Homes that Heal, by Athena Thompson, reveals that our homes can contribute to many health problems such as asthma and cancers. It examines the built environment and the impact today's chemically polluted world is having on the health of present and future generations.
Homes that Heal is solutions-oriented and full of stories and advice that empower families to take back their health. Subject matter includes:
- 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.
- 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.
- Introduction to the science of Bau-biologie (Building Biology), a recognized approach to healthy construction.
