Is there anything more enticing than the aroma of a favorite dish simmering on the stove? That could explain why so many people adore home-cooked meals. Cooking has helped humans to connect with loved ones and care for family members throughout history. Could cooking however, be a source of pollution within your home? Over three…
Throughout history, health problems that were not clearly understood and had no apparent cause, were often dismissed as psychosomatic or psychological in nature. Asthma was classified in this category until the 1890’s when it became recognized as an inflammatory condition tied to the immune system. In the same way that Asthma was misunderstood, Multiple Chemical…
The right air filtering device can help reduce allergies, prevent contagious diseases from spreading, and even improve your emotional well being. Could some air cleaning devices be harmful to your health? Yes, it turns out that some products put you at risk. Ozone-based air purifiers pose significant health hazards, that manufacturers often attempt to conceal.…
What are Volatile Organic Compounds? VOCs, or volatile organic compounds, are chemicals that are released into the air from a wide range of the products that we use in our lives. These compounds have a high vapor pressure, which means they change from a liquid or solid state into a gas at room temperature. Additionally,…
What are allergies and allergens? Why do you have red and itchy eyes in spring? Why is it that when you eat nuts or honey your tongue swells? And why does being around a furry companion make you develop a rash or cause you difficulty in breathing when your friends seem to be completely fine…
