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Asthma is a Life Threatening Disease

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With a Significantly Greener Planet on the Horizon, People with Asthma Will Benefit

Asthma attacks are scary life threatening events and over 6,000 people die every year due to Asthma related events; eleven die every day. Although Asthma has common features in all people with asthma, there is an individual component that is unique to the person with the disease. Asthma and humidity can be deadly to some people while another person may tolerate humidity but instead, cannot tolerate a cold and dry environment.

Anyone with asthma or who thinks they might have a respiratory problem should seek a medical professional and if you take asthma medication do not stop your medication. With that in mind, here are a few helpful green-friendly tips for helping someone with asthma live healthier quality lives.

Here are just a few natural and cost-effective tips:

1. Turmeric is invaluable to most people with Asthma. Just a teaspoon of turmeric powder given with a full glass of milk, two or three times every day can be a tremendous relief for some people.

2. Eat wholesome organic fruits, vegetables, and whole grains every day, as these foods are vital for healthy lung function.

3. Keep your home clean of dust by using a moist re-useable towel. It is believed by some experts that if we all made even the smallest effort to reducing our household pollutants, more than 40% of children would be spared asthma.

Whatever your individual response to asthma may be, it is vital to take care of your body every day whether or not your symptoms are active. While asthma and humidity can often be tolerated, some people chose to move to an entirely new environment that has the lowest pollen levels coupled with a good climate, such as Southern California.

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Prevention of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning is Simple

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Carbon Monoxide (CO) poisoning is lethal and is the leading cause of accidental poisoning deaths in our country, according to the Journal of the American Medical Association. Today, CO poisoning in your home does not have to be a threat. Simply go to any home improvement retailer or large household merchandise store and you can purchase carbon monoxide detectors for your home or office.

CO detectors are easy to install taking about 7 minutes if you include the time it takes to remove it from the packaging and read the simple mounting instructions. Even less time is involved if you can find the CO detector that has a battery back up and primarily plugs directly into any grounded outlet inside your home.

CO is a tasteless, colorless and odorless gas that is lethal in a fairly short amount of time, within minutes even if the concentration is only moderate. Low levels of CO exposure over a long period is also a serious health risk and results in permanent neurological damage

CO results from the combustion of flame-fueled devices such fireplaces, ovens, furnaces, wall-heaters, clothes dryers, grills, to name a few. If there is not enough proper ventilation or the device is damaged, deadly amounts of CO can accumulate in the air and you will not know that you are breathing the deadly gas.

Carbon monoxide detectors save lives. They do have some limitations in terms of placement and usage so it is important to read carefully when choosing the right CO detector for your home or office.

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Healthy Home Consulting

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Everyday, consumers are becoming more aware of the fact that serious toxins live within the walls of their homes and they want to do something about it. Gaining popularity and consumer trust is Healthy Home Consulting. Hiring a professional consultant who is knowledgeable about environmental toxins in the home as well the best green remedies, is the best way to ensure a healthy green home.

Consumers can spend a lot of cash buying home testing kits for many of the toxins found in the average home. What these kits do not provide are ways to economically and successfully deal with the toxins. When you hire a Healthy Home Consultant, you will not only get feedback on whether or not you have toxins and what the risks are, you will get a detailed prescription on how to best deal with the toxins in your home.

Some consumers believe that having a consultation can get rather expensive, but the truth is, and what most consumers, consumer polls and scientific research is finding out, is that people spend a lot more money on the effects of toxins in their home than if they were to have a consultation and diligently work to creating a safer healthier air quality in their home.

Healthy Home Consulting is available in your area and seeking a professional consultant will not only help you detect toxins and understand the risks, they will also help determine the most cost effective natural and green way to eradicate the toxins

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Lead Poisoning is a Serious Health Condition

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Lead is highly toxic and even in minute amounts it can cause terrible damage to the tissues and organs in the body. By the time someone exhibits any lead poisoning symptoms, dangerous levels of lead already exist. Lead poisoning usually happens in a gradual way with small consistent exposure that eventually leads to dangerous levels. Someone can appear healthy and have no obvious symptoms, yet have very high levels of lead in their blood.

