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While I was studying to become a certified Bau-Bi — ologist, I was captivated by Bau — Biologie’s philoso­phy. After much soul searching, I realized I wanted to incorporate its principles into the world of in­terior design, which had been my business for fif­teen years. To create hea Ithy homes, I needed to be able […]

Residential furniture is rarely included in the construction contract. The owner will typi­cally select the furniture and have it installed on her or his own or with the guidance of an architect or interior designer. Nevertheless, we are including some guidelines and resources for the selection of healthful furniture because new furnishings can have a […]

Washers and dryers with porcelain-on-steel or stainless steel interiors are preferable to those with plastic interiors. Although gas dryers are more energy efficient than electric dryers, they cause the same pollution problems as gas ranges. By planning a laundry room with easy access to a drying yard, you can take advan­tage of the most energy […]

There are many styles of refrigeration units available. Self-defrosting models have a drip pan located somewhere under the unit. Some units have drip pans located in the back or mounted internally, where they are inacces­sible. When purchasing a unit, make sure the drip pan is easily accessible from the front and has adequate clearance underneath […]

Microwave Ovens Microwave ovens emit high electromagnetic fields (EMFs). These ovens are designed to heat food by creating enough microwave en­ergy to vibrate molecules in the food until heat is produced. When microwave ovens are in use, magnetic fields extend out as far as 12 feet. The actual microwaves produced during oper­ation are supposed to […]

All motorized equipment found in homes will generate magnetic fields when in operation. Some epidemiological studies have linked ex­posure to these magnetic fields with increased incidence of cancer, Alzheimer’s disease, and miscarriage. Magnetic fields from properly wired appliances drop off very quickly in an exponential relationship to your distance from them. These fields can be […]

We recommend a whole-house water puri­fication system as an essential feature of the healthy home for most locations. Choosing the proper system will depend on several fac­tors including location, budget, water use, and taste preference. No single filtration medium can remove all contaminants from all water. Because water quality and individual needs vary, no single […]

When F. W. was 63 years old she was seen by Dr. Elliott for a chronic vaginal discharge that had per­sisted for five years. She had been previously eval­uated by several healthcare practitioners for this problem. Although her gynecologist had been unable to find evidence of a yeast or bacterial in­fection, the patient was nevertheless […]

Pure water is one of the three essentials of life. The Bau-Biology approach is always to look first to nature. For water, we can look to the seagull. In 1969, Steven Sourirajan, professor of environmen­tal studies at the University of California, discov­ered thatthe seagull has a special membrane in its throat that enables it to […]

Water Treatment Equipment Water Purification in Standard Construction Poor indoor air quality is not the only form of pollution that affects human health. Our water sources, both public supplies and pri­vate domestic wells, have also become increas­ingly contaminated. Public concern about water quality has increased dramatically. In late 2005, the Environmental Working Group (EWG) found […]