Healthy Home Quiz

The air in your home should be tested often to make sure it is safe to breathe. The building products, furniture, personal products, cleaners, etc., that we bring into our homes have a significant impact on our air quality. A radon test should be conducted annually, especially if you live in an area known to have high to moderate levels of radon.

If you have current signs of water damage, visible mold, mildew or a mildew odor, these are signs you may have a mold problem. Mold is an irritant to many and there are specific types of mold which are quite toxic. Mold needs to be cleaned and addressed appropriately to reduce the spread.

Many commercially available (name band) cleaning and personal products contain ingredients that can be quite toxic and harmful, especially when used over a long period of time. It is important to chose safe and natural products or to make your own cleaning and personal products at home.

City water often contains a hefty does of chemicals. Including byproducts of the disinfectant process, pesticides, even rocket fuel. It is also not unusual for well water in areas where farming or industrial practices are present to contain concerning levels of toxic chemicals as well. It is important to filter water that is consumed and used for bathing.

Interior lighting, especially lighting over 3000K can be detrimental to eye and overall health. Blue light in the evening and at night reduces melatonin. Fluorescent and LED lighting lacks near-infrared light, a wave of light needed for proper eye health. With so much of our time spent indoors it is increasingly important to consider the type of lighting used in your home.

The World Health Organization considers RF/EMF to be a Class 2B Carcinogen, this is the same category as lead, chloroform and DDT. Even at low levels, levels well below the federal guidelines radio frequency and electromagnetic frequency have been proven to be detrimental to human health. Continuous exposure to wi-fi and wireless radiation, especially at night can create or contribute to several health conditions.

Humans, like animals benefit form ample exposure to nature. Our bodies not only require food and oxygen, they also require a balance of natural elements for optimal health.

A stressful home can really take a toll on your health and wellness. Stress raises the level of cortisol in our bodies and creates a fight or flight response. It is important to remove stress from your home and incorporate regenerative, healing practices.

Many of us have a little clutter hear and there, however once your clutters reaches the level where you are stacking clutter on top of clutter; It is time for a clutter intervention. A good organizational system and a regular purge are key to keeping clutter under control.

Ah, vacation, where your day to day stress melts away… While you may not be able to leave all of the day to day stress at the door, your home should embody much of that stress free feeling, at least in a few areas of your home. 

If you notice that you feel better when you leave your home on a consistent basis this could mean your home is creating or exasperating health issue(s) for you and your family.

If you struggle with health issues, especially reoccurring issues, it is possible your home is a contributing factor. There are many areas to consider when determining the cause.

If you struggle with mental or emotional issues, your home may be a contributing factor. If your home is creating emotional or mental issues this is an area you may need outside help to determine the cause.