Secondhand Smoke - Secondhand smoke poses serious harm even to non-smokers. Secondhand or passive smoking refers to the involuntary smoking or inhalation of tobacco smoke. Smoke from this process usually contains a mixture of smoke given off by a tobacco product coupled with the smoke exhaled from the lungs of smokers. Tobacco smoke may stay in the air for hours after cigarettes have been consumed and it can be involuntarily inhaled by non-smokers. Secondhand smoke may seem harmless, but it can actually contain many toxic chemicals that are carcinogenic or and other substances that can cause cancer. There are actually two kinds of secondhand smoke, namely the side stream and mainstream smoke. The former is the smoke that may drift in the air from a burning tobacco product.
  • Skin Care Ingredients to Watch Out For - Skin care products are made of different substances. Some may be wholly organic while others make use of preservatives and chemicals. Vitamins, minerals, oils, and a whole lot of other skin care ingredients find their way inside your jars of moisturizers, bars of soaps, and tubes of creams. While these skin care ingredients are generally approved by the concerned federal agencies, they can affect your skin differently especially if it's sensitive. The following are some skin care ingredients you must watch out for in buying your beauty products: Sodium Lauryl Sulfate A common component of cleansers and shampoos, sodium lauryl sulfate is a detergent that can cause probable damage to the skin with prolonged exposure. Since cleansers and shampoos only have short-term contact with the skin, the risk of exposure is minimal.
  • Deadly Connection Between Cigarette Smoking and Back Pain - Cigarette smoking has been strongly linked to a number of serious health conditions like heart disease, emphysema, lung cancer, and other cardiovascular ailments. This habit is responsible for nearly 440,000 of more than 2.4 million premature deaths in the United States and is one of the leading causes of death around the world. The effects of cigarette smoking has been well documented in terms of cardiovascular and circulatory health is concerned. However recent medical studies have uncovered a link between smoking and back pain. Various researches suggest that smoking may heighten the risk of developing back pain by about 30 percent. In addition to back pain, smokers may also be susceptible to pain in the neck, shoulders, hands, elbows, knees, and hips.
  • How To Fix Bad Air In Your Home - Asthma is a shocking prepare where periodic lung inflammation occurs chief to breath shortening, chest pains and coughs. One of the best upward allergies, currently one in six children come it.
  • A Review Of The Most Common Poker Chips - Description: Which Poker Chip set material is durable and affordable for you? Read our review to know. When shopping for Poker Chips, what points should be taken into consideration and observed well? In the 1800’s, Poker Chips of clay were used in United States. But due to the lack of durability (they can be broken easily), they were replaced by clay-filled composites that were more durable and secure, as well. For approximately the last 75 years, clay chips have not been made of pure clay. In the early 1900’s, chips were found to be easily molded with a formaldehyde molding compound named Plaskon.
  • Problems With Indoor Pollution - Indoor air pollution - is it a question? Everyone understands air pollution touching municipal areas and industrial regions. Mexico City and Southeast Asia have hit the headlines. Nevertheless anywhere there are cities and commerce there is pollution, from industrial effluents and the omnipresent automobile. Nevertheless inside? The fact is that covered air can be one hundred time more tainted than outdoor air. As the common of people finish up to 90% of their time inside, this is a reason for disturb.
  • Indoor Air Quality in the Winter - Indoor 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.
  • Smoking and Heart Disease Development - Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world. Surprisingly, the number of people who smoke is still very high perhaps due to the little factual information they have about the dangers of tobacco use. Cigarette-smoking is one of the major causes of heart disease and the number of deaths associated with smoking has been consistently on the rise. In the United States alone, cigarettes are responsible for majority of the deaths from heart disease. According to the American Heart Association, about 440,000 of all annual deaths of heart disease are because of smoking. Just a few sticks of cigarettes a day may double the risk of the development of heart disease.
  • The Church Chairs Evolution - Church chairs are one of the most important pieces in Church furniture. Today, you will find a variety of designs for a church chair although this was not really the case in the 17th century. Most of the churches as well as cathedrals prior to 1860 had chapel chairs or church pews in the apse. The main reason was that most of the churches during that era were in a run down or dilapidated state. Churches then had no money or budgets that could help them to enable repairs.
  • Beautifully Green - The products you use on your face and body can have a big impact on your health ' and the health of the Earth. By simply considering the ingredient label of your beauty products, you can make a significant impact on the Earth. Conveniently, such scrutiny also protects you from the nasty chemicals included in many beauty products commonly found on bathroom counters across the country. Your personal style may drive consumption of just a few cosmetics.
  • A Look At Health And Pollution - The value of the air inside the home or staff can significantly influence one's strength. Many people are attentive that breathing outside air pollutants (ozone, particulate substance, diesel fumes, carbon monoxide among others) increases the likelihood of developing momentous strength problems, such as asthma, concern disease and pest. However, many of us do not recognize that the air inside our home can be up to 10 epoch dirtier than outside air. Indoor air pollution refers to air pollutants that happen inside buildings or other enclosed spaces.
