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HEALTHY HOMES

HEALTHY HOME SERVICES

aappolicy		Answers to policies & resources for detecting & treating disease
airwaterbestprices		Unbeatable prices for environmental home health products and services
All County Evironmental		Full service insurance repair & restoration. Environmental clean up
Allied Lead		Phase 1 Environmental site assessment. Sampling and remediation.
Alpine Air Corp		So Cal remediation, restoration, and project management
Blue Gold		Blue Gold for Life water for filtration systems
aolhealth.com		Health centers, diet & fitness, healthy living, health encyclopedia, tools
Calenviro.com		Environmental geologists & engineers. Groundwater & soil contamination
Cancer.org		American Cancer Society: treatments, cures, prevention, research,
Cpilink.com		Catalytic products. Pollution control for VOCs, toxins,, & hazardous air.
Earth Easy		Non Toxic home care. Homemade solutions, formulas,and new habits
ECOLAB		Termite and Pest Management. Voted Best Green exterminator.
ehso.com/carecinogens		Environment, health, & safety on-line. Carcinogen detection.
Envirocheck		Environmental testing kits for Mold & other hazards in your home
EPA Government		Health effects, ways to reduce exposure. Standards and guidelines.
Formaldehyde Testing		Formaldehyde Testing Lab. Most up to date testing and processes
Fresh Air Environmental		Mold, Lead, or Asbestos removal - unfailing removal techinques
Fresh One		Air duct and dryer duct cleaning. Asbestos removal. Greater LA area.
Gold Healthy & Safety		Customized health & safety consultation: Mold, Air quality, hygiene
Gust Environmental		Certified building biologist: Mold, Chemicals, electromagnetic Radiation
Health Line		Treatment search and options. Connect to better health.
Home Tips		Experts for home improvement and DIY repairs, hazard remediation
KRBConstruction		Mold removal. Remediation, Restoration, Remodeling. Water & fire damage.
L A Mold		Professional Mold Inspections: Reliability, Accuracy, Integrity.
Mesothelioma Center		Asbestos Cancer: Information, support, prevention.
NCHH		National Center for Healthy Housing. Proven & Practical steps.
Precision Environmental		Protecting your health & indoor environment. The Therma (tm) process
Prevent Cancer		Cancer Prevention Coalition for safer home, & work environments
Pure Restoration		Water & Fire damage restoration. Mold remediation.
Purified Home		Providing a foundation for optimal health
Rabbit Air		Air purifiers relieve allergy and asthma symptoms while freshening the air indoors
Radon Detection		Affordable Inspection Services: Experienced & responsive Radon testing
Radon Zone		Your source for radon testing products
Safe Home Products		A safer life starts here. Improve your home environment.
Strategic Diagnostics		Environmental assessment, environmental testing and remediation.
Service Magic		Testing & Abatement services for mold, radon, lead, & asbestos.
SKC, Inc.		Get the Lead Out ! Identify, decontaminate, Confirm
T R Restoration		Complete cleaning services for your carpet, upholstery, tile and air ducts
Wolf Sence		Photo Ionization Detectors for toxins, particulates, moisture, & ventilation
1-800-Contractor		Find contractors for all your home repair and improvement needs
ZEROREZ		"Green" carpet & surface cleaning. No soap. No toxic chemicals.

CLEAN WATER AND AIR

airlab		Test kit to assess air quality in your home or business
Airscape		A new breed of whole house fan. Quiet, efficient, and easy to live with.
AWS		Create pure water out of thin air. Drinking water from a renewable source.
Blue Gold		Eco-friendly whole house water conditioning systems: No electricity, waste, or chemicals
Continental		AXC in-line duct fans, range hood, and bathroom fans.
EPA		Government resource for indoor air quality
Eco Quest		Ion Generation, eliminates, smoke, odors, and tobacco smoke form your home.
Food & Water Watch		The take back the tap guide to safe tap water.
Greywater Corp		Recycling grey water for landscape irrigation.
HVAC Quick		Specialized high-performance and energy-efficient ventilation products
IQ Air		Room and whole-house air purifiers
Kangen Water		Powerful antioxidant & also alkalizes, detoxifies, & hydrates your body
Lomanco		Upgrade your foundation's ventilation. Dries crawlspace. Help stop mold growth.
MAGE Water		Evaporation based solar desalination systems. Converts salt water to drinking water
Merus CA		Oscillation technology to prevent lime scale, corrosion, algae & bacteria in water systems
LIFEBREATH		Intelligent controls at your fingertips. Programmable air control systems.
LifeSource		Ultimate Water Softener: No salt, not potassium, no chemicals, no magnets
O2O3		Oxygen Ozone. Filtering the world, one house at a time. Water Filtration.
O'Hagin's		Profile specific attic vents for tile, real slate, shake & composition shingle roofing
Ostberg		Healthy indoor climate with energy efficient ventilation
Poly-Tech Environmental		Green home air systems. IQ Air distributor / installer.
Purified Home		Providing a foundation for optimal health
Quite Cool		Whole house fan - garage & attic fans - save energy - cool your home.
Rabbit Air		Air purifiers. HEPA technology. IMPECCABLE filtration bio-engineered to destroy allergens
Rayne		Great water without using salt. The environmentally friendly way to improve your water.
Solar Fan		Cool your hot attic for free with solar powered ventilator fan.
Sun-Pure		U.V. Catalytic air purification technology. Cleans air down to the last molecule
Tamarak		Superior indoor air quality at affordable prices.
Total Recovery		Total recovery for all climates. Eliminate VOCs and pollutants from your home's air.
Vulcan		Protects piping systems against scale deposits, corrosion, & unnecessary defects
Waimak		Mineral Water drawn from a natural aquifer in New Zealand

