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Improve indoor air quality - reduce dust levels

 

To reduce the level of dust indoors - and improve indoor air quality -  keep pets outside. Not only can pets bring dirt inside, but their dander (dead skin cells) contributes to dust and may help nurture dust mites.

 
Possible link between city living and increased breast cancer risk

Exposure to chemically polluted air is of concern to building biologists due to it’s possible adverse health effects. That these concerns are well founded appears to be supported by the results of a study recently reported in NaturalNews. The report described how researchers in London have found that city women may have a greater risk of developing breast cancer than those who live in the country.

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Reduce electromagnetic radiation exposure
To reduce exposure to electromagnetic radiation, ensure that electrical wiring and telephone/internet wiring are run separately. When these wires are run together, the electrical wiring may induce an electromagnetic field in the telephone line, which may affect phone and computer users.
 
Reduce chemical exposure with personal care product selection
To reduce exposure to potentially harmful chemicals, use only those personal care products that are made from natural ingredients such as plant oils and herbal extracts. Where possible, use products packaged in glass to avoid chemicals that can leach into creams and lotions from some plastic containers.
 
Aggravated symptom relapses after use of EMR protection products

Dr George Carlo, an expert in the study of health effects of electromagnetic radiation (EMR) exposure, has raised concerns regarding the high number of electro-hypersensitive people who are reporting serious symptom relapses after 9 to 18 months’ use of products which claim to be protective against EMR.

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