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
Sick Building Syndrome
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
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
5 Ways Your Home is Making You Sick
Your home should be an oasis; a safe place where you go to relax at the end of a long work day, where you spend time with your loved ones, and where you rest and recharge each night as you sleep. But the very place you go to seek comfort and peace may actually be… Read More