Homeowners go to great lengths to ensure their home looks, feels and smells clean. But if you’ve become accustomed to the scents of your own home, how can you really know if it’s odor-free? Homes trap all kinds of smells — last night’s salmon dinner, dirty gym clothes in the laundry basket, the cat’s litter… Read More
Lisa Beres
10 Plants That Clean Your Indoor Air
When you consider that you breathe in 10 to 20 thousand liters of air every day, you can see how important it is to make sure your indoor air is clean. As stated in prior posts, many air purifiers do a great job, but if budget is a concern, we have a perfect solution that… Read More
Green Your Home for Under $250
The list of statistics on how toxic our homes are today is staggering. You would have to be living under a yurt not to realize that indoor air is, on average, two to five and up to one hundred times more polluted than the outdoor air. EPA research conducted from 600 homes in 6 cities… Read More
Five Natural Ways to Reduce Allergens in the Home
When we think of allergies, we often think of pollen in the spring and ragweed in the fall. However, for many people, “allergy season” is a year-round reality. Allergy prevalence has been increasing over the past 30 years, with indoor and outdoor allergies affecting approximately 40 million Americans. Moreover, it may be difficult to escape… Read More
I Believe the Children Are Our Future
I certainly don’t share the vocal gift of the late Whitney Houston (1963-2012). But one thing we did have in common is the belief that the children are our future. Our ongoing efforts to make homes safer and healthier places in which to thrive are, ultimately, about the legacy we are all leaving behind for… 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!
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
Don’t Judge a Carrot by Its Color: Our 14 Day Raw Food Transformation
“The doctor of the future will give no medicine, but will interest her or his patients in the care of the human frame, in a proper diet, and in the cause and prevention of disease.” – Thomas A. Edison, US inventor (1847 – 1931) I love this quote by Thomas Edison! When I first heard… Read More