Homes That Heal (And Those That Don't): How Your Home May Be Harming Your Family's Health.

320 pages. 7.5 x 9".


New Society Publishers, October 2004.



Increasingly, news about the rising numbers of childhood asthma, autism and cancers -- as well as learning and behavior problems -- is being linked to indoor air quality, the health effects of mold, and the overall quality of the buildings we inhabit.

Homes that Heal addresses both of these developments, revealing that our own homes may be making us sick. Easy-to-read, solutions-oriented, and humorous, it is full of stories and advice that empower families to take back their health on a daily basis. Topics covered include:



- a Healthy Home Quiz that enables readers to evaluate the health of their own home and identify many of the common home health hazards

- factors impacting indoor air quality

- a room-by-room examination of typical problems and solutions

- toxic materials used in building a new home, or remodeling

- cleaning products and other consumer hazards found in the home

- an easy-to-understand introduction to the science of Building Biology -- an internationally recognized approach to healthy construction.



Packed with useful information and resources, Homes That Heal is written for anyone interested in the health of their family, especially busy mothers. Designed for the family coffee table, it is equally suitable for doctor's offices and home improvement stores.