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or most individuals, odorous chemicals are simply unpleasant. For those that are sensitive and susceptible, however, even common chemical exposures may evoke a toxicant-induced loss of tolerance (TILT) marked by mul- tiple-system symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, auto- immune disease, asthma, depression and food intolerance. Since the post-World War II expansion of petrochemicals, the incidence of TILT has increased dramatically, says Claudia Miller, a medical doctor, researcher and professor at the Uni- versity of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and co-au- thor of Chemical Exposures: Low Levels and High Stakes. “Fortunately, public awareness has also grown signifi- cantly in the last few years,” says Rick Smith, Ph.D., a Cana- dian environmentalist who co-authored Toxin Toxout. “Now companies and governments worldwide are moving toward making safer products.” We can support progress by leveraging some practical tips in greening our home. Start somewhere. Many volatile organic compounds


(VOC) that include formaldehyde and benzene are con- cealed in household items such as couches, chairs, particleboard furniture, mattresses, box springs, carpeting, rugs, synthetic flooring, wallpaper and paint. Green TV host and Fresh Living author Sara Snow implores us not to become overwhelmed, disheartened or fearful. “Creating a healthy home is a gradual process that doesn’t require throwing all the furniture out,” she advises. Start by scruti- nizing labels and choosing not to bring new toxins in. For example, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is widely found


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