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- Annie B. Bond
- November 3, 2008
- 5:00 pm
- 19 comments
Dear Annie,
I am new to being concerned about indoor air pollution but I am pregnant and want to make sure I have a healthy home. How can I begin? –Alice, CA
Dear Alice,
Great! You are doing just the right thing for yourself and your baby. Why not take this new quiz: Think your home’s air is OK? What you learn from your mistakes will be a good starting point for you. Although this sounds self-serving I don’t mean it to be because I am trying to help, I’d also suggest you obtain (from the library?) a copy of my book Home Enlightenment (Rodale paperback, 2008). Or, try the Green Guide (National Geographic, 2008).
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Annie B. Bond
Annie is a renowned expert in non-toxic and green living. Named one of the top 20 environmental leaders by Body and Soul Magazine, Annie has authored four books, including "Home Enlightenment" (Rodale Press, 2005) and "Better Basics for the Home" (Three Rivers Press, 1999).
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+ add your ownOf all the places you spend time, your home is where you and your family may be exposed to the most potentially damaging pollutants. From cleaning and beauty products, allergens, dust, odors, vapors released from carpets and other textiles, and even from the water you shower in, you may be breathing low quality air that may be affecting your family's health. I recently began having respiratory problems and allergies. I installed a Austinair hm400 filtration system. Immmediately I noticed a difference in the way I felt. I actually felt the change in the quality of air in my home, and began sleeping better. I was actually amazed that I had not done this years earlier. Educate yourself on potential pollution in your home now and consider using "green" cleaning products.
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