Prescriptions for a Healthy House
Prescriptions for a Healthy House

Author: Paula Baker-Laporte

Publisher:

Published: 2022

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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"Four years in the making, this 4th edition of "Prescriptions for a Healthy House" is a comprehensive update addressing the latest in an ever-changing landscape of health research and building practices. This edition is greatly expanded from the previous editions with new sections on furnishing and maintaining a healthy home and many other topics never before covered. Paula Baker-Laporte, an architect, and John Banta, an Industrial Hygienist and mold expert, have put together a veritable treasure trove of useful and often difficult-to-find information. The recommendations are based on research and decades of experience “in the trenches.” The book is pertinent to anyone interested in building or remodeling a home or workplace that is not only beautiful, but also durable and health-enhancing. Although there is nothing complicated about constructing healthier homes, building for health is still not standard practice, and in fact there are many aspects of conventional home construction that are detrimental to human wellbeing. From foundation to rooftop, to home care and repair, Prescriptions for a Healthy House takes the mystery out of healthy-house building, renovation and maintenance, by walking the owner/architect/builder team through the entire construction process."--

Prescriptions for a Healthy House 4th Edition
Prescriptions for a Healthy House 4th Edition

Author: Paula Baker-Laporte

Publisher:

Published: 2022-05-25

Total Pages: 398

ISBN-13: 9781626601659

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This leading healthy home guide is indispensable in your quest for a healthy house. Incorporating the principles of Bau-biologie (building biology), Prescriptions for a Healthy House will help you make your home a healthier living environment.This new updated and expanded 4th Edition includes the latest information and product recommendations, plus completely new content with contributions from North America's leading building biologists.

Jeff May’s Healthy Home Tips
Jeff May’s Healthy Home Tips

Author: Jeffrey C. May

Publisher: JHU Press

Published: 2008-06-30

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13: 080188845X

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Designed for people concerned about the air quality in their home, this step-by-step guide covers the nooks and crannies of indoor air pollution—from what to look for to how to fix it. Jeffrey May and his wife, Connie May, draw from their professional expertise and previous books—My House Is Killing Me!, My Office Is Killing Me!, and The Mold Survival Guide—to create a friendly, easy-to-use workbook complete with mini-case studies, diagnostic exercises, illustrations, and recommendations. The Mays describe the health problems that can be caused or exacerbated by such airborne contaminants as fungi, mold, mildew, moisture, and odor. Their warmth, humor, and conversational banter are welcome antidotes to the scare tactics of unsavory remediators; Jeff and Connie give people the knowledge they need to address serious problems without getting ripped off. Readers can check visual symptoms of their home's problems using the book's illustrations and photographs; get easy-to-follow instructions in diagnosing, addressing, and monitoring problems; find out whether professional help is needed; get advice on choosing the right professional; and consult thorough resource sections for further information and assistance. From waterproofing basements to checking home heating and cooling systems for leaks and contaminants, Jeff May’s Healthy Home Tips helps renters and homeowners alike make sure that their homes are clean and healthy places to live.

Design a Healthy Home
Design a Healthy Home

Author: Oliver Heath

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2021-08-31

Total Pages: 688

ISBN-13: 0744055334

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With indoor air pollution at its worst, and many of us spending more time in our own homes, this interior design guide will help you create calm, social, and comfortable spaces. Let leading sustainability architect, Oliver Heath, give you all the practical solutions you need to transform your space for physical and mental wellbeing. Inside the pages of this home decor book, you’ll discover how to detoxify your home by making small changes. It includes: • 100 tried and tested, research-based design ideas to support your health and wellbeing in even the smallest of spaces • Stylish, fun, and affordable home design tips based on the latest research in sustainable, biophilic design You're never going to be able to control the environment in the grocery store or your office, but your home is a completely different story. You are in charge of your living space, so why not make it as healthy as can be? Based on the latest evidence and research in wellbeing and biophilic design, this practical guide will show you how to create a restorative and nurturing environment - no matter the size of your space. The ideas and solutions included in this book have been devised with easy implementation in mind. Optimize lighting in your home by using reflective surfaces for a brighter space, follow a ventilation checklist to replenish the air in your home and remove pollutants, or unlock the powers of a tech-free bedroom for a better night's sleep. Whatever your budget and whether you rent or own your property, you can use these creative ideas to make your home a sanctuary.

