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Smart Meters: What are the Risks?No doubt you are aware of the smart meter program that BC Hydro began moving ahead in July. The $930-million program was announced in 2008 by then Premier Gordon Campbell to...
Health Action, Winter 2011 - 11K
Smart Meters: Big Brother's Trojan horse...
Health Action, Fall 2011 - 10K
Email Apnea...
Health Action, Summer 2011 - 4K
Do You Have Environmental Toxic Exposure? Take This Questionnaire and Find Out...
HANS e-News - August 15, 2011 - 4K
An Allergy Action PlanYour eyes itch and water, your nose is running, you are constantly sneezing and you're covered in hives. It's allergy season again, and all you want to do is curl up into a...
Health Action, Spring 2011 - 5K
Sleeping with ChemicalsConsidering you spend one-third of your time sleeping, you're in constant, long-term contact with what you sleep on. But the toxic soup found in most mattresses can keep you...
Health Action, Spring 2011 - 1K
Smart Meters Send Worry SignalsAccording to Una St. Clair of Citizens for Safe Technology, smart meters employ radio frequency radiation to send signals wirelessly 24/7. This is cause for deep concern due...
Health Action, Spring 2011 - 2K
Smart Technology Not So Smart?...
Health Action, Spring 2011 - 7K
Millions Spent-Not a Joule SavedLighting represents a mere fraction of overall Canadian energy consumption and has a limited potential for energy savings, yet millions of dollars are being spent to promote...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 2K
The Dark Side of Compact Fluorescent LightsStarting in 2012, regular incandescent bulbs, the ones invented by Thomas Edison over 100 years ago, will be banned in Canada.
Contrary to popular belief, switching from...
Health Action, Winter 2009/2010 - 7K
Sense about Candle ScentsWhat better way to create ambiance than to light a candle and soak in a soft scent and mood? But before you light that wick, double check that you're not inadvertently giving...
Health Action, Summer 2009 - 1K
Ancient Secrets for a Healthier SleepWe face an enormous amount of toxic stressors on a daily basis. Since we spend onethird of our lives sleeping, it makes sense that we take steps to sleep in a healthy oasis...
Health Action, Summer 2009 - 4K
Air Freshener ChemicalsAir fresheners are commonly used in homes, offices, retail stores, public restrooms and restaurants. But how much
do we know about what we're inhaling?
In 2006, European...
Health Action, Summer 2009 - 2K
Air Freshener ChemicalsAir fresheners are commonly used in homes, offices, retail stores, public restrooms and restaurants. But how much
do we know about what we're inhaling?
In 2006, European...
Health Action, Summer 2009 - 2K
Safer Air SniffingCommonly sold air fresheners may contain dangerous chemicals, a recent CBC investigation found. The news outlet took a sampling of air fresheners on the Canadian market and...
HANS Website Exclusive - Summer 2009 - 6K
Chemicals in Your HomeChemicals, allergens and toxins-oh my! For a place that's supposed to offer refuge and safety, our homes can be filled with a variety of unseen dangers.
Small and silent,...
Health Action, Spring 2009 - 3K
Is Your Home Office Positioned for Stress or Success?Are you are one of the 150 million people in North America who enjoys the many perks of a homebased business, such as no commuting and the ability to throw a load of laundry...
Health Action, Spring 2009 - 3K
Extreme Garden Makeover: Part 2The six-foot weeds were gone, the seeds and seedlings were planted, but the extreme garden makeover definitely wasn't over. It soon became apparent that a gardener's work is...
Health Action Magazine Fall 2008 - 2K
Canary in a Wireless MineYou've probably heard about the old "Canary in the Coalmine" method used to determine the safety for coal miners. A canary was kept in the mine-as long it was singing, the...
Health Action Magazine Fall 2008 - 3K
Reduce Electromagnetic Pollution in Your HomeModern electrical technology is a lot like dark chocolate. Too much can make you sick. In fact, there is such a concentration of cell phones, BlackBerrys, WiFi, home...
Health Action Magazine Fall 2008 - 5K
Shower Curtain CautionToxic chemicals may lurk in the most unlikely culprit-your new shower curtain.
Vinyl curtains can contain polyvinyl chloride (PVC) that "off-gases" when you crack open the...
Health Action Magazine Fall 2008 - 1K
Does Your Kitchen Have Good Feng Shui?In the ancient Chinese philosophy of feng shui (pronounced fung shway), the kitchen is referred to as the heart of the home and is connected to the family's health,...
Health Action Magazine Summer 2008 - 3K
3 Household Rs for Reducing Your Cancer RiskYou're standing in the doorway to your house, gazing around with slightly glazed eyes. You know you want to cut back you and your family's chemical exposure. You know that by...
Herbal Collective March/April 2008 - 5K
Gardeners Think in Layers This SeasonAre you planting lasagna this year? No, not the famous Italian entrée, but the soon-to-be-famous gardening technique. Those who've tried lasagna gardening say it saves work,...
Health Action Magazine Spring 2008 - 3K
Spring Cleaning Need Not Be a Toxic ChoreRichard, inspired by the spring season, decided it was high time he helped out with the housecleaning chores. His first task was to have a cup of coffee. After that, feeling...
Health Action Magazine Spring 2008 - 3K