NEW STUDY: New Shower Curtain Smell Might Be Toxic!

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Posted by Mandy Geisler
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Shower curtains are an inexpensive and a much needed item in our bathrooms. Especially our kids love the very bright, colorful shower curtains, which makes taking a shower much more enjoyable. But don't we all dislike the smell of the new shower curtains? It even can make us feel generally sick.

The Center of Health, Environment and Justice's (CHEJ) decided to test new shower curtains to determine which chemicals are causing the intense odor.

Thursday, April 17, 2008
Posted by Healthy Child
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Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Posted by Tasneem Motala
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Acclaimed pediatrician and HCHW board member Dr. Alan Greene's question and answer session enlightens parents.

Excerpted from NY Times:
“Just how bad are cold medicines for children? What are the early signs of autism? How do you quiet a colicky infant? Dr. Alan Greene is a clinical professor of pediatrics at Stanford University and the founder of parenting Web site drgreene.com. His most recent book, “Raising Baby Green,” explores environmentally aware approaches to children’s health.”

Friday, January 11, 2008
Posted by Dina Goda
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After receiving her Healthy Home Party Kit for the first quarter, Jen Barth began preparing and planning for hosting the party. Early January, Jen hosted her party and sent us some feedback.

Friday, September 28, 2007
Posted by Healthy Child
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The California Air Resources Board says the regulation, which takes effect in 2009, is the first of its kind in the nation.

By Janet Wilson, Los Angeles Times Staff Writer
September 28, 2007

The California Air Resources Board on Thursday banned popular in-home ozone air purifiers, saying studies have found that they can worsen conditions such as asthma that marketers claim they help to prevent.

The regulation, which the board said is the first of its kind in the nation, will require testing and certification of all types of air purifiers. Any that emit more than a tiny amount of ozone will have to be pulled from the California market.

Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Posted by Christopher Gavigan
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The best natural air freshener is, of course, fresh air itself, so opening wide the windows in the morning to get some air circulating is the best way to dispel stale aromas and VOC buildup. However, it can be useful to have a room-freshening spray on hand to brighten up a room or clear a stubborn smell.

Store bought air fresheners contain any number of synthetic chemicals, which can cause respiratory conditions so it's best to make your own.

Blend 10 drops of your chosen essential oil in 7 tablespoons water. Put the ingredients in a spray-bottle (one used for plants is fine) and shake well before spritzing around the home. Try lavender essential oil for calm, orange and bergamot for freshness, and lemon and pine to add a great scent to kitchens and bathrooms.

Saturday, October 07, 2006
Posted by Christopher Gavigan
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If you can believe it, indoor air is often more polluted than outdoor air, and cleaning products, aerosols, air fresheners, paints, and disinfectants are some of the main problems. Children and adults in the U.S. spend 90% of their time indoors, which means improving indoor air quality should be a priority. A great way to combat this problem is to cleanse your air with indoor plants.

All plants convert carbon dioxide to oxygen, but some actually remove chemicals like benzene and formaldehyde from the air.

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