3.5 million homes in Australia contain lead-based paint (Lead Group, 2012). Listen to my podcast interview on The Good Doctors on the heavy metal lead. It’s that time of year again when our children go back to school and it got me thinking about a study I...
The push to seal our buildings in the name of energy efficiency is synonomous to living and working in a plastic bag; it shouldn't come at the cost of our health. Despite the fact we spend over 90% of our time inside a building, indoor air...
Despite the fact that the Japanese phased out BPA as an epoxy resin in food tins since the late 1990s, western countries continue to use it in most food tins and other forms of packaging. Its ubiquitous use has meant that it is found in...
There’s a lot going on in the world right now, especially when it comes to climate emergencies and global pollution. Despite the fact chemical pollution has recently crossed the planetary boundary safe for humanity and is threatening the integrity of the global ecosystem, exposure to...
Heavily pregnant with twins, I waddled my way to the baby bottle section of the local baby store; surely this was going to be an easy purchase. In and out – or so my husband thought as he patiently waited in the car. Despite the...
The timing of your allergies may provide a guide as to what you are allergic to. Spring: tree pollens Summer: grass and weed pollens Late summer or autumn: mould spores Pollens are a common cause of seasonal allergies. Around 10% of flowering plants rely on the...
DID YOU KNOW? In May 2011, the World Health Organisation classified radiofrequencies used in Wi-Fi, mobile and cordless phones as 'possibly carcinogenic to humans'. Mobile phones have become an integral part of the western way of life. The use of mobile phones has received a lot...
DID YOU KNOW Gas appliances should be serviced annually by a qualified gas fitter to ensure they don’t release toxic gases into the home. Warning signs that your gas appliance requires immediate attention are: Yellow / orange flame Excessive condensation in the room where the appliance is...
For thousands of years Aboriginals have recognised a phenomenon they call ‘sickness country’ in parts of Kakadu. Ironically this coincided with high concentrations of uranium, thorium and radon in the water and air. Radioactive materials contain unstable atoms that ‘decay’ over time. Unlike electromagnetic fields in...
DID YOU KNOW Gas appliances should be serviced annually by a qualified gas fitter to ensure they don’t release toxic gases into the home. Wood combustion fire places and stoves release a plethora of noxious agents including carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, cancer causing chemicals (polyaromatic hydrocarbons) as...