You Need to Be Aware Of Toxic Mold

You might have been wondering what all the ruckus has been about mold in the home. Mold has always been around and it might wonder why it has suddenly become to topic of so much concern and conversation. The answer is simply really, it can kill you. Well, it could if you happen to be severely allergic to it and are exposed to it long enough. Actually, many people are allergic to mold and it can cause all sorts of allergic reactions to it. Dying from mold exposure is really quite rare, but it Read more

Cancer in the Environment

Almost all of us know someone who has cancer, or who has died from it. We all know the anguish, suffering and grief that it causes. It has become so common that we treat it as if it’s a part of life that we just can’t avoid. People are being diagnosed with cancer at unprecedented rates. Melanomas, breast and prostate cancers, colon cancer, testicular cancer and multiple myeloma are all increasing. During the 25 years from 1976 to 2001, the age-adjusted incidence of cancer among Read more

Protecting your Child Against Poisoning

With toddlers in your home, poisoning is another potential danger you have to come to grips with. Their curiosity might induce them to ingest, or come in contact with, toxic substances that could be harmful to them. You will be surprised to know that just about anything can be poisonous to your toddlers. Here is a simple checklist: To make your children aware of the dangers of ingesting unknown things, there are some simple thumb rules: If any untoward incident were to happen, here are Read more