buildings and health

building biology / buildings and health / dirty electricity / electric fields, / EMF / environmental health / high frequencies / magnetic fields / radiofrequencies

EMF Exposure – Understanding How You Can Reduce Your Exposure

EMF Exposure - Understanding How You Can Reduce Your Exposure EMF is a sneaky thing - because you can’t see or smell it, it is often not considered. When people…

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December 13, 2018

asbestos / building biology / building materials / environmental health / health / indoor air quality

Asbestos-Related Products Are Often On My Radar

Asbestos-related products are often on my radar. Why? Because so many of our homes contain asbestos-related products - everything from walls, soffits, pipes, cladding, roof tiles, carpet backings, and more. Asbestos…

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November 13, 2018

affirmations / building biology / buildings and health / environmental health / inspiration / life lessons

When Building Biology Means Building Courage

Developments in My World Around Building Biology Building courage has been important in these three great things that have happened in the last week or so. First Firstly, I finnnaaalllllyyyyyy…

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August 13, 2018

air fresheners / detoxification / dust mites / electromagnetic radiation / EMF / environmental health / health / high frequencies / indoor air quality / mould / radiofrequencies / sleep / stress

Sleep: Why Is it So Important?

Do you struggle to get a good night's sleep? Many people do these days, and this can have a bigger impact that just feeling sleepy all day, or perhaps being…

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August 13, 2018

building biology / buildings and health / chemicals / environmental health / health / indoor air quality / VOCs

“Bake Outs,” Ozone and Our Indoor Air

Today, I want to share some information about ozone, VOCs and our indoor air. From here, I will share my stance on "bake outs," so let's start at the end…

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November 3, 2017

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…

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January 18, 2016

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

Building Biology – Explained

Many people know about "Sick Building Syndrome" - where there is something about their building that makes them sick. However, in Australia in particular, far less people really understand what…

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July 13, 2015

buildings and health / environmental health / VOCs

Understanding “VOCs” in Paint: No Smell Doesn’t Necessarily Mean Non-Toxic

by Angela Petruzzi (Livos Australia) No Smell Does Not Necessarily Mean Non-Toxic When it Comes to Paints and Coatings “VOCs” does not mean harmful and “no VOCs” does not mean…

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March 17, 2015

babies / buildings and health / environmental health / health / indoor air quality

Lead Reducing Your Exposure

Lead tends to be ubiquitous... Lead tends to be all around us - thanks to the lack of knowledge and understanding about its health effects. Sources of lead contamination include:…

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January 16, 2015

chemicals / environmental health / ENVIRONMENTAL SENSITIVITIES / health / indoor air quality / mold / mould

Indoor Air Pollution and Health

Indoor Air Pollution and Health Health effects from indoor air pollutants may be experienced soon after exposure or, possibly, years later. Immediate effects Immediate effects may show up after a…

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November 17, 2014

electromagnetic radiation / EMF / health

Olle Johansson A Pioneer in EMF and Health Needs Our Support

Prof Olle Johansson Needs Your Help Professor Olle Johansson has been researching the field of EMF (electromagnetic fields) and health for some time. He is a pioneer. His work as…

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October 20, 2014

building biology / buildings and health / chemicals / endocrine disruptors / health / life

Endocrination Endocrine Disruptors

"Endocrine disruptors" "BPA" "DANGER" Our modern lives are filled with things that make our tasks easier, we don't have to put up with unsightly wires, we can get a tan…

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September 17, 2014