Topic: Healthy home
England is hot water bottle heaven
I filled my car up recently with fuel. While waiting in the queue to pay, the man ahead of me had a quick dialogue with the woman behind the till, who then rummaged in a drawer and produced a furry … Continue reading
Cancer risks of mobile phones explained
Very glad to see this well researched James Russell documentary available on YouTube, which I imagine will be a real eye-opener for many people. It features interviews with eminent scientists, one of whom I know personally. I particularly like the … Continue reading
Homeplugs – a good alternative to Wi-Fi
Here’s a solution I often recommend to clients who want to reduce their level of exposure to Wi-Fi radiation but don’t want to go to the expense of installing broadband cabling. Homeplugs can be used to connect computers and laptops … Continue reading
Induction hobs – what the sales people don’t tell you
Induction hobs are the latest “must have” cooking technology. They are trendy looking, easy to clean, give instant heat, are energy efficient, and said to be more controllable than any other type of hob once you get used to using … Continue reading
Have you checked your home for radon?
Radon is a colourless, odourless, radioactive gas that is present in all surface rocks and soils and is the second largest cause of lung cancer in the world after smoking. Continue reading Continue reading
Solar panels – a healthy option or not?
Somehow the idea has been spread that green technology is both environmentally friendly and also a much healthier option. It’s assumed the two go hand in hand. This is certainly true in relation to solar panels used to convert light … Continue reading
Why demand switches are now more in demand
The widescale change from using earthed metal conduits for house wiring to using cheaper plastic ones that offer no shielding against electromagnetic fields (EMFs) has exposed us to ever-increasing levels in our homes, with health effects that range from general … Continue reading
Why people love mobile phones
I live in a rural part of England and occasionally travel to London. Arriving on a train this week at Paddington Station, a passenger alighted from the same train as me and started talking loudly to himself in a most … Continue reading
Get smart about smart meters
Smart meters are now being rolled out in most western countries. If your home doesn’t have one yet, this new technology is almost certainly coming your way, with the promise from utility companies that it will enable you to see … Continue reading
How to buy a new laptop that won’t fry you
I went shopping for a laptop this weekend and found one I really liked. It was a beautiful red colour, and if I hadn’t had my EMF meter with me to check it, I would have bought it then and … Continue reading