WATER CONTAMINANT TREATMENTS

Contaminant	Health Risk	Water Treatment

Arsenic	skin, nervous system toxicity	carbon, reverse osmosis
Atrazine	mammary gland tumors	carbon
Chlorine	chlorine by-products may cause cancer	carbon
Cryptosporidium	gastrointestinal illness	carbon, reverse osmosis
Chromium-6	cancer, liver and other disorders	carbon, reverse osmosis
Flouride	dental fluorosis	reverse osmosis
Lead	kidney and nervous system damage	carbon, reverse osmosis
Mercury (inorganic)	kidney and nervous system damage	carbon
Radon	cancer	carbon

DEFINITIONS

A healthy Home is a home that is free from toxins, carcinogens, volatile organic compounds, or any other elements that might cause disease adverse physical reactions during short term or long term exposure.

HUD sponsors a "Healthy Homes" program, designed to set goals for "safe, descent, and sanitary housing as a means for preventing disease and energy." (Click Link)

"Sick" homes (www.hometime.com) describe "homes with poor, even hazardous living environments." Find more helpful information about "sick building syndrome" by clicking on the preceding link.

ELEMENTS OF DANGER

Toxin	Found In	Solution

Airborne-Particles	Carpets and Ducts	Replace carpets with hard surface flooring. Seal air ducts. Prevent garage odors from entering home by any means possible.
Acesulfame Potassium/ Acesulfame-K	Sugar-free desserts, gum, diet soda, sugar substitute Sunett	Contributes to an increased risk for cancer
*Asbestos	Older furnaces & fireproofing areas, textured ceilings	Professional removal and disposal by trained and certified specialists
Aspartame	Frozen desserts, diet soda, sugar substitutes Equal & Nutrasweet	Links to leukemia, lymphoma and breast cancer. Some people complain of dizziness and headaches.
BHA / BHT (butylated hydroxyanisole/ hydroxytoluene)	Cereal, gum, oil, potato chips	Though they prevent fats and oils from becoming rancid, both are potential carcinogens.
Biphenol A (BPA)	polycarbonate plastic; canned foods and beverages	Birth defects; hormone disruptor
Carbon Monoxide	Unserviced furnace burning propane, butane or oil. Exhaust fumes from an attached garage.	Keep furnaces in repair, make sure no leaks are present.
Flame Retardants	Synthetic chemicals found in textiles, furniture, carpets, insulation, & electronics	Select naturally less-flammable alternatives such as wool and leather. Read product labels. Avoid BFRs and PBDEs. (see glossary)
*Formaldehyde	Resin-based particle board, MDF, particle board, cabinets, counter-tops, carpet, fabric.	Use only products that have are Formaldehyde free. Look
Hydrofluoric Acid	Found in rust removers and other harsh, household cleaners	Dispose of materials via approved local standards. May cause pain and damage to tissues and bone if recommended gloves have holes in them.
*Lead	In paint & plumbing in older houses, household dust, consumer products in soil near highways and busy roads.	Contributor to learning disabilities and behavioral problems. Causes neurological and kidney damage, high blood pressure, disrupted blood cell production and reproductive problems.
*Mold & Mildew	Air Conditioner, Leaky plumbing areas	Stop leaks, ventilate damp areas,
Mercury	Consumption of contaminated fish and shellfish	Toxic to brain and nervous system
Nitrogen Dioxide	Wood-burning stove & fireplace smoke	Open damper on fireplaces and stoves, make certain chimneys, flues, & smoke stacks are properly connected & sealed.
Paraben Patrol	Personal care and cosmetic products - ending in -paraben	Read ingredient labels. Look for them in moisturizers, cleansers, shaving gel, makeup, toothpaste, hair products
Partially Hydrogenated Oil	Shortening, margarine, baked goods, crackers, bread, & frosting	Manufacturing process creates trans fats, which raise cholesterol and increase risk for obesity and heart disease.
Perchlorate	Drinking water; consumption of irrigated crops; milk	Interferes with iodine uptake of thyroid gland, which regulates hormones necessary for proper development
Phthalates	Polyvinyl chloride plastic, household cleaners & other products with synthetic fragrance; cosmetics; food packaging	Hormone disruptor; birth defects; reproductive disease; reduced sperm counts; heart disease; diabetes
Propyl Gallate	Gum, soup, meats, potato chips, oil	Used along with BHA & BHT to prevent fats from spoiling, is also potential carcinogen
*Radon	Seeps through cracks in foundation from ground beneath	Seal all cracks and patch holes. Use special sealant products & underlayment
Saccharin	Sugar-free foods; sugar substitues Necta Sweet and Sweet'N Low	Linked to cancers of the bladder, reproductive organs and skin in animal studies
Sugar Alcohols	No-sugar added foods such as candy and ice cream (most sugar alcohols end in -tol, such as sorbitol, xylitol & malitol.	May cause digestive problems
Vinyl Chloride	Plastics or products that emit that "new car" smell. Water sitting in PVC pipes overnight.	Known carcinogen may cause severe liver damage and ballooning of the fingertips.
Triclosan	Antibacterial agent used in liquid soap, beauty products and cleaning products.	Toxic to liver; disrupts thyroid hormone system (necessary for development); may cause cancer
*Volatile Organic Compounds(VOC)	Carpet, Paint, Fabrics	Use Low or NO VOC paints, Use VOC free carpet & fabrics, Replace carpet with hard surface flooring.

