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Time for New Habits

The end of the year is a time when we look to create new habits. We reflect back on the year that we have had. And decide what we would…

Environmental Stressors Can Cause Blindness??

Environmental Stressors Can Cause Blindness?? Say what? Environmental stressors can cause blindness???? Yup. Let me illustrate this with a story about Billie. Billie (not her real name) is a young…

air pollution, condensation, environmental health, ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES, health, healthy home, humidity, mold, mould, water, water damage

Managing #mould. It’s everywhere, so how? Managing mould doesn’t have to be an uphill battle. Mould spores are everywhere, and they are waiting for enough moisture to reproduce. So… ultimately, mould…

building biology, buildings and health, chemical sensitivities, chemically sensitive, ehs, electric fields, electromagnetic radiation, EMF, EMR, family, gases, health, heavy metals, house hunting, indoor air quality, informed choice, lead, mold, mould

House Hunting?

Moving (and house hunting) is a highly stressful time… Add to the mix the need to avoid environmental stressors, keep to a tight budget and manage with low tolerance –…

building biology, buildings and health, CLEANING PRODUCTS, environmental health, essential oils, mold, mould

Mould & Essential Oils

Mould & Essential Oils There is a lot of marketing around products for mould… and a lot of hype now that the effects of mould on health are gaining awareness…

building biology, environmental health, fragrances, health, indoor air quality, mold, mould, VOCs

Do You Ventilate Your Home?

Do You Ventilate Your Home? What did I notice when I first started assessing homes? I discovered something that surprised me – and still does. A vast number of people don’t…

Sick Building Syndrome: Is Your Workplace Healthy?

“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…

building biology, buildings and health, condensation, environmental health, mold, mould, water damage

Leak: What Do You Do When You Discover One?

What Do You Do When You Discover a Leak? A leak may come from a tap, a water pipe, the roof, a window… Whatever causes water to come into your…

Home is the Most Important Place

Home is the most important place. It is our castle. Home is our safety haven, our sacred space, our island in the midst of the world. For many of us,…

building biology, buildings and health, condensation, environmental health, humidity, indoor air quality, mold, mould

Humidity – Understanding and Managing it

Humidity is not just a present in our rainforests, it is also present in our homes Humidity is basically moisture levels in the air. Relative humidity (RH) is what we…

air pollution, building biology, buildings and health, condensation, environmental health, indoor air quality, mold, mould, water, water damage

Condensation: An Enormous Issue In Buildings

Condensation: an Enormous Issue in Buildings Condensation is an enormous issues in buildings, whether they be older buildings with single glazed windows and/or no insulation OR brand new buildings that are…

building biology, environmental health, essential oils, health, mold, mould, scents

Essential Oils

Essential oils are potent gifts from nature Essential oils can be used for many things – cleaning, mood enhancement, health, personal care products, perfumery, in your bath, in a burner,…

building biology, buildings and health, environmental health, ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES, mold, mould

Don’t be Guttered!

Gutters – They Can Play a Large Role in the Health of Our Buildings Gutters collect the water that come off the roof. The roof is like a rain hat…

building biology, buildings and health, environmental health, mold, mould

Mould Dead and Alive

Mould Dead and Alive Mould dead or alive can be a problem. There are many ways to kill mould, but this does not make it safe for your health. Dead…

building biology, buildings and health, environmental health, mold, mould, water damage

Health Practitioner’s Role in Mould and Health

Role of the Health Practitioner in Mould and Health With the growing awareness of the impact that mould has on our health, there is quite a lot of activity in…

building biology, buildings and health, dust mites, environmental health, ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES, health, humidity, indoor air quality, mold, mould, water damage

Dehumidifiers – The Benefits of Using One Regularly

Let’s first explore humidity – to set the scene and give context to the rest of this post. What is Humidity? Humidity is the amount of water vapour in the air.…

Hawthorn University Holistic Detoxification Presentation

Hawthorn University: Holistic Detoxification Hawthorn University offer high level online training to health practitioners, predominantly naturopaths. So, I was thrilled to receive an invitation from Hawthorn University to present a…

building biology, buildings and health, mold, mould, water damage

Water Damage Sources and More Information

Water damage can create massive issues for our homes and our health. Sources of Water Damage Water damage can occur as a result of many factors, here are some to…

building biology, buildings and health, health, indoor air quality, mold, mould, water, water damage

Mould Water Damage and Health

Mould, Water Damage and Health Mould spores are everywhere. They are a vital part of life on earth as they play the important role of breaking things down. However, like…

behavioural disorders, building biology, diet and lifestyle, electromagnetic radiation, EMF, environmental health, ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES, health, indoor air quality, learning disorders, mold, mould, personal care products, scents, smart meters, water

Sick Building Syndrome – What Does it Mean?

What is a “Sick Building”? Have you heard about “Sick Building Syndrome”? This is where the occupants of a building are sick because of something in a building where they…

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