In the past 30 years, new cancer diagnoses have almost tripled, hospital admissions for life-threatening allergic reactions have increased fourfold, breast cancer has doubled, male sperm count has halved, the age of puberty is declining, dementia has become synonymous with old age, and learning and behavioural disorders in children have skyrocketed. Could these conditions be linked to our homes? YES! Healthy Home Healthy Family is a beautifully designed full colour, hard copy book that explores how industry keeps toxic products in the marketplace, and why the exposure standards for chemicals and electromagnetic fields are not adequate to protect your family. The adverse health effects arising from exposure to health hazards in the built environment includes a detailed discussion on the allergens in the home (house dust mites, pet, pollen and pests), the latest understanding on mould and biotoxins in a water-damaged building; the chemicals in building materials and everyday products; drinking water contaminants and why you need to use a water filter; the various forms of electromagnetic fields that impact the built environment, and the simple ways to reduce exposure to the radiation emitted from cell phones and wireless technologies. It also includes a detailed discussion on how to design a healthy home from choosing the right site and building material selection, to preventing condensation and mould, reducing exposure to toxicants, choosing heating and cooling systems for allergy sufferers, opting for healthier lighting options, reducing exposure to AC magnetic fields and radiofrequencies (wiring, cabling, shielding and furniture placement) and tips before moving in. This reference guide is a must for all homes!

The home should be a place that nourishes the body and feeds the spirit. Acknowledging that this is not always the case, Gina Lazenby provides positive answers and means to address the issue.

Offers advice on how to enhance and protect physical, mental, and spiritual health by creating a toxin-free home environment that inspires relaxation and harmony.

With the global warming crisis hitting the headlines with alarming regularity,his book simply could not be more timely. Now more than ever it is of vitalmportance to assess not only how we can make our homes more eco-friendly butlso the implications these changes will have for our living environment.ronically, the new energy-efficient, draft-free buildings we live in, soital to the health of the planet, can be detrimental to our own health andhat of our families. In The Healthy Home Alan Berman meets the challenge ofreating an eco-friendly home without compromising on style or quality ofife. He shows how small changes - like improving air quality by opening theindows more - can make all the difference to the environment we live in. Theook is comprehensive in scope.;Chapter One shows how to assess the risks,ncluding what to look for and what can be changed; Chapter Two spans heat,ight and air, from how to minimize heat loss and maximize natural light, toow to increase air flow, improve air quality, reduce condensation andnsulate against outside noise; Chapter Three covers home decorating

A guide to creating a healthy home environment, offering advice on how to remove commonly found dangerous or toxic materials, and answering questions about household materials, chemicals, and product ingredients. Covers each room of the house, as well as outdoor spaces.

"The Healthy Home "takes listeners on a tour of a specific home for a look at the surprising health risks posed by the everyday products and behaviors of a modern family.