  • Detoxify And Lose Weight - Are Toxins Making You Sick—and Overweight? It’s not surprising that toxins are all around us-in the air, water and in many commercial products. You probably know that these toxins can make you sick: dust, mold and chemicals can lead to asthma, allergies and other chronic conditions.
  • How Can Women 'Reverse Wrinkles' Naturally? - There are specific reasons why skin 'grows old' before its time. Most skin ages prematurely. Women (and men) often show accelerated signs of aging that could be prevented or reversed naturally. Your skin was created to completely replace itself every 28 days from the very cells that gave you the youthful skin as a baby. Wrinkles, sagging skin and other visible signs of aging indicate the skin has degenerated. So, what causes lines and wrinkles?
  • Getting Second Hand Smoke Is Bad - Secondhand smoke is a combination of the smoke fashioned from a burning cigarette and the smoke exhaled by the smoker. Second-hand smoke is also known as passive smoke or environmental tobacco smoke (ETS). Mostly the time trice-hand smoke is worn as opposite to ETS because the last infers a relationship between tobacco smoke and the environment in common resulting in disorder about its faithful worth.
  • Going Green in the Bathroom - Giving your home a green makeover isn't as hard as it sounds, and a great place to start is in one of the smallest rooms in your house - the bathroom. This small space packs a big punch when it comes to the use of natural resources and chemical pollutants. A few small steps can make a big impact, so read on ... Hardware: The single most important thing that you can do to make your bathroom greener is to install a low-flow shower head and limit your showers to no more than 10 minutes.
  • Microbes, the Best Surgeons. - Most people believe infections are the root cause of many diseases. One would be right to say that they bring complications which sometimes can be fatal.One would certainly want a surgeon to have clean hands for obvious reasons. Vaccines Vaccines stem from this notion. There is huge debate raging presently about the merits of vaccines and those who don't want to take them come under extreme pressure. It is known that people who take the flu vaccine still get flu.
  • How Media And The Food Industry Affect Your Health, By Actress And Radio Host Rhio - This interview is an excerpt from Kevin Gianni's Raw Summit which can be found at http://rawsummitarchives.com . In this excerpt, Rhio educates us regarding mainstream media, the food industry and how it affects your health. Raw Summit Excerpt with Rhio, author of Hooked on Raw, speaker, radio host, actress, singer raw chef and eco-farmer. Kevin: You’re in the media which is very cool because I’d like to get your opinion on this next question from a media perspective. What is the media looking for when they are looking for health information? Are they just looking to repeat the same old news?
  • Why not smoke? - The second issue in kicking the habit is: “keep thinking positive”. If you really are determined to give up, keep reading! Both cigar and cigarettes smokers expose themselves knowingly to the adverse effects of nicotine. The body has an immune system that is overridden so that toxic fumes can be inhaled, which is necessary to deliver nicotine into the bloodstream and ultimately to the brain. Although highly addictive, nicotine is less harmful than other substances contained in tobacco products.
  • Is Bamboo Flooring The Green, Environmentally Friendly Home Remodeling Option? - Bamboo flooring has a robust attractiveness that is catching the eye of many a home remodeling enthusiast. However, this is by far not the only use for this renewable resource. A vast range of household items are available to complement a bamboo floor, including clothing, towels and bedding. The material is gentle enough to be used for baby socks, yet sturdy enough to be utilized in bicycles! Bamboo is a grass that ranges from being a ground cover to growing into monstrous plants of more than 70 feet. Although China has always been the main producer, plantations are now fairly commonly found in the USA, for example in the Oregon and Washington areas.
  • Environmental Link Creates Kitchens Of Tomorrow – Creating The Eco-friendly Home Appliance - Accessible technology, restaurant-style quality and high-end design are emerging not merely as trends, but requirements for today’s home enthusiasts. Add to that the desire for design and home appliance choices that reflect environmental sustainability and it’s clear that the kitchens of tomorrow have a lot to live up to.
  • Is Your Bedroom Keeping You Awake At Night? 10 Steps To Create A Sleep Sanctuary - Not getting enough ZZZs? Feeling less than rested in the morning? Take a look around your bedroom and you might discover that you don’t have a sleeping disorder, but rather a room that’s not restful. If sleep continually eludes you, it’s time to take a look at your surroundings and take some steps to create a true sleep sanctuary. 1) De-clutter and Remove Everything that’s Not Bedroom Related Clutter traps dust and dust can trigger a host of allergies. If your room is full of books and newspapers or hobby supplies, clean it up and clear it out. If you keep a computer in the bedroom -- move it! Ditto for hobby supplies.
  • Effective treatment of nicotine dependency - We are all very much aware that prolonged smoking increases the chances of suffering from a smoking related disease. There is very little doubt about smoking being the cause of unnecessary deaths. 5.5 million people per year die of smoking related diseases. Millions of people wish to give up but are trapped in the smoking habit as they are addicted to nicotine, which is usually inhaled through smoking tobacco products.
  • 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.

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