In fact, most of the time, there are not any symptoms until the levels are dangerously high so if there is any risk of lead exposure that you know of, do not wait for symptoms, see your doctor and get tested.

Most at risk for lead poisoning are children, especially during the crawling and young toddler years when it is common for them to pick up a toy from the floor and put it in their mouth.

Some of the symptoms include, but are not limited to the following;
1. Stomachaches, cramping, constipation, or diarrhea
2. Nausea, vomiting
3. Persistent, unexplained fatigue
4. Headache
5. Muscle weakness
6. Irritability or aggressiveness
7. Hyperactivity, being easily distracted, impulsiveness
8. Learning problems – poor school performance
9. Lack of interest in play
10. Loss of appetite

Even though children are at highest risk, adults can also be exposed to lead. Common symptoms in adults include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Pain, numbness or tingling of the extremities
2. Muscular weakness
3. Headache
4. Abdominal pain
5. Memory loss
6. Mood disorders
7. Reduced sperm count, abnormal sperm

It is difficult to diagnose lead poisoning because lead poisoning symptoms are very similar to symptoms of many other health conditions. If there is any doubt in whether you or your child was exposed to lead, seek immediate medical attention.

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Asthma & Allergies – Clear Your Home of Asthma Triggers!

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Asthma & Allergy

Asthma is a serious lung disease, during an attack, the airways get narrow, making it difficult to breathe. About 17 million Americans have Asthma and it is the leading cause of long-term illness in children. In addition to consulting a doctor, you can make a difference by reducing allergens and irritants that are common in homes. The following is a list of some of the most common asthma triggers and suggestions to eliminate them from your home.

Secondhand smoke
Asthma can be triggered by the smoke from the burning end of a cigarette, pipe, or cigar and the smoke breathed out by a smoker.

  • Choose not to smoke in your home or car and do not allow others to do so either.

    • Dust mites
    Dust mites are too small to be seen but are found in every home. Dust mites live in mattresses, pillows, carpets, fabric-covered furniture, bedcovers, clothes, and stuffed toys.

    • Wash sheets and blankets once a week in hot water.
    • Choose washable stuffed toys, wash them often in hot water, and dry thoroughly. Keep stuffed toys off beds.
    • Cover mattresses and pillows in dust-proof (allergen-impermeable) zippered covers.

    Pets
    Your pet’s skin flakes, urine, and saliva can be asthma triggers.

    • Consider keeping pets outdoors or even finding a new home for your pets, if necessary.
    • Keep pets out of the bedroom and other sleeping areas at all times, and keep the door closed.
    • Keep pets away from fabric-covered furniture, carpets, and stuffed toys.

    Molds
    Molds grow on damp materials. The key to mold control is moisture control. If mold is a problem in your home, clean up the mold and get rid of excess water or moisture. Lowering the moisture also helps reduce other triggers, such as dust mites and cockroaches.

    • Wash mold off hard surfaces and dry completely. Absorbent materials, such as ceiling tiles and carpet, with mold may need to be replaced.
    • Fix leaky plumbing or other sources of water.
    • Keep drip pans in your air conditioner, refrigerator, and dehumidifier clean and dry.
    • Use exhaust fans or open windows in kitchens and bathrooms when showering, cooking, or using the dishwasher.
    • Vent clothes dryers to the outside.
    • Maintain low indoor humidity, ideally between 30-50% relative humidity. Humidity levels can be measured by hygrometers which are available at local hardware stores.

    Pests
    Droppings or body parts of pests such as cockroaches or rodents can be asthma triggers.

    • Do not leave food or garbage out.
    • Store food in airtight containers.
    • Clean all food crumbs or spilled liquids right away.
    • Try using poison baits, boric acid (for cockroaches), or traps first before using pesticidal sprays.

    If sprays are used:

    • Limit the spray to infested area.
    • Carefully follow instructions on the label.
    • Make sure there is plenty of fresh air when you spray, and keep the person with asthma out of the room.
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