en-ushttp://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_rss/ Green and Healthy House Articles on HealthyHouseInstitute.com http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/BBMwqFXpr9w/a_1066-Bisphenol_A_BPA_in_Soups_Juice_and_More_Says_Consumer_Reports_ Highest levels of BPA were detected in some samples of green beans and soups. For some people, dietary exposure could approach levels shown to cause harm in animal studies; FDA's safety standards for BPA inadequate and out of date. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1066-Bisphenol_A_BPA_in_Soups_Juice_and_More_Says_Consumer_Reports_ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/aT77us4FKJY/a_1065-A_Ventilation_Guide_from_HVI The Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) offers guidelines on how to select the right ventilation system for your home, how much air it should move and why, types of ventilation systems, and where to get more information on ventilation standards. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1065-A_Ventilation_Guide_from_HVI http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/a4idVHRb7mY/a_1064-Elements_That_Contribute_to_Healthy_Building_Design Three viewpoints of designing a healthy building include: the importance of sustainable development, the role of occupants for ensuring indoor air quality, and ongoing developments related to indoor finishes with low chemical emissions and good fungal resistance. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1064-Elements_That_Contribute_to_Healthy_Building_Design http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/RF5RlBBbNw0/a_1063-Case_Study_Building_a_Home_for_the_Chemically_Sensitive In early 2007 Kevin and Kathy Christopherson set about building a home in Hanover, Wisconsin. This was no ordinary new home construction, though. Since Kathy has an acute chemical sensitivity, special precautions were necessary – precautions that presented some particularly challenging construction issues. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1063-Case_Study_Building_a_Home_for_the_Chemically_Sensitive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/Yxws8AmZBJk/a_1062-New_Car_Smell_Unhealthy_Volatile_Organic_Compounds_VOCs_in_Automotive_Interiors Little data exist on pollution levels within interior cabins of automobiles. Yet significant questions have surfaced relative to the potential hazards of the "new car smell" or biological hazards such as mold and animal allergens. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1062-New_Car_Smell_Unhealthy_Volatile_Organic_Compounds_VOCs_in_Automotive_Interiors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/3kL1XINEhdg/a_1061-What_Are_Whole_House_Fans_Whole_House_Comfort_Ventilators_Whole_House_Ventilation_Systems These terms are used somewhat interchangeably, which is confusing. HVI shows how to tell them apart. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1061-What_Are_Whole_House_Fans_Whole_House_Comfort_Ventilators_Whole_House_Ventilation_Systems http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/ig3U7_O6RgE/a_1060-Study_Says_Most_Homes_Pose_Health_Risks The majority of U.S. families (67 percent) live in a home with at least one major health risk. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1060-Study_Says_Most_Homes_Pose_Health_Risks http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/TElo-t3AM8o/a_1059-Greener_Toys_A_Guide_to_Finding_Safer_and_Eco_friendlier_Gifts_for_the_Green_Generation What to look for, and resources to help you find the best, most sustainable products for your baby or child. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1059-Greener_Toys_A_Guide_to_Finding_Safer_and_Eco_friendlier_Gifts_for_the_Green_Generation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/CjJH2nXrXfA/a_1058-Environmental_Chemicals_in_People_Challenges_in_Interpreting_Biomonitoring_Information Biomonitoring, the measurement of chemicals in blood, urine, and other tissues or fluids, is becoming an increasingly common tool in the study of human exposure to environmental chemicals; the problem is, it\'s hard to connect with health outcomes (abstract only). Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1058-Environmental_Chemicals_in_People_Challenges_in_Interpreting_Biomonitoring_Information http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/oy_jkalm4R4/a_1057-Electrolyzed_Water_Alternative_to_Chemical_Cleaners Electrolyzed or activated water promises to eliminate the need for many chemical cleaning products. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1057-Electrolyzed_Water_Alternative_to_Chemical_Cleaners http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/tf7nxL0wwpM/a_1056-Are_EDCs_Blurring_Issues_of_Gender_____ Although scientists have postulated a wide range of adverse human health effects of exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), the nexus of the debate is the concern that prenatal and childhood exposure to EDCs may be responsible for a variety of abnormalities in human sexuality, gender development and behaviors, reproductive capabilities, and sex ratios. Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1056-Are_EDCs_Blurring_Issues_of_Gender_____ http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/wOsu9kdCEQY/a_1055-What_are_HRVsERVs Heat recovery ventilators (HRV) and energy recovery ventilators (ERV) are air exchange systems that help to enhance indoor air quality and minimize heating costs. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1055-What_are_HRVsERVs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/dFEMyI3piF4/a_1053-Candle_lit_dinners_air_pollution_source Burning candles made from paraffin wax – the most common kind used to infuse rooms with romantic ambiance, warmth, light, and fragrance – is a source of indoor air pollution. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1053-Candle_lit_dinners_air_pollution_source http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/XepgLU2O76U/a_1052-Art_and_Craft_Materials The safest home in the world can be made unhealthy in minutes if a member of the family practices an art or craft that emits hazardous substances into the air. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1052-Art_and_Craft_Materials http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Healthyhouseinstitutecom-Articles/~3/WhNfS9TPHTY/a_1051-Look_a_Gift_Horse_in_the_Mouth_It_May_Be_Harboring_Allergens If the gift looks or smells moldy or promotes sneezing or other symptoms - send it on to other pastures. Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.healthyhouseinstitute.com/a_1051-Look_a_Gift_Horse_in_the_Mouth_It_May_Be_Harboring_Allergens