What stands 36” tall, 16” wide, fiercely protects my home and doesn’t bark? No, it is not a well trained Doberman Pinscher; it’s my very own obedient and well behaved furnace filter. This one pound, watch dog shields my home from invisible dangers every season of the year and helps maintain a high level of… Read More
Cell Phones: Convenient Communication or Boiling Frog Effect?
What is invisible, silent, odorless, tasteless and potentially deadly? The answer is EMR, or electromagnetic radiation, which refers to AC electric and AC magnetic fields. EMR occurs naturally on our planet ranging from the earth’s natural magnetic field to ionizing radiation, however, concerns lie in many of today’s man-made advances. Electromagnetic radiation is produced by… Read More
Taking Odor Out of Painting Projects
(ARA) – Homeowners can scratch off one more concern from their list when tackling a painting project: Nearly every paint manufacturer now offers no-odor or low-odor alternatives. Combined with sensible steps to reduce odors and speed drying, painting today doesn’t have to be the stinky business your parents experienced. Home improvement expert Gordon Blickle notes… Read More
Green Your Routine – In the Bathroom!
One of the most important reasons to green your life is to demonstrate respect and compassion for wildlife and the environment. Every choice we make in our personal lives has an immediate and direct effect on both wildlife and delicate, precious eco-systems. This is especially true for cosmetics, personal care, cleaning and laundry products we… Read More
Feeling Hormonal? Your Home May be Wreaking Havoc on Your Health! Part II
If you have not already, we suggest you read Part I of this post first to familiarize yourself with endocrine disruptors and how they can be wreaking havoc on your health on a daily basis. The field of xenohormones is fairly new and has only been in existence since about 1991. Xenohormone exposure is especially… Read More
Feeling Hormonal? Your Home May be Wreaking Havoc on Your Health! Part I
Endocrine disruptors. Sounds like something from an episode of CSI Miami, but they in fact may be lurking on your skin, beneath your feet, in your food and in the water you drink. You may be surprised to discover, as I did through my own personal journey, how important this topic is for everyone –… Read More
Lisa & Ron Beres Share Green Tips on The Rachael Ray Show!
Lisa and Ron Beres, The Healthy Home Dream Team, join Rachael in the studio with their suggestions for keeping your water, air and toys clean and safe at home! Could a simple house plant improve the air quality in your home? Find out as Lisa and Ron Beres, authors of Just Green It, share tips… Read More
Green This, Not That! 7 Swaps to Save the Planet, Your Health & Wallet
To read more about all 7 simple swaps mentioned in the video CLICK HERE!