Useful Links

This section is provided to help you access interesting information on building biology-related issues, including environmental and natural health and the creation and maintenance of healthy indoor environments. Please note that Building Wellness is not responsible for the content of websites linked from it's site.

 

 

Chemicals, Health and Environment

The Environmental Working Group aims to expose threats to both human and environmental health and find solutions to them. Visit their website for the latest news and research on environmental health-related issues. http://www.ewg.org  

 

Environmental Health Sciences is a non-profit organisation which aims to increase public understanding of emerging scientific links between environmental exposures and human health. This group publishes two websites :

http://www.environmentalhealthnews.com provides links to new news, new scientific research and new reports relating to environmental effects on health. 

http://www.ourstolenfuture.org tracks the most recent developments regarding endocrine disruption i.e. how some synthetic chemicals interfere with normal hormone function in both humans and wildlife. 

 

The Collaborative on Health and the Environment is an international network of 2900 individuals and organisations who work together to advance knowledge and effective action to address growing concerns about the links between human health and environmental factors. Visit  http://www.healthandenvironment.org

 

Th Institute for Children's Environmental Health works for a healthy, just and sustainable future for all children. Visit http://www.iceh.org  

 

Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

The Environmental Working Group has produced an extensive database detailing the safety of personal care products and their ingredients. Visit http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com 

  

Eco Real Estate 

For environmental real estate and property consulting all around Australia visit http://www.eco.com.au  

 

Electromagnetic radiation

For an independent source of information on the possible health and safety issues arising from human exposure to electromagnetic energy, including radio frequencies and electromagnetic fields from our electricity supply, visit the EMFacts website at http://www.emfacts.com

 
Another useful site, from the U.K. is http://www.powerwatch.org.uk  

 

Environmentally Friendly Products

The Eco Directory provides information on eco-friendly products, services and information resources. Visit http://www.ecodirectory.com.au

 

Environmental Health Solutions

IIEHS is the leading internet portal for your health and environment. You will find here innovative health services, products and information that will support you to take your health to a new level. Visit http://www.environmental-health-solutions.com 

 

Feng Shui

Easy to read and useful information regarding all aspects of Feng Shui can be found on Elizabeth Wiggins' website at http://www.fengshuiliving.com.au 

 

General Health

Health Clinic offers up to date health news, as well as a health services directory. Visit http://www.health-clinic.com.au 

 

Indoor Air Quality

The Aerias Air Quality Sciences Indoor Quality Resource Centre website offers comprehensive, easy to read information on many aspects of indoor air quality in commercial, residential and other built environments. Visit http://www.aerias.org

 

Natural Health

Sandra Mcdonagh includes lifestyle and environmental counselling as part of her naturopathic services. She leads Pure Wellness Centre, one of Melbourne's most established centres for natural health care. Visit the website at http://www.purewellness.com.au  

 

The Art of Healing magazine provides information on alternative and complimentary medicine. Visit the website at http://theartofhealing.com.au

 

For a comprehensive directory of practitioners in the natural health and lifestyle areas, visit http://www.usenature.com

 

To find a natural therapist near you, visit eNatural Therapies Directory at http://www.enatural.com.au 

   

Other Building Biologists

Joachim Herrmann is a building biologist who works in the Sydney area. Visit his website at http://www.livspace.com.au 

 

Schools and Colleges

The Australian College of Environmental Studies offers both short and comprehensive courses of study in all aspects of Building Biology. Course and subject details are available at : http://www.aces.edu.au

 
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