Asthma/Allergies

By Joe Hickman
First published here on July 1st, 2005

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) concludes that indoor air quality is one of the top five environmental health risks in the United States today. They say indoor levels of pollutants can be two to five times as high as outdoor levels and sometimes more. (more…)

By Christine Climer
First published April 2005

Spring is here, and allergy sufferers everywhere are tearing up. The warmer weather invites us to spend more time outdoors but the red eyes, itchy noses and nasal congestion make outdoor fun a challenge. (more…)

By Caron Goode

Ozone is formed naturally in our upper atmosphere as a result of sunlight striking the oxygen molecules in our atmosphere. Most people already know that the ozone layer in our upper atmosphere protects us from overexposure to the sun’s radiation, which would otherwise be deadly. (more…)

By Caron Goode

Our lifestyles conflict with the rhythmic deep breathing our bodies require. Stress and pollution constantly deplete our precious oxygen supply. These factors increase the frequency of respiratory illness, especially in children. Recent statistics on the impact of air pollution on health are astounding and show there is an urgent need to teach children successful breathing habits, develop their vital lung capacity, and improve their immune system. (more…)

By Christine Climer

Congestion, wheezing, coughing and sneezing are definitely not on your child’s wish list — but somehow, they always seem to be delivered just in time for Christmas. Holiday decorating can be a huge challenge if your child suffers from respiratory allergies. The good news is that you can deck the halls and still avoid allergy triggers this Christmas. (more…)

Question: Sometimes it seems the coughing will never end, especially during cold and flu season. (more…)

By Christine Chamberlin

You’ve chosen an organic lifestyle. You eat organic foods. You exercise. Now it’s time to make your bedroom, the room where you spend one-third of your life, as healthy as it can be. (more…)