With toxins, pesticides, chlorine, fluoride and now numerous pharmaceuticals being found in our drinking tap water it is more important now than ever to be confident with your water filtration system at home. Here are some links for different home water filtration systems.

Some of the major chemicals released from new carpets and furniture's are formaldehyde, benzene, toluene and xylene. The carpet fibers themselves, the rubber backing, the glues, dyes, fungicides, and stain resistant treatments all outgas these chemicals for up to three years after installation. However be careful with really old carpets, as they can be an infestation for molds and other allergy-causing agents. Carpets are always the dirtiest places in our homes even when they look clean. As discussed in a daily health tip on WPSM there are alternatives to these toxic products that are put into our homes and most of the time we are unaware of those dangers associated with them. This is just a partial list of certain websites so please investigate further as there is an abundance of information out there.

In a study published in the journal of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology, children with diets over 40 grams (1/3 cup) of "fruity vegetables" such as cucumbers, tomato, eggplant, green beans and zucchini, were less likely to suffer with symptoms of childhood asthma. The same study also showed that children who ate 60 or more grams (about 2 ounces) of omega-3 containing fish were less likely to suffer inherited childhood allergies.