Ranoli's Blog January 20, 2010 Are you sleeping in a sanctuary? The one room in the house where we typically spend the most time is the bedroom. We sleep or rest on average seven hours a night. This time of rest is essential for the body to regenerate, and to renew itself. Many studies have shown the importance of a healthy immune system and it's reliance on a good night's sleep. But what if your bedroom is emitting an energy field that has a toxic impact on your body's energy field? Will your body find that rest and regeneration it needs to keep you healthy? Most people do not think about the electrical or magnetic fields surrounding them, especially when sleeping. Here are 7 things you can do to create a safer environment in which to sleep: Move your digital clock at least 6 feel from the bed. Ensure your home's electrical system is grounded and in good working order. Move electrical appliances such as lamps, radios, TV's and cell phones away from the bed. Turn off all wireless devices, digital baby monitors, cordless phones, wireless headsets, Bluetooth devices. Only use an electric blanket or water bed heater to warm the bed then turn them off. Replace metal box springs with non metal platforms. Install an electrical demand switch that turns off the electrical power to outlets around your bed.   Add new comment All fields are required. Name:* Email Address:* Comments* Please enter the phrase as it is shown in the box above.    No Comments January 11, 2010 The serious health risks of second hand smoke in the home Most people - smokers and non-smokers alike, do not fully grasp the health risks of secondhand smoke. Each year in the United States alone, more than 3,500 adult non-smokers die of lung cancer and 45,000 die of smoke related heart disease. Children are also affected by secondhand smoke in the home. There is a higher rate of asthma attacks and ear infections that are linked to secondhand smoke. Surprisingly, animals are also developing more cancers directly linked to secondhand smoke in the home. Many of us living in a single-family home can protect ourselves from secondhand smoke. The homeowner simply chooses not to smoke in or near the home. But what happens if you live in a condo, townhome, apartment building or duplex and your neighbor smokes? Many times your neighbor's secondhand smoke can enter your living space creating a toxic home environment. Think about that. You are a non-smoker yet your home is filled with smoke or the common hallways are so smoky it's difficult to walk down them without coughing. What are your rights, what can you do to prevent secondhand smoke from creating illness in yourself, your children and your pets? You may be surprised to find that you do not have many rights and that you may be held hostage to your neighbor's destructive behavior. That is unless you read, Secondhand Smoke Crimes, When Neighbors Poison You, Your Family & Pets , by Dr. Joyce Starr. This book gives hope to those living in multi-unit buildings who feel they are forced to live in secondhand smoke originating in the home next door to their own. Dr. Starr is a homeowner rights experts and coach who shares a compelling story and offers suggestions in how to deal with your Homeowner's association board and the legal system. Do not be held hostage by your neighbor's secondhand smoke, become empowered and learn what you can do to return your home to a healthy environment. Add new comment All fields are required. Name:* Email Address:* Comments* Please enter the phrase as it is shown in the box above.    No Comments Archives September 2009 October 2009 November 2009 December 2009 January 2010 February 2010 March 2010 April 2010 May 2010 June 2010 July 2010 August 2010