Homes that Heal
Homes that Heal

Author: Athena Thompson

Publisher: Gabriola, BC : New Society Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 307

ISBN-13: 9780865715110

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Since your home's health may determine your own health, this book could be a lifesaver

The Art of Natural Building - Second Edition - Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated
The Art of Natural Building - Second Edition - Completely Revised, Expanded and Updated

Author: Joseph F. Kennedy

Publisher: New Society Publishers

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 498

ISBN-13: 1550925601

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The original, complete, user-friendly introduction to natural building, now fully revised and updated The popularity of natural building has grown by leaps and bounds, spurred by a grassroots desire for housing that is healthy, affordable, and environmentally responsible. While there are many books available on specific methods such as straw-bale construction, cob, or timber framing, there are few resources which introduce the reader to the entire scope of this burgeoning field. Fully revised and updated, The Art of Natural Building is the complete and user-friendly introduction to natural building for everyone from the do-it-yourselfer to architects and designers. This collection of articles from over fifty leaders in the field is now stunningly illustrated with over two-hundred full-color photographs of natural buildings from around the world. Learn about: The case for building with natural materials, from the perspectives of sustainability, lifestyle, and health What you need to know to plan and design your own beautiful and efficient natural home Explanations of thirty versatile materials and techniques, with resources on where to go for further information on each How these techniques are being used to address housing crises around the world. Clearly written, logically organized, and beautifully illustrated, The Art of Natural Building is the encyclopedia of natural building. Joseph F. Kennedy is a designer, builder, writer, artist, educator, and co-founder of Builders Without Borders. Michael G. Smith is a respected workshop instructor, consultant, and co-author of the best-selling book The Hand-Sculpted House . Catherine Wanek is a co-founder of Builders Without Borders and author/photographer of The Hybrid House and The New Straw Bale Home .

Econest
Econest

Author: Paula Baker-Laporte

Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 137

ISBN-13: 158685691X

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The editor-in-chief of Natural Home & Garden magazine introduces the Laportes as leaders of the "green" building movement. A holistic biologist and builder team, they present healthy building principles, techniques for econest design and construction, and answers to common questions.

The Self-Care Revolution Presents: Module 5 – Earthing, Electro-Santizing and Growing Your Own Garden
The Self-Care Revolution Presents: Module 5 – Earthing, Electro-Santizing and Growing Your Own Garden

Author: Robyn Benson

Publisher: Lulu.com

Published: 2014-01-09

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1304791475

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Are you aware of the power of Earthing (getting outdoors, going barefoot and breathing in fresh air) in your everyday life? Do you take time each day to unplug from technology? Did you know that you are an "energy being" foremost before your biology and chemistry functions? This month as you engage with the Self-Care Revolution(TM) you will learn how to tap into your full potential while learning how daily exposure to indoor electrical pollution is the source of digestive disorders, anxiety, depression, insomnia and more. Take the time to listen live to each and every interview, as your tool box for "Earthing" gets filled up with endless exercises, techniques and new skills. This engaging book encompasses a weekly educational and empowering teleseminar, which is part of the Self-Care Revolution. This is an exciting opportunity to be instrumental in creating powerful changes to individual and collective wellness worldwide.

The Inflammation Cure Cookbook
The Inflammation Cure Cookbook

Author: William Joel Meggs

Publisher: Abbott Press

Published: 2013-11-11

Total Pages: 286

ISBN-13: 1458209520

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The Inflammation Cure, published in 2003 and favorably reviewed by the New York Times and Library Review, provided five scientifically verified ways to reduce the personal risk of diseases related to inflammation, including Alzheimers disease, heart attacks, strokes, obesity, and arthritis. Even the rate at which we age can be slowed with the proper, healthy diet and an active lifestyle. In this sequel, The Inflammation Cure Cookbook, registered dietitian nutritionist Dr. Kimberly Myers and physician Dr. William Meggs combine their expertise to produce delectable recipes that prove healthy eating can also be tasty cuisine. By adding key foods to the daily diet, such as salmon, other fatty fish, nuts, green tea, and olive and canola oils, its possible to counteract the negative effects of the Western diet. They recommend using herbs and spices that have been shown to have significant anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, garlic, onions, apples, oranges, and broccoli have strong health-promoting properties. Since diet is only one component of a healthy lifestyle, there is an extensive discussion of other ways beyond diet to reduce the risk of diseases related to aging. Of particular importance to our aging population is maintaining an active lifestyle that can delay the degenerative changes related to aging and insure increased years of healthy living. Informative and detailed, The Inflammation Cure Cookbook can help anyone interested in optimizing their health and longevity.

Information Resources in Toxicology
Information Resources in Toxicology

Author: P.J. Bert Hakkinen

Publisher: Academic Press

Published: 2009-08-19

Total Pages: 1553

ISBN-13: 0080920039

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This latest version of Information Resources in Toxicology (IRT) continues a tradition established in 1982 with the publication of the first edition in presenting an extensive itemization, review, and commentary on the information infrastructure of the field. This book is a unique wide-ranging, international, annotated bibliography and compendium of major resources in toxicology and allied fields such as environmental and occupational health, chemical safety, and risk assessment. Thoroughly updated, the current edition analyzes technological changes and is rife with online tools and links to Web sites. IRT-IV is highly structured, providing easy access to its information. Among the “hot topics covered are Disaster Preparedness and Management, Nanotechnology, Omics, the Precautionary Principle, Risk Assessment, and Biological, Chemical and Radioactive Terrorism and Warfare are among the designated. International in scope, with contributions from over 30 countries Numerous key references and relevant Web links Concise narratives about toxicologic sub-disciplines Valuable appendices such as the IUPAC Glossary of Terms in Toxicology Authored by experts in their respective sub-disciplines within toxicology