What are Dust Mites?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Dust mites are tiny, eight-legged arthropods that invade your home and nourish themselves on the dust flakes of human skin. Not only are they an annoying indoor pest, they can cause us some health issues. Barely visible to the naked...
How to Make Your Own Natural Cleaning Products
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
We know that exposure to toxic chemicals can lead to health concerns. Unfortunately, some toxic chemicals are found where they're least expected — in common, cleaning products. Ammonia can burn and bleach can irritate the skin, eyes and respiratory tract....
9 Tips for Reducing Indoor Air Pollution
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Just as you drink pure water, isn't it vital to ensure the air you breathe is also clean? Everyone can benefit from breathing cleaner air, and many people suffer horribly because of air pollution. It's common for people to spend...
What Is Sick Building Syndrome?
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Indoor air pollution has become a serious concern. Discussions about indoor air quality emerged in the 1970s as a result of the energy crisis leading to home construction that was more efficient by way of being sealed up tight... and...
6 Tips for "Going Green" Outside Your House
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
In my previous blog post, Going Green Inside Your Home, we've seen what we can do inside the house to make a difference on the environment — from saving water to recycling to reducing electricity use. Now let's see what...
Dust Mites: A Microscopic Threat to Your Family's Health
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Exposure Symptoms Facts Elimination Methods Dust mites are tiny, microscopic bugs, that are commonly found in human habitats, such as your house, couch, bed or carpet. They are able to thrive in our living environment, because they live off of...
How to Eliminate Tobacco Smoke From Indoor Air
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Even before the Surgeon General's 1964 report, "Smoking and Health," society has been aware of the terrible effects of tobacco smoke on health. Today, you'd have to be living under a rock or purposely obtuse to not know that tobacco...
5 Natural & Homemade Air Fresheners
By Dr. Edward Group, DC |
Many of us enjoy fresh and pleasant scents at home but have concerns about using certain commercially available “air fresheners.” Some of these products are known to contain toxins such as phthalates and VOCs like benzene and formaldehyde [1], not...
