In a world where the demand for decluttering services is on the rise, mastering the art of organisation and space optimisation has never been more crucial. Enter the Australian College of Environmental Studies’ latest offering: the Nationally Accredited Decluttering Course. This comprehensive program equips aspiring Professional Organisers with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive […]
By the time your child is 13 years old, there’ll be 72 million pieces of data collected on them online, so it‘s important to protect your kids from a very early age from the companies, hackers, online predators, foreign countries and paedophiles who will prey on them. Australia’s eSafety Commission, which was set up to […]
Brain tumours are one of the leading causes of pediatric cancer mortality. While some studies have found an association between cell phone use and brain tumors, the overall body of evidence is mixed, and more research is needed to fully understand the relationship. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other health agencies have stated that […]
Our toxic load has increased dramatically in the past four decades and each generation is born more polluted. Thats an unfortunate fact according to ongoing biomonitoring studies around the world. In 2016 I published a paper in a journal examining the impact of toxicants on human health. It soon became obvious to me that PESTICIDES […]
My boxer dogs are goofy, boisterous and hyperactive, and I cannot imagine my life without them. Just like you, pets can also be impacted by mould and toxicants which is why when I assess a home, I always ask about the physical and mental health of pets. The impact of daily chemical exposures on our […]
Many of would consider breast cancer is a condition people get because of genetic factors but a recent study found that less than 10% of those diagnosed with breast cancer are due to genetic factors. This means the majority of breast cancers are likely to arise from environmental exposures. Breast cancer is quite common in […]
There’s a new study released in the US which links uterine cancer and the use of chemical hair straighteners – or relaxers. For almost 11 years, researchers at the US National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) has followed 33,947 adults and monitored their health for the study. The study found those who’d used a […]
A few weeks ago, I discussed the toxic lead levels which are found in backyard chooks. In short, backyard chooks in inner city areas like Sydney, have up to 40 times higher lead content than your factory chook. I know right – this is shocking! Well, while we’re onto these issues, you should also be […]
It’s a good idea to clean out your roof cavity every 10 to 15 years. Why? Because mould, vermin, lead dust, asbestos and synthetic mineral fibres are just some of the hazards lurking in there and they need to be removed. The problem is if you leave them there too long, they can impact the […]
Nicole Bijlsma recently spoke with Exposing Mold – a group of three people called Kealy Severson, Erik Johnson, and Alicia Swamy – who’ve banded together to help those suffering from mold illness by producing the Exposing Mold Podcast which airs every Monday and Wednesday at 9.00am ET in the US. As well as their podcast, […]
You can use the latest funding grants from the Australian government to study all the courses offered at the Australian College of Environmental Studies. These grants are available for those who are mid career and would like to study something different or for workers over 40 who’d like to learn a new skill. Most courses […]
Scientists in the UK have just brought out their latest research showing air pollution can cause lung cancer in people who’ve never smoked. They found even small changes in air pollution levels can affect human health – and with 99% of the world’s population living in areas which exceed WHO limits for PM2.5, this shows […]