INDOOR AIR POLLUTANTS

We spend 90% of our time indoors where air is far more polluted than outdoor air. Improving our homes' air quality can also improve our health.

Indoor Irritant	Sources	Potential Health Effects

Tobacco Smoke	Cigarettes, cigars, pipes	Respiratory irritation, bronchitis & pneumonia in children; emphysema, lung cancer, heart disease
Carbon Monoxide	Unvented or malfunctioning gas appliances, wood stoves, tobacco smoke	Headache, nausea, angina, impaired vision and mental functioning; fatal at high concentrations
Nitrogen Oxides	Unvented or malfunctioning gas appliances	Eye, nose and throat irritation, increased respiratory infections in children
Organic Chemicals	Aerosol sprays, solvents, glues, cleaning agents, pesticides, paints, moth repellents, air fresheners, dry-cleaned clothing, treated water.	Eye, nose & throat irritation, headaches; loss of coordination; damage to liver, kidneys & brain; various types of cancer
Formaldehyde	Pressed wood products such as plywood and particleboard, furnishings, wallpaper, durable press fabrics	Eye, nose, & throat irritation; headache; allergic reactions; cancer
Respirable Particles	Cigarettes, wood stoves, fireplaces, aerosol sprays, house dust	Eye, nose & throat irritation; increased susceptibility to respiratory infection and bronchitis; lung cancer
Biological Agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi, animal dander, mites)	House dust; pets; bedding; poorly maintained air conditioners, humidifiers & dehumidifiers; wet or moist structures; furnishings	Allergic reactions;asthma; eye, nose & throat irritation; fever; influenza, other infectious diseases
Asbestos	Damaged or deteriorating insulation, fireproofing & acoustic materials	Asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma, other cancers
Lead	Sanding or open-flame burning of lead paint, house dust	Nerve and brain damage, particularly in children; anemia; kidney damage, growth retardation
Radon	Soil under buildings, some earth-derived construction materials, groundwater	Lung cancer

KEEP INDOOR AIR CLEAN & HEALTHY WITH THESE SIMPLE TIPS

1. Clean the air

2. Bring in fresh outside air naturally & mechanically

3. Control pollution resources

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THE USUAL SUSPECTS

Disinfectants		Phenols, which include biphenyl, phenolics, and the preservative pentachloraphenol. Found in disinfectants, antiseptics, perfumes, mouthwashes, glues, and air fresheners.
Pesticides		Chlordane, aldrin, dieldrin, though all banned continue to show up airborne in older houses.
Solvents		Benzene and methyl ethyl ketome traverse cell walls unchecked by normal cell defense. Both are carcinogens. Toulene, xylene, 1,1,1-trichloroethane, and trichloroethylene make up most solvents.

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HIDDEN HARMS

Carcinogen		A chemical that can cause cancer
Developmental Toxicant		A chemical that can produce adverse health effects prior to conception, during pregnancy and during childhood. Adverse effects: death, stillbirths, malformations, mental retardation, sensory loss, growth alteration and/or functional deficit.
Neurotoxins		A chemical that affects the nervous system, and can adversely affect intelligence, cause memory deficits, and result in cognitive an behavioral problems and sexual dysfunction
Reproductive Toxicants		A chemical that adversely affects the male or female reproductive system.
Teratogen		A chemical that specifically causes birth defects.

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