Category: Resources

I plan on living to 120. How about you?

I found out recently that 120 is where we humans max out in terms of age. Well, this number is 10 years more than I had expected and that makes me so happy. I plan on living for as long as I possibly can but I don’t want to be in a walker when I’m [...]

Tuesday October 30th, 2012 in Resources | No Comments »

Dry Vapor Cleaning and Indoor Air Quality

Most people don’t realize that indoor air quality is a cause for concern. Here is a link to introductory material from the EPA on this topic. If you weren’t aware, cleaning with steam will atomize toxic chemical residue left in household surfaces. Always remember to open windows or, if you’re really sensitive, invest in a [...]

Saturday March 5th, 2011 in Asthma Relief, Household Cleaning Uses, Reducing Toxins, Resources | No Comments »

Great NYT Article on Dustmites

This article in the New York Times titled “Who Should Worry About Dust Mites (and Who Shouldn’t)” is a great addition to the “How to Clean Your Room for Asthma” article on this blog. It confirms that washing and drying bedding on the hot cycle is definitely a confirmed method for getting rid of dust [...]

Saturday March 5th, 2011 in Asthma Relief, Resources | 1 Comment »

How to Clean a Room for Asthma

I remember I had a neighbor whose kids were wheezing at night. She was so distraught and was always vacuuming and spending money on expensive equipment like a high end hepa vacuum cleaner, air filter, containers for the (hundreds of) stuffed animals they owned. I would recommend to get rid of all the stuffies but [...]

Saturday February 12th, 2011 in Asthma Relief, Resources | No Comments »