DID YOU KNOW Digital (DECT) baby monitors are of particular concern because of their close proximity to the baby and the fact that they use the same frequency as mobile and cordless phones! For years I observed babies and children with sleep disturbances when a baby monitor...
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Contrary to popular belief, the mites themselves are not generally the problem; it’s a protein known as Der P1 in their faeces that people are allergic to. House dust mites (HDM) are the most common cause of asthma and allergies worldwide with up to 20% of...
High voltage transmission lines are those on pylons that traverse the country side. The degree to which they emit an electric and magnetic field will depend upon the voltage and the current. There are two issues of concern here: in 1979, Wertheimer and Leeper reported...
There are no ‘low allergy breeds’ of dogs or cats as the protein in the dog's saliva and a protein in a cat's sweat glands, and not the fur, that allergy sufferers react to. I could not imagine my childhood without a dog (I grew up...
DID YOU KNOW? Australian standards for wireless technologies are not health based standards and the radiation permitted from our cell phone network is thousands of times higher than what is allowed in India and many Asian countries. The mobile phone network consists of a system of zones...
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...