By Lauren Hasz, Healthline As the weather gets cooler and fall ushers in colder winter months, we unpack scarves, boots, blankets, and hot cider recipes in preparation for the cozy months ahead. What we don’t always consider, however, while closing our windows and bundling up, are the health dangers inherent of this season as indoor… Read More
Indoor Air Quality
Autism: The Environmental Toxin Connection
Chances are you’ve met someone with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Autism is a range of neurodevelopment disorders from problems with socialization to complete lack of verbalization and extreme cognitive delays. More studies are revealing environmental toxins as a risk factor (read: Autism: Six Missing Pieces to the Puzzle). A new study published in Environmental Heath… Read More
AIR On The Side Of Caution: Simple Steps to Brethe Easier at Home!
Have you ever purchased a new car and received that nice, thick driver’s manual to store conveniently in your glovebox? Contracts signed, you zip off the lot in your shiny, new wheels with a tome of security knowing you could confidently rely on that baby should you ever encounter a hiss, buzz, whistle or grinding… Read More
TAKE HOLD: Everything You Need to Deal with MOLD!
We’ve discussed mold before in a past post (Got Mold?), on The Suzanne Show and on The Doctors (watch below). There are at least 1,000 species of mold that are common in the U.S. The four most common species found in homes include: Cladosporium, Penicillium, Alternaria and Aspergillus. Mold in your home is a serious… Read More
Get More Done With This One Simple {Green} Secret!
As authors of Just GREEN It! and founders of the eco-chic, online boutique, GreenNest.com (2005 through 2011), it is no secret that Ron & I looove to get our green on! We’ve discussed the importance of greenery in your home and office to improve your indoor air quality. But, did you know that plants and… Read More
Radon – DANGER:A Real Risk At Home
Every day we hear about the possible hidden dangers lurking in and around our homes. Children living in close proximity to power lines linked to an increased risk of cancer; mesothelioma caused by inhaling asbestos; hormone imbalances and breast cancer linked to endocrine disruptors (ie: xenoestrogens); autism linked to heavy metals including mercury; and behavior… Read More
Shedding Light: What’s Really Burning in Your Candles?
by Ava Anderson What’s In a Candle? Many candles are made from paraffin wax, metal wicks, synthetic fragrance & dyes and BHT’s – among other toxins – which release harmful chemicals directly into the air we breathe. DID YOU KNOW? Paraffin is toxic The process of making paraffin wax starts at the bottom of the barrel… Read More
Ron & Lisa Discuss Mold Dangers on The Suzanne Show
Mold. It ain’t pretty. On this episode of Home Green Home on The SUZANNE Show on Lifetime TV, Ron and Lisa Beres discuss how common mold and microbial growth is in both homes and schools in the U.S. today. If fact, more than 100,000 species of mold exist in the world; 1,000 of which are… Read More