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The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers

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As an eco-friendly interior designer, I constantly keep an eye out for new books in my field. When I saw The Healthy Home: Simple Truths to Protect Your Family from Hidden Household Dangers, I picked it up (at B+N) and read it on the spot.

This is not the first book on this subject, but it is well researched and I had learned a lot. It is written by three authors--doctor Wentz and his son and Donna Wallace, the "listener". It is the the father who provides the unique perspective because he is a cellular doctor and it is through his understanding that we learn how toxic products actually harm and can destroy cells.

The book explains the hidden dangers in the home. The authors believe that indoor air pollution will one day be considered the asbestos of yesteryear.

Beginning in the bedroom, they discuss the common hidden toxins that can harm our health--from pesticides in mattresses, to chemicals in our pajamas to electricity. They also offer simple ans safe solutions.

I love the fact that they tell us to use our noses to help determine what is unhealthy--that a healthy and clean home is one that basically has no smell. They illustrate the dangers of perfume in an experiment with crickets dying from the chemicals that are perfume. And, they compare the dangers to perfume to that of second hand smoke! (As someone who is chemically sensitive, I say, amen! I am just waiting for the fine day that perfume is banned from all public spaces!)

I recommend HARMONIOUS ENVIRONMENT as a companion to this book, as I use it as a reference for my work. I also like books by Michael Pollan on how and what to eat.

This book is clear and easy to read and understand. Recommend.

This is an easy to read book that provides excellent advice on a key aspect of preventing illness and premature death. I'm qualified to say that, because despite having an immune deficiency I have not been sick since 1971. Dr. Wentz, Dave Wentz, and Donna K. Wallace are right on target, throughout this book.

This book shows you how to reduce the toxicity of your home to tolerable levels, greatly reducing a long list of risk factors for debilitating and costly illnesses. It touches, also on that tripod of diet, rest, and exercise. The advice it offers is excellent for several reasons:

1. It's accurate. Anyone reading my reviews knows I am brutal toward authors who present fiction as fact, and I often state such dereliction of editorial integrity is the norm. I found no factual errors in this book.

2. It's understandable. Rather than try to impress us with jargon, the authors made their points in plain English.

3. It's interesting. The book presents the information in the context of Ms. Wallace's witnessing Dr. Wentz's inspection of Dave Wentz's home. That real-life approach makes you want to keep reading, because the reader can relate to what's going on.

4. It's practical. Anyone can follow the advice in this book. In some cases, the authors say what's ideal but provide you with less than ideal alternatives for improving your home environment. It's directed at ordinary people who have ordinary incomes and ordinary levels of discipline. You do not have to become a monk to reap the benefits.

5. It's timely. In a nation that just recently endured major legislation allegedly concerned with lowering medical care costs while increasing the overhead involved in medical care and doing zilch in regard to health care, this book helps anyone solve root causes of medical problems. Health care is the key to greatly reducing medical care costs.

Another way this book stands out is there is no fluff. By that, I mean the authors don't waste your time with "advice" that is unlikely to be of any use. Nor do they try to tell us that we need to go back to the stone age or do anything else that is impractical. I'm tempted to provide examples, but I'd rather you read the book for yourself so you can enjoy the wealth of information in it, plus enjoy the health benefits of following what Dr. Wentz advises.

If the federal government actually wanted to reduce medical costs and fix the Medicare cost problem, it would issue a copy of this book to everyone who files a tax return. That small investment would save the public treasury billions of dollars per year, assuming the recipients read this marvelous book and followed even half of its sensible advice.

This book is nicely laid out, with a typeface that's actually large enough for an adult. It seems like a quick read, even though it's packed with information.

It consists of 6 chapters and two epilogues in 250 pages. It contains nice graphics and informative sidebars. Especially helpful are the frequent questionnaires that help the reader grade how well s/he is doing in a particular area. These are short, but illuminating.

I am writing this review about a week after my father died from causes that adherence to this book would have prevented. Sure, buy a copy for yourself and refer to it weekly. But get a copy for someone else, too. The greater the number of people following the advice in this book, the more all of us win.

I read this book in two nights, bookmarked a ton of pages, and went out and bought five more for friends and family. This will be my gift to everyone this year - birthdays, Easter baskets, Mother's Day, housewarming, new baby, wedding - you name it.

The Healthy Home helped me understand and explain to others about all the chemicals we live in and some easy ways to lessen our exposure. This is important to us - we have cancer and allergies in our family, and we want our home to be a healthy sanctuary from the world. A lot of the tips are easy - like washing off makeup as soon as I get home rather than waiting until I go to bed. Some will take longer to implement into our lives, but there will definitely be more tile and less carpet in our house and office as we make changes.

The book is well researched and easy to absorb in bits and pieces. We have a copy in each bathroom now (good for those who like to rest and read) and hope our loved ones will browse through it while visiting. If not, they'll end up with a wrapped copy sometime this year!

Dr. Myron Wentz and his son, Dave Wentz (CEO of Usana Health Sciences, Inc.) have collaborated on a great guide to educate families on the hidden dangers inside the home. Dave's life changed with the birth of his first child in 2009, as all of us change when we become parents. That enlightenment confirmed for him the need to look at changing things...not the world, but where we spend the most time...the home.

This book provides facts and studies on the areas where we spend the most time; the bedroom, the bathroom, the office, the kitchen...our homes. The authors reveal small changes every family can make to reduce exposure to toxins and chemicals, and by doing so, to increase their chances of a longer, healthier lifestyle. The information is presented in an easy-to-read, humorous (where appropriate) fashion.

This book is full of great info! I have read a few different books on similar subjects and this is by far my favorite. Not only is the info good, but there are simple solutions to implement. Easy to read yet not watered down. I am recommending this to everyone!

Dr. Myron Wentz and Dave Wentz have produced a valuable resource that should be in every home in America. This book is one of those that you will devour and then go back and use as a reference over and over. It is the best, no-nonsense approach to cleaning up YOUR environment (your home) that I have read. It is filled with practical steps that you can take now to protect yourselves and your loved ones from the hidden dangers in your home.

Give a copy to everyone you care about!

Blessings,
Dave Delevante
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Wow, this is a must read for anyone interested in their families long term health. I love the practical tips and the science behind it all. Thank you Dave and Dr Wentz!!

I just finished reading this book and am so impressed with the quality of information it contains. I loved the Simple Solutions to make easy and affordable changes to improve the safety of my home enviornment and make long term cummulitive healthy changes for my family. This book guides everyone on how to make positive changes in the area we spend the most time in - our homes! Every family needs a copy of this book!

Dr. Wentz & Dave Wentz have done an excellent job providing easy to understand information. I love the simple solutions that are provided to help us make educated choices on what and how to incorporate healthy change.

You will want to share this book with everyone!!

I learned some interesting facts about science and some dangers that the technological advancements brought to our homes. I'm beginning to educate my loved ones on how to keep our homes healthier...one practice at a time. Reading this book wasn't hard. Things were explained in a layman's term. I'm very happy to own this book because I will use it as a reference guide for safety and health at home.