Hydrotherm Hydronic Heating crew came out to the Build And Eco-Friendly, Allergy-Free House (BEAH) project to do stage I of the fit-out for our radiant heating system: All 2 floors. Everything had been planned with the usual military precision and attention to detail: two day busy days! (And to top it off, we had Jacob Maggs, our masterfully-EMF aware electrician on the site … [Read more...] about Radiant Heat Fights Allergies with Hydrotherm Hydronic Heating (Part I)
Environmental: Exposure Symptoms, and Sensitive Populations
Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Exposures Exposure symptoms and multiple chemical sensitivity go together hand in hand. Are Government bodies doing enough to help us? Are there any educational resources available for people who suffer from exposure symptoms and multiple chemical sensitivity? "CDC works 24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security … [Read more...] about Environmental: Exposure Symptoms, and Sensitive Populations
Multiple chemical sensitivity: pursuit of a scientific consensus, need for a public health response
Abstract Research for Article on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity and Consensus from Italy On the international scene, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) is defined, by severalexperts, as a multisystem syndrome that develops following chronic exposures to low doses of common chemical contaminants. Its general characteristics are, however, the object of conflicting opinions and … [Read more...] about Multiple chemical sensitivity: pursuit of a scientific consensus, need for a public health response
Health and societal effects from exposure to fragranced consumer products
Fragrance Products Cause major Headaches for People, Workplaces and Employers Fragranced consumer products—such as air fresheners, cleaning supplies, and personal care products— pervade society. This study investigated the occurrence and types of adverse effects associated with exposure to fragranced products in Australia, and opportunities for prevention. Data were … [Read more...] about Health and societal effects from exposure to fragranced consumer products
Nail salon workers suffer chemical exposures that can be like working at a garage or a refinery
The chemicals in nail products put nail salon workers at risk for cancer and other illnesses. Angie Chung/Flickr Lupita D. Montoya, University of Colorado Boulder and Aaron Lamplugh, University of Colorado Boulder Anyone who has walked past a nail salon is familiar with the noxious odors that emanate from acrylic nails, polishes and removers. Customers … [Read more...] about Nail salon workers suffer chemical exposures that can be like working at a garage or a refinery