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Winter Allergies
We often blame wintertime sniffles on the weather. Instead, the real cause might be something the forecast didn't mention-the climate in your home.

Allergic to Work? Your Air Could be Making you Sick
Do you constantly suffer from unexplained skin rashes, nosebleeds, sinus troubles, fatigue, or headaches? You could be the unwitting victim of indoor air pollution or sick building syndrome. Find out whether or not your home or office is making you sick.

Detox Your Bedroom
The bedroom is usually a place of rest, so it often slips through the cracks of regular cleaning regimes. Not only can poor housekeeping in the bedroom be detrimental to your quality of sleep but it could also damage your overall health.

Silent, but Deadly
Canada's new guideline for radon gas exposure could save hundreds of lives each year-if we act now. This radioactive gas is a quiet killer because it can enter our homes unnoticed; it's colourless and odourless. It's also the second-leading cause of lung cancer in Canadians after tobacco.

Nontoxic Natural Air Purifiers
In winter our windows and doors often stay shut for hours on end. What can we do to safely and naturally purify our air? Commercial air purifiers can be toxic because they emit ozone gases or ultraviolet rays.

Children: Canaries for Cancer

Breathe Easy
At a recent party, I joined a friend on the balcony for a break from the festivities. "It's good to get a breath of fresh air, she said. That got me thinking about air quality, not just at smoky parties but at home, too.

Sick Building Syndrome
Often people are unable to understand why they feel sick on a daily basis and why they develop symptoms that worsen over tim.