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Child Proofing For Common Household Poisons
Millions of children fall victim to accidental poisonings in the United States alone. The key to preventing these exposures is knowing what products are poisonous.
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Dispose of Hazardous Wastes Safely
Learn how to dispose of cleaners, aerosols, corrosives, poisons, paints and solvents safely.
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10 Ways to Protect Your Family From Pesticides
Children are critically susceptible to pesticides and their effects. Read on for important advice on simple, inexpensive ways to keep them out of harm's way.
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Allergy News Links
Does echinacea cause allergic reactions? Do household cleaners contribute to learning disabilities and behavior problems? This month, I'll share some links to articles featuring the latest allergy news.
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Clean and Green
Natural solutions to seasonal house cleaning tasks.
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Shopping Greener in 2007
How to avoid foods and household items that can harm the environment
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What's Eating Us
A comprehensive report by Bill Moyers found some unpleasant chemicals lurking where you would least expect - in your body.
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Garden Jobs for February
February is the month for pruning vines, planting bare root trees, and starting seedlings. Work this month sets the stage for a glorious garden this spring and summer.
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Homemade Non-Toxic Drain Cleaners and Openers
Commercial drain openers are full of dangerous toxins and harmful chemicals. These recipes make safer alternatives while helping to protect your health by living green.
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Prevent Excessive Chemical Exposure in Kids
Overexposure to harmful toxins can have short-term and long-term effects on a child's health.
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Storm Water Runoff Contaminates Lakes and Rivers
Heavy rains and melted snow cause flooding to streets and properties. Storm waters may carry household debris, pesticides, and pet wastes to water recreation sites.
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PEE YEW! Something Stinks. But is it Bad?
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Terrorism Among Us... A Cause for Alarm Part IV
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Mercury Spills Are Too Frequent
Mercury keeps spilling around the world, causing illness, often to children.
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Accidental Poisonings in Children
This article offers tips to help parents prevent children from coming into contact with harmful chemicals that can lead to accidental poisonings.
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Air Quality Index: Ozone Pollution
As the proposed revisions to standards of ground-level ozone pollution go into effect in 2008, understanding how ozone affects health and climate change is important.
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Bleach: Not Just For Cleaning!
Yes, it smells bad. Yes, it's chemical not typically related to art. There's a lot to be said about using bleach in your mixed media art projects. Let's explore!
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Green Gifts for Gourmets
Christmas 2008 is the year to give green and foodie fans are no exception. Give environmental kitchen gifts that make a difference.
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Green House Cleaning Methods and Products
The best house cleaning products and methods for keeping a home green, inside and out.
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How To Get Rid of Mold and Mildew
Mold and mildew are a common household problem that may cause health problems in some people. Learn how to eliminate them without expensive cleaning products.
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Make Recycled Trash Art
Make use of reusable trash and students' creativity to create art work and sculptures from clean household trash.
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Preventing Water Damage in Basement Storage
A minor basement flood can ruin stored items unless they are packed carefully.
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The Pet Cockatiel Part 5: Health
Ways to keep your pet cockatiel healthy

When Essential Oils and Pets Don’t Mix
Keep your pets safe! Learn the ways essential oils can pose a risk to your household friends.
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Aspirin
Aspirin. Take two and call me in the morning.
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Asthma Increasing in Older Women
A recent phenomenon is the increase in asthma and other respiratory problems in women above the age of 65. What could be the cause of this increase?
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Childproof Your Home
A guide to making your home safe for your child.
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Detox Diets in the News
The charity Sense about Science (1) has challenged the culture of Detox by reviewing the claims made by a range of products - from body lotions to flush away diets.
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Environmentally Friendly Child Care Centers
Mercury, lead, and pesticides can harm small children. Using the criteria forth by the Oregon Environmental Council, childcare centers can become environmentally friendly
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Indoor Plants Create Fresh Air
Want to create a source of fresh air in your home or office? NASA study provides a list of which plants are best indoor air filters.
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Integrated Pest Management
IPM is a simple method of pest control that relies on careful monitoring of plants, accurate identification of the pathogen and least toxic method for control.
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International Coastal Cleanup Day
Join the Ocean Conservancy in their annual International Coastal Cleanup and do something positive to reduce marine debris.
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Most Common Pet Poisons - According to ASPCA
ASPCA Poison Control Center announces the Top 10 Pet Poisons of 2008. What foods, household items, medicines and chemicals are toxic to dogs, cats, other pets?
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Scam Artists Stay Busy During Hurricane Season
Scammers expect to make easy cash after a hurricane strikes. Residents who are forced to wait months for storm cleanup often make bad choices, risking savings & ID theft.
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Shifting Life into the Green Lane
Living green is a buzz phrase that implies many things including reducing carbon footprints. Green cleaning not only does that, but it has a positive impact on health.
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Synthetic Yarn Sources
Knowing yarn properties can help in choosing the best for a project. Synthetic yarns are widely used-especially blends. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
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The How-To Article
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Causes for Itchy, Flaky Skin in Dogs
Itchy, flaky, dry skin in dogs is relatively common and can be caused by several different conditions. Leaving the problem untreated can lead to hair loss and infection.
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Chemicals in Home Cleaning Products Revealed
Consumers trying to green their homes and avoid toxins in laundry detergents, household cleaners, dish soap, and more will get help from the cleaning products industry.
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Chesapeake Bay Watershed Habitat and Ecosystem
The estuary ecosystem, where ocean saltwater and inland freshwater meet, is large but shallow. A heavy load of nutrients are washing into the bay and fouling the habitat.
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Exquisite Emeralds
No gemstone is as representative of nature than the emerald. The brilliant green colour, combined with its rarity, makes it one of the most sought after of all gemstones.
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Happy Earth Day!
On Earth Day we focus on taking care of our earth and our soil. Be aware of lead and other contaminants in soil before allowing children to work the soil. Teach care of soil and proper disposal, recycling, and composting. Be aware of our earth and what we put on and into it. © <a href="/profile.cfm/Linda">Linda Mazar</a>
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How To Be An Informed Drug Consumer
Some common sense procedures to follow that will help you to protect yourself from common medication errors that could make you very ill, or prove fatal.
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Mormon Dietary Habits and the Word of Wisdom
The Mormon Church has one of the most all-encompassing health codes of any church in existence. Learn more about the Word of Wisdom and what it means to Mormons today.
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Safe Natural Homemade Ant Killers and Repellants
Use common household products along with these safe and non-toxic homemade remedies to organically control, repel, bait and poison ants, outside and in the home.
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Vinegar Is a Nontoxic Cleaner
You can easily use vinegar, mix it with other nontoxic cleaners and use it for a variety of household cleaning jobs and it will not cause toxic household pollution.
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Ways to Use Bleach in the Home
Bleach uses are many. Learn about the different uses of bleach including bleach as weed killer and how to make a bleach solution for mold and mildew.
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Why Does My Dog Have Itchy Skin, Bumps, Scabs?
A look at the most common causes of itchy skin, itchy bumps on the skin and scabbing in dogs. Treatments include antihistamines for allergies and treating parasites.
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Cat-Friendly Cleaning Products and Solutions
There are many non-toxic, environmentally friendly solutions for general house cleaning, removing stains and odours, and eliminating household and garden pests.
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Toucans, Part II: Domestic Housepets
A wealth of information describing the amazing toucan bird's ability to adapt and thrive in a domestic human setting. Care and feeding is discussed, as well as some common health concerns.
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