By Dr. Lisa Nagy I am a physician specializing in the health effects of a variety of environmental exposures – from chemicals and pesticides – to indoor toxic mold and allergic foods that produce headaches (ie: red wine). I have a fascinating personal story of becoming incapacitated myself and my journey to recovery over the… Read More
Sick Building Syndrome
The Toxic Body Burden: Environmental Illness + Chemical Sensitivity
By Dr. Lisa Nagy You may suffer from, or have heard the term, Environmental Illness (EI) or Chemical Sensitivity. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (a division of the NIH) defines MCS as a “chronic, recurring disease caused by a person’s inability to tolerate an environmental chemical or class of foreign chemicals.” According to… Read More
Mold at Home
September is Mold Awareness Month and time to tune in to your senses. If you smell a musty-mildew odor or have experienced headaches, nasal irritation, dizziness, fatigue, nausea or allergic responses (including hay fever, asthma and irritation of the eyes, nose, throat or lungs) but can’t locate the source – you could be breathing in a high… Read More
Life in a Toxic Nest: My Journey
I was over the ‘south bay’ moon when I moved into my newly remodeled California beach cottage over 9 years ago. It had new, plush carpeting, white thermafoil kitchen cabinets, a fresh new coat of paint, and an adorable little gas fireplace. Ahhhhhhh, that “new‑home smell” was proof positive that everything was fresh and clean!… Read More
Is Your Boss Making You Sick? Or, Is Your Office to Blame – Part II
6 More Essential Secrets to a Healthier Office & Happier Hours Are you still suffering from the 9 to 5 GRIND? Do you suffer from any of these symptoms: headaches, eye, nose, or throat irritation, cough, dry or itchy skin dizziness and nausea, difficulty in concentrating, depression or fatigue? Then, be sure to read Part… Read More
Is Your Boss Making You Sick? Or, Is Your Office to Blame!
4 Essential Secrets to a Healthier Office & Happier Hours If you feel nauseous at the end of the work day, it may not be your boss that’s making you sick. Chances are it’s your office, which is fraught with so many hidden chemicals lurking in your office paint, carpet, furniture, cleaners and printer, it’s… Read More
House Call!
Lisa and Ron Beres, The Healthy Home Dream Team to the rescue! The Doctor(s) called and we answered! A local Southern California family, The Costas’ were concerned about poor indoor air quality in their home and how it could be negatively affecting their family; which includes two small children who suffer breathing issues including asthma… Read More
Can Buildings Keep You Healthy?
We spend 90% of our lives indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). A typical day can include traveling from home to work and back home again with a few periodic trips to schools, the grocery store, the bank, malls and entertainment venues. We depend on our homes, offices, retail stores and other structures… Read More