Re: Jeff May Says No Romantic Candles..Question 4 Jeff

[Guest guest]

" Researchers at South Carolina State University found that paraffin candles

emit chemicals that are linked to liver damage, neurological problems, and

leukemia. They can also release a black soot that, over time, may damage

your lung and heart tissue, says May, an expert on indoor air

quality and author of My House Is Killing Me: The Home Guide for Families with

Allergies and Asthma. "

So Jeff,

Would little black velvet covered boxes containing diamonds and pearls be

okay for my health in an indoor environment as a romantic substitute for

candles?

Sharon K

In a message dated 11/1/2010 5:52:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

josephsalowitz@... writes:

Beat Bad Air Days

By Bowers, Women's Health

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

All the major air pollutants (car exhaust, factory fumes, sidewalk

smokers) are outside, right? Not so much. Indoor air may be the grimiest stuff

our

lungs filter each day. Studies show that things like candles, printers,

and even shoes can fill your rooms with harmful contaminants, says Ted Myatt,

Sc.D., an environmental scientist in Boston. But there's no need to live

in a tent in your backyard—just follow these easy steps to lighten the load

on your respiratory system.

The Pollutant: Candles

Sure, they make for a cozy ambience, but when you light one made from

paraffin—as most candles are—you're potentially harming your health.

Researchers at South Carolina State University found that paraffin candles emit

chemicals that are linked to liver damage, neurological problems, and leukemia.

They can also release a black soot that, over time, may damage your lung

and heart tissue, says May, an expert on indoor air quality and

author of My House Is Killing Me: The Home Guide for Families with Allergies

and Asthma.

The Solution: Choose cleaner mood lighting in the form of electric

votives, or buy 100 percent soy candles, which can burn at a slower rate and

emit

less soot. If you can't avoid burning paraffin, do so only occasionally and

in a draft-free area. And cut out the heavily fragranced jar-style

versions, says May; they produce more soot.

_http://health..net/rodale/WH/beat-bad-air-days_

(http://health..net/rodale/WH/beat-bad-air-days)

[Guest guest]

Got it. Will tell my husband according to two of the most well respected

IAQ pros that I know, Jeff and Carl...... " Candles out, diamonds in "

Sharon

In a message dated 11/1/2010 5:32:40 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

grimes@... writes:

Sharon,

The diamonds and pearls are fine. But don't put them in a black

box because you'll never be able to see the black mold cross-

contamination. Same for a romantic black dress showing off the

diamonds and pearls! <grin!>

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

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[Guest guest]

Sharon,

The diamonds and pearls are fine. But don't put them in a black

box because you'll never be able to see the black mold cross-

contamination. Same for a romantic black dress showing off the

diamonds and pearls! <grin!>

Carl Grimes

Healthy Habitats LLC

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" Researchers at South Carolina State University found that paraffin

candles

emit chemicals that are linked to liver damage, neurological problems,

and

leukemia. They can also release a black soot that, over time, may damage

your lung and heart tissue, says May, an expert on indoor air

quality and author of My House Is Killing Me: The Home Guide for

Families with

Allergies and Asthma. "

So Jeff,

Would little black velvet covered boxes containing diamonds and pearls

be

okay for my health in an indoor environment as a romantic substitute for

candles?

Sharon K

In a message dated 11/1/2010 5:52:03 A.M. Pacific Daylight Time,

josephsalowitz@... writes:

Beat Bad Air Days

By Bowers, Women's Health

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

All the major air pollutants (car exhaust, factory fumes, sidewalk

smokers) are outside, right? Not so much. Indoor air may be the grimiest

stuff our

lungs filter each day. Studies show that things like candles, printers,

and even shoes can fill your rooms with harmful contaminants, says Ted

Myatt,

Sc.D., an environmental scientist in Boston. But there's no need to live

in a tent in your backyard-just follow these easy steps to lighten the load

on your respiratory system.

The Pollutant: Candles

Sure, they make for a cozy ambience, but when you light one made from

paraffin-as most candles are-you're potentially harming your health.

Researchers at South Carolina State University found that paraffin

candles emit

chemicals that are linked to liver damage, neurological problems, and

leukemia.

They can also release a black soot that, over time, may damage your lung

and heart tissue, says May, an expert on indoor air quality and

author of My House Is Killing Me: The Home Guide for Families with

Allergies

and Asthma.

The Solution: Choose cleaner mood lighting in the form of electric

votives, or buy 100 percent soy candles, which can burn at a slower rate

and emit

less soot. If you can't avoid burning paraffin, do so only occasionally and

in a draft-free area. And cut out the heavily fragranced jar-style

versions, says May; they produce more soot.

_http://health..net/rodale/WH/beat-bad-air-days_

(http://health..net/rodale/WH/beat-bad-air-days)