“To be in touch with the spirit of your site is to be in touch with a life force that can only truly be experienced by establishing a connection with the earth.”
We've put this resource centre together to keep you better informed in regards to the latest news for electromagnetic fields (EMF), electromagnetic radiation (EMR), chemicals in the home, telephone tower concerns and water and air quality. You can also search this site to find more information.
How Building Biology Principles Affect Indoor Air Quality
This article was written by Raphael Siket and published in Green Magazine. It discusses sustainaility and how Building Biology plays a vital role in indoor air quality. Lifestyle decisions we make in the buildings in which we live and work have a profound impact on our health and that of the planet as a whole. This article discusses how simple practical changes can have very postive effects.
The following article was written by Bridget Gardner for the Green Pages online magazine. It is a short article but highlights some latest findings with regards to volatile organic compounds and childrens asthma.
Air Fresheners Unregulated and Potentially Dangerous
Alana Herro – October 1, 2007
This short article from the United States provides some interesting facts on a study into air fresheners that are utilised in many buildings today. Synthetic chemicals used in air fresheners can have potentially harmful health effects and Building Biologists strongly discourage their use in homes and workplaces.
Research into the link between regular handset use and
disease reveals the risks rise significantly after 10 years, despite official
assurances that they are safe.....
Radically different laundry and dishwashing products
Stains, grime, dirt and dust are a part of life we can't avoid. Many cleaners and detergents use harsh industrial strength chemicals and enzymes which not only leave behind toxic residues, but may also damage the clothes and dishes as they clean. There is an alternative which performs better than most leading brand detergents and is far safer for the environment as well.
Press Release - Should we be concerned about phone towers?
21 February 2008
The following press release was compiled and submitted by Rraphael Siket of ecolibria. It is a short but highly informative piece discussing the current situation relating to potential health problems related to the EMR emitted from phone towers and other wireless transmitters. It encourages you to think about the possible implications of exposing yourself and young menbers of our future generation to ever increasing levels of electricity in the form of WIFI, cordless phones, wireless internet and mobile phone towers, base stations and masts.
The following press release explains the problems associated with conventional paints and how there are healthier and greener natural paint solutions. Non - toxic paint that emits natural plant and mineral volatile organic compounds are readily available and more painters are making the switch as concerns grow about long term health effects for those involved in the painting industry.
Low VOC does not necessarily mean that the paint is a healthy option.
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