http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=M.+Scott+Smith Home Management M. Scott Smith Fri, 11 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=271220&ca=Home+Management Do smoky cigars, lingering pet odors, or strong fumes pollute the air in your home? Although odors and foul smells are a natural part of life, they don't have to be a part of your indoor air! Anyone with small children, pets, or a smoker in the house knows all too well that room deodorizers and air... Home Management M. Scott Smith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=269612&ca=Home+Management Wood-burning fireplaces are becoming more popular. There's something romantic and relaxing about sitting near a fireplace, hearing the crackle of the wood, and gazing at the flickering flames. And with soaring fossil fuel prices, many people believe that it's less expensive to burn wood for heat dur... Home Management M. Scott Smith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=269582&ca=Home+Management Indoor air quality is often much worse than outdoor air. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates that indoor air pollutant levels could be two to five times higher than pollution levels outdoors. Considering that most Americans spend an estimated 90 percent of their time inside, indoor a... Medicines and Remedies M. Scott Smith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=269589&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Three basic treatment options exist for allergy sufferers: 1. Allergy Medication 2. Immunotherapy (Allergy Shots) 3. Environmental Control What Is Environmental Control? Environmental control requires a bit of work on your part - it's not quite as easy as swallowing a pill or getting a shot - but it... Home Management M. Scott Smith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=269597&ca=Home+Management VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds) are a major concern for indoor air pollution. The EPA estimates levels of some common pollutants to be 2-5 times higher inside homes than out. If you've ever shopped for an air purifier, you've probably heard of these chemicals. But do you know what they are? This a... Wellness, Fitness and Diet M. Scott Smith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=269994&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Mutliple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), once widely regarded with skepticism, is a growing health concern for many Americans. The October 2006 issue of National Geographic magazine features an in-depth article about the chemical pollution within our bodies and the increasing prevalence of MCS. Most of... Home Management M. Scott Smith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=270000&ca=Home+Management Which air purifier is right for me? You may be asking that question after searching through the volumes of air purifiers that are on the market today. Don't give up. There is an air purifier that's right for you. Here are some easy tips for finding the air purifier that's right for your needs. Defin... Wellness, Fitness and Diet M. Scott Smith Fri, 04 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=270005&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Mold - the microscopic fungi that invades your home to expose you and your family to severe health risks. Although mold comprises the "blue" of bleu cheese, it is neither tasty nor inviting when it's invading your home. Now more than ever, allergy and asthma sufferers (and even those who aren't alle... Parenting M. Scott Smith Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=269246&ca=Parenting Parents should be concerned about protecting their children from exposure to lead. "The reason for concern is there is no good level of lead in the body," says Robert J. Geller, medical director of Georgia's Poison Center. Children’s Toys and Lead Paint Most often, the lead danger present in toys co... Home Management M. Scott Smith Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=267868&ca=Home+Management Some popular air cleaners actually pollute the air with ozone, a known lung irritant. Ozone is a molecule composed of three oxygen atoms; it’s the same molecule that makes up the ozone layer of our upper atmosphere. Stratospheric ozone is a good thing because it protects us from dangerous UV rays; h...