When thinking of ‘toxicity’ or ‘environmental health,’ many people conjure images of air and water pollution, oil spills and deforestation. While our health is undoubtedly impacted by the health of our planet, few stop to consider how their health is impacted by an environment with which they have a much more intimate connection (and much more control over). In this seminar we will discuss the home environment and the ways in which it can either damage or improve your overall health.

Many studies have shown that indoor air quality is consistently and dramatically worse than outdoor air quality, regardless of where you live. Most people are spending a great deal more time indoors than they are out, live in newer and more efficient homes, and have many more of the ‘creature comforts’ including carpeting, upholstered furniture and electronic equipment surrounding them all day. While many of these are unavoidable parts of our lifestyle, they are all major sources of indoor air pollution, and can have a significantly negative impact on our health.

Join us for a day of discussion focused on improving your health through modifying your home environment. We will discuss areas of concern and areas of opportunity for you to improve your health without compromising the comfort or beauty we all work to establish in our homes. These will include flooring and wall décor options, cleaning supplies, food choices, food preparation and storage materials, as well as personal care products.

Location: Dr. Smith & Associates, 2 Narrows Rd., Ste 101A, Westminster, MA

Fee: $75/person; 10% off for each friend you bring

Registration deadline: April 6th, 2012