Toxic Building Materials
Because we human beings have managed to pollute the water, air and earth, our Mother Nature suffers. We know now that to stay healthy we must take precautions in some areas when we go in the great outdoors – or even in our backyard. But, it is probably a surprise to most people that even the “great indoors” can be unhealthy and polluted also. Many of our homes and buildings are so toxic that they are unfit to live and work in.
Today unfortunately many of our modern homes and buildings, even cars that shelter and protect us from the elements contain invisible vapors that slowly poison us as they give shelter! Contamination sources are many – and far too unrecognized and unaddressed.
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Healthy Home Environment is Important Check for Lead, Radon, Formaldehyde
Who wants to be sick and live in a sick home? You make the effort to eat well, sleep well and get exercise, Don’t drop the ball when it comes to insuring a healthy living environment. Here’s some playing-it-safe ideas:
First, be sure you and your family are safe from the dangers of radon. Second, be safe from the dangers of formaldehyde; older homes usually have less. Radon contamination is often worse in older homes. Third, be safe from the dangers of lead paint which is greater in older homes. Test for all three when considering a home. Have a licensed home inspector check for all three toxins and others that might be sickening the home, building, apartment, etc. you live in. It’s reasonable and important.
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Having a Healthy, Safe Home and More
Ensuring that your home is a healthy and safe space for you and your family is not an easy task. But what job could be more rewarding than health, happiness, vitality and a long, productive life? Creating a healthy home might not be inexpensive. However the savings in health care costs, lost productivity, worry and stress will greatly outweigh the short-term costs of making your home a safe haven. (Your home should be your health retreat.)
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Asthma May Come From Our Environment
Over 14 million Americans experience frightening attacks of wheezing and breathlessness that are sometimes fatal. Asthma is not just one disease. Sometimes its from an allergy, sometimes its food related. Asthma may be tied to factors as what’s inside your home, your genes, childhood infections, diet, emotional stress, toxins, etc.
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Self-Health Care for Healthy Lungs
Because standard drugs are suppressive in nature, they tend to perpetuate asthma and reduce the chance that it will disappear on its own – especially in children. Try these natural self-care measures to prevent attacks, improve your lungs health and lessen need for drugs.
Use a peak-flow meter, a hand held device that you can blow into to measure the amount of air in your lungs.
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