Creating a Healthy Household: The Ultimate Guide for Healthier, Safer, Less-Toxic Living - Softcover

Bower, Lynn Marie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0963715674 ISBN 13: 9780963715678

Publisher: Healthy House Inst, 2000

Synopsis

Bower, who acquired multiple chemical sensitivity (MCS) two decades ago, explains health concerns associated with common household products and equipment, and describes products and sources for healthier cleaning, personal care, bedding, furniture, improving indoor air and water, and reducing risk from electromagnetic fields. She also discusses safer alternatives for decorating, clothing, appliances, and hobbies. Of interest to those with allergies and chemical sensitivities. The author edits a newsletter for those with MCS, and has written two previous books on healthy households. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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About the Author

Lynn Marie Bower has a BS in education (magna cum laude). Since acquiring Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) two decades ago, she has edited a support-group newsletter, written scores of articles on healthier lifestyles, and two other books: The Healthy Household and The Healthy House Answer Book.

Reviews

Many consumers are researching alternative products and greener lifestyles owing to the increasing prevalence of asthma, allergies, and chemical sensitivity. The author, who suffers from Multiple Chemical Sensitivity, offers suggestions and resources for more natural personal and household products based on her review of manufacturers' material safety data sheets, product literature, and discussions with technical-service personnel, consumer affairs specialists, dealers, and consumers. The first part of this well-organized book briefly discusses some of the medical conditions associated with unhealthy indoor environments and generally addresses purchasing alternative items. Six subsequent, detailed sections cover a wide range of home and personal issues, including cleaning, laundry, cosmetics, textiles, remodeling, automobiles, home safety, pests, hobbies, appliances, and water and air quality. Throughout, suppliers are listed in boldfaced type, while a comprehensive resource list gives full contact information for each reputable company or organization mentioned. An extensive book that will empower users, this is highly recommended for public libraries.DBonnie Poquette, Shorewood P.L., WI
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: Healthy House Inst
• Publication date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0963715674
• ISBN 13: 9780963715678
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 704