Last week I was speaking with a few people about renovation in their homes. I have posted a few times over the years regarding this subject. It is REALLY important, when painting, carpeting, putting down hardwood floors, etc… to be sure that the materials you are using are “clean” and “Green”!

Your renovation can emake you sick. There is so much off gassing from materials it does make a huge difference to those having health challenges and even to those who do not. Those who do not will be unaware of the ill effects whereas those having health challenges will feel it. However, the effect is there regardless. So, in some ways, it is a good thing to be able to feel it as it is a built in safe guard against all of the toxic effects that occur.

I have listed websites and references in the past and here are a few to just look at quickly now. There are so many great alternatives these days to the traditional products out there that can cause huge problems for yoiu and your family. — http://www.afmsafecoat.com and http://www.ecospaints.net/ecos-polyurethane-varnish-stain.html?gclid=CKq94df6zcUCFYYXHwodNqsAjQ and http://www.naturescarpet.com.

Last year I had three people have horrible horrible flares for extended periods due to rennovations in their homes with traditional materials. It’s something you don’t always think about. But, please keep this in mind if you are getting close to a project. It does make a big difference.

Dr.M