With all the emphasis on the quality of our outdoor air, land, and water over the past few decades, it seems that the safety of the environment inside our homes — where we typically spend a majority of our time — was somewhat overlooked. Many studies have proven that the quality of the air in our homes is, in general, much worse than average outdoor air. Scientists have labeled this phenomenon “sick building syndrome,” and it is largely the result of two major factors. First, most modern homes are overflowing with toxic chemicals from construction materials, cleaning supplies, and the like. Secondly, with the emphasis on energy conservation, homes are now much more air-tight than in the past, and this lack of ventilation only compounds the problems.

Common Toxins That May Be In Or Around Your Home
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In a move that some consider a perk for chemical companies, the outgoing Bush administration has approved increased drinking water levels of a toxin used in the manufacture of certain non-stick coatings. As the article below points out, many scientists and consumer advocates are concerned that such levels of PFOA may pose both short-term and long-term public health hazards.

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A recent outbreak of a rare neurological disease at a Minnesota pork processing plant brings to light several major health concerns: safety in the workplace, the increase in autoimmune diseases, and the dangers of vaccines. The article below discusses how the State of Minnesota Health Department is concerned that exposure to raw pork may be linked to the development of an autoimmune disease called CIPD in an unusually high number of workers at the facility. A form of CIPD has also been identified as a proven risk associated with the swine flu vaccine administered to about 43 million Americans in 1976.

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Hydration is the most important thing that we can do to keep our cells functioning normally. When drinking a lot of juices, teas, etc. it is easy to neglect pure, clean water and the body’s need for it. All the body wants and needs for hydration is water. Once you become dehydrated it takes at least 3x the normal fluid to get the body back to a hydrated state. A good recommendation is to drink ½ your body weight in ounces of pure, clean (preferably NOT in a plastic bottle) water every day. It may be difficult at first, but soon your natural thirst will take over and all you will want is water.

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