As winter approaches, it is a great time to be having appliances serviced and checked for problems; as well, ensuring that flues are vented to the exterior and that there are no blockages. There are many things to be thinking about, and today, I wanted to share this with you to prevent issues, and potentially […]
“Sick Building Syndrome” is a term that has been around for a few decades to explain how and why people are affected by their buildings. As a building biologist, I am frequently assessing the health of buildings (whether they are sick or not) and how they may impact upon the health of the occupants – […]
Nicole Bijlsma I have known Nicole for about 14 years. I met her in my first year of my Chinese medicine studies when she was a guest lecturer and taught us about Feng Shui. I enrolled the next semester and so began the journey… It was in this course that I first heard about “chemical […]
Pests: What are They? When you really stop and think about it, pests are critters in the wrong place at the wrong time. They are important parts of nature and they do play a role however, we don’t always want them in our gardens. I have lost countless seedlings and a lot of fruit crops […]
Lyn McLean I first met Lyn McLean when I was reaching out to find speakers for the 2015 Environmental Sensitivities Symposium. I had read her book, The Force and was impressed with her knowledge and expression, and just knew she would contribute something amazing to the Symposium. When we first talked, I was taken with her […]
What do I think of Scented Reeds and Candles? Scented reeds and candles – peh! I have thought a lot about scented reeds and candles …and my opinion is very low. Scented reeds and candles contain a cocktail of chemicals to make the “fragrance.” Many of these ingredients are known or suspected lung irritants (and […]
What Do You Do When You Discover a Leak? A leak may be a tap, a water pipe, the roof, a window… Whatever causes water to come into your home, you need to act quickly. Why? Because mould spores are everywhere, and they need moisture to proliferate. A leak one of the many forms of […]
Surprising Hidden Hazards in Our Homes There is a multitude of hidden hazards in our home. Some affect us in surprising ways! Have you got thrush/thrush-like symptoms? Or other irritation in “that” area? Discover what the environmental cause could be, and take simple action today. **Women you need to watch this video** Alternatives […]
House Dust Mites (HDM) are everywhere! House dust mites are tiny, opaque, feast on skin cells and love to live in mattresses, with their population being three times higher in a mattress as compared to a carpet. They are so small that around 50 HDM can fit onto the head of a pin. HDM can trigger […]
Vacuum Cleaners. What to look for in a good one… With the enormous range of vacuum cleaners on the market, how do you choose what is best for your needs? Is the price the best way to determine? What else should you consider? Is it enough to get one that sucks – or will it […]
