Non Toxic Environments Home Health & Wellness

After a much needed break to spend time with family and friends this past holiday season, Jay and Andy are back at it to talk about what this new year will mean for NTE.  They conduct some real-time FRAT testing to help out a client in Florida, then discuss some upcoming programming.  Its going to be a great year here on Non Toxic Environments!

For the final episode of 2018, Jay and I answer a few listener questions and discuss our plans for 2019.  New shows, new ideas and plenty of opportunity for educational events.  

We've all heard the many suggestions for killing off mold, but honestly, most of them dont work effectively.  And the few that do... mold eventually will come back.  Caliwel is a revolutionary coating made by combining new technology with a readily available natural mineral....lime.   Bryan Glynson with Alistagen is the inventor and producer of this amazing product called Caliwel.  We'll learn all about this coating, along with how to use it properly in your home and office.  

About a year ago, after getting frustrated with my industry for the umpteenth time, I posted a rant on Facebook and used the hashtag LeadnotLEED.  Why?  Mainly because I wanted to tell professionals in the building industry to become leaders, not just follow the LEED program like lemmings.  The LEED program is good for many reasons, but as we've discussed in previous episodes, it doesn't take human health concerns into account enough to make a difference.

If you are someone who suffers from chemical sensitivity or allergies, you know how difficult it is to try and describe your situation with someone who just doesn't get it.  Well, imagine what its like for folks like Jay and Andy, who deal with these consumers on a daily basis.  Today's episode is a friendly reminder for sales people all over the world, as well as the customers themselves, to think about the other person when deciding to engage in a transaction.  Plus, we discuss some customer questions.

I know its a bit cliche to do a show about giving thanks this time of the year, but Jay and I both feel compelled to do so anyway!  Obviously, we wouldn't be here without our spouses, family, co-workers and employees, so that all goes with our saying.  This episode is all about giving thanks to the early pioneers of our industry, our customers and listeners, and many others. Thank YOU for allowing us to do this and to invite us into your home every week!

Jay and I decided to step back from our usual programming to discuss the wildfires in California.  This episode is dedicated to all those who are dealing with this and especially those who have lost family and friends.  Beyond that, Jay and I are discussing ways to remediate smoke damage in the home, as well as how to make the indoor air safer if you are only dealing with the effects of lingering smoke.  

I think it's clear to everyone, that Jay and I love to answer questions.  Really doesn't matter what the subject is or how detailed it may be...we just thrive on helping our listeners out with their projects.  And when the questions come in, Jay loves to throw them at Andy without ANY prior notice of what they pertain to, so the answers come back completely off the cuff and from the gut.  We know how much you all enjoy these episodes, so, here you go!

3500 minutes of Non Toxic Environments this year to date and this episode is a review of the best we've done so far.  If you've wanted to introduce your friends, family and social media followers to Non Toxic Environments, this is the episode to send them.  Carpet, contractors, mold and more! 

While I really enjoy choosing one topic and running with it for 30 minutes, sometimes its necessary to answer some questions that we've been asked quite often these days.  Today we'll go though some of these questions and hopefully it proves to be very helpful to all of our listeners.  Topics include: Windows, shower surrounds, dealing with contractors, and more!

This has been an extraordinarily wet year, so before winter sets in, its important to inspect several areas of your home to prevent that moisture from causing big problems down the road.  Insulation, windows, caulking and coatings.  Even a little bit of discussion about air handling and purification.  This week on Non Toxic Environments.

As listeners to this show, you are well aware of the toxins we find in our homes every day. We've made many suggestions on how to locate and remediate these areas to make your home a healthier space.  But another area can be just as difficult to deal with, and that is your automobile.  This episode, we'll discuss what to look for, how to address the problem areas, and even give you some suggestions of brands to consider, when its time to purchase a new vehicle for yourself. 

Changing things up a bit this week, as Jay sits down with Andy to ask about being a healthy home consultant and what that means for folks who are in need of these services.  What can Andy do for you?  What kind of testing services are available?  Will it help my marriage??  Andy get a chance to answer some questions about his experiences and what its like to help folks trying to live in a healthier home.

We're getting such a slew of questions from our listeners these days! Fantastic feedback from everyone.  This episode is just taking care of some questions we get regularly about how to handle window and door frames that have been previously painted with lead paint, as well as advice on how to finish a new hardwood floor.  

Emelie Kamp and her husband Ben, are on a mission to develop the first vacation property in the US specifically designed for folks with illnesses or those truly looking for wellness.  Join me this week, as we hear from Emelie about why they have taken on such a monumental project and how they see this transitioning the vacation industry! This is the first of many episodes we'll be doing about this project, as we want to follow it throughout the entire construction process.