Healthy Homes for Children

Look upward: Set thine eyes upon the heights

And striving ever towards the distant goal,

Faint not, but have the faith supreme to know

A glorious destiny awaits thy soul.

Margaret Boswell

From the notes of Chauncey J. Pobanz, “Poems and Sayings”

There is a huge shift in the air. I have felt it in my own life. A move to a new home – that is always a major shift. But even more, I have been drawn to focus more on children – to bring information to their parents, their grandparents – information that can help them help their children have healthy, productive lives.

In the past 15 years I have seen a lot of people affected by the environment they were living in. The things that have stayed with me the most were those homes where the parents did not realize that where they placed their children’s bedrooms, and what they placed in and outside of it, had enormous potential for health impacts on their child. I’ve seen children with all sorts of illnesses, many which we concluded were a direct result of the environment.

It could have been elevated electric fields; it may have been the water quality. It possibly was due to the paint and carpeting in the child’s room – or perhaps it was the materials that their toys were made out of. It is difficult to pinpoint the cause after the result is in place – and this led me to realize that I need to do whatever I can to educate before the results go in the wrong direction.

So now I am on an exciting new journey. I’ve embarked upon a journey to find those families that want a healthy life for their family, especially their children. There are many directions that I can go in to reach people and this – this requires goal setting and mapping out the path.

This leads me back to the poem that started out this blog, at the top of the page. My Grandfather, Chauncey J. Pobanz, a man who became a Methodist minister in mid life, kept a journal that I am fortunate to have in my possession. This particular poem reminds me that all of my goals are being directed by my soul. And that, my friends, is glorious.

Everyone Needs A Little Tuning - Organically, That Is!

Carol Cannon's June, 2010 Sacred Sustainable Design Living  newsletter is packed with information! 

Do you need a Feng Shui 'Tune Up"?   Gain an extra bonus 1/2 hour of consulting time for each hour of my time throughout June - details in the coupon at the bottom of the newsletter.

Are you looking for a career where you can support the environment, help people learn how they can be healthier, and promote organic, sustainable and fair trade products?  There is an answer for you in this issue, too!

Do you love gardening?  Two articles filled with ideas that will send you outside to your garden, humming along with the bees!

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 Carol Cannon's June 2010 Sacred Sustainable Design Living

Grandfather Recollections

My Grandfather, Chauncey J. Pobanz, became a minister in mid life. I recently found his collection of "Poems & Sayings". He was ahead of his time. I think you'll like the quotes. Here's the 1st:

"There is not enough darkness in all the world to put out the light of one small candle.

This inscription was found on a small new gravestone after a devastating air raid on Britain in World War II.

In moments of discouragement, defeat or even despair, there are always certain things to cling to. Little things, usually: remembered laughter, the face of a sleeping child, a tree in the wind - in fact, any reminder of something deeply felt or dearly loved.

Noone is so poor as not to have many of these small candles. When they are lighted, darkness goes away - and a touch of wonder remains." (Arthur Gordon)

Forget Taking Notes - Float in a Hawaiian Hot Pond

Imagine attending a seminar while “floating” in Hawaiian hot ponds. Dr. Susan Gregg (http://www.susangregg.com/ ), author of The Toltec Way and Dance of Power will share her knowledge about Ancient Toltec wisdom in this very way at the Women’s Wellness Retreat in Hawaii July 19-28, 2010.!

Dr. Gregg believes that life is meant to be happy and free of struggle - that life is an opportunity to remember our divine nature and to have fun. The Hawaiians say there are many paths to the top of the mountain but the view from the top is the same for everyone. At the top of the mountain, no matter what path you take, you learn to love unconditionally and see the perfection in all of life. The Toltec tradition is one of the many paths that can help you reach the top so you can create a life that is a safe, joyous, loving and fun.

The Toltec Tradition is a way of life. It is a way of life that offers you the complete freedom to be your authentic self. The path of change is unique to each of us and Dr. Gregg has found that the Toltec tradition can assist each and every person in finding his or her own inner truth, leading to a new way of being. This way of being can allow you to experience a life free of limitations. It is a path that can lead you to personal freedom and a life based on love rather than fear.

This and MUCH more the week of July 19-28, 2010 on the Big Island of Hawaii. You can be part of this – learn how at http://www.phoenixadventure.com/workshops.html  .

Carol Cannon's 9 Bau (Building) Biology Tips for a Healthy Home (& Planet!) (edit/delete)

Happy Earth Day! Today is the day that we celebrate Mother Earth. However, I hope that you celebrate and enjoy her every day! As a Bau (Building) Biologist, I look at how buildings affect humans, and, the planet. Following are some of my favorite tips to create a healthy living environment. Enjoy!

1. Unplug any unnecessary electrical items in your bedroom so you are not sleeping in a "sea" of electromagnetic fields (EMFs). Most importantly, keep items such as alarm clocks, tape players, radios at a "safe" distance from your head.

2. Use 100% natural linens for your bed, to avoid allergies. Avoid polyester!

3. Attach a grounded glare guard to an older computer to reduce EMFs and make working much easier on your health. Newer computers have built in lower EMFs.

4. Keep electric calculators, pencil sharpeners and other electronic equipment unplugged until you need to use them. These items emit high EMFs that can negatively impact your health.

5. If you have a sewing machine, keep it unplugged when not in use, as it emits high EMFs.

6. Look for potentially dangerous EMF sources that might be hidden in your bedroom. Avoid placing your bed against a wall that might have one of the following on the other side of the wall: main power source to the building, circuit breaker box, stove, refrigerator, pool pump.

7. When building a new home or building out your new business space, incorporate healthy concepts. Consider using non-toxic glue for carpeting; non-toxic paint for the walls; tile, cork, bamboo or natural carpeting for flooring, and natural fabrics for furniture. These will help prevent out-gassing and will make your environment a healthier and more productive place to be in.

8. Consider using full spectrum lighting in place of fluorescent tubes, particularly in your workspace. This creates the closest lighting to daylight, and relieves much stress in the body.

9. Test your drinking water regularly, even if you have a filter. Consider installing a reverse osmosis or distilled water unit for removal of most "TDS" (total dissolved solids).

Ho'oponopono

Ho'oponopono is an ancient Hawaiian healing method for achieving health, wealth, peace, and happiness. Basically, you return to your Self, in which there is nothing... but perfection. We are totally responsible for everything that happens in our lives. By working with the Divinity within, one can erase the past memories and replace them with "nothing."

Kathleen McGinley, organizer of the 9 day Women’s Wellness Retreat in Hawaii on July 19-28 has had training in Basic Self I-Dentity Ho'oponopono by Dr. Hew Len. Dr. Hew Len, who experienced much success with this method of healing, was trained by Morrnah Simeona, the creator of Ho'oponopono. Joe Vitale wrote the first book about Ho'oponopono called “Zero Limits”.

Enjoy the benefits of Kathleen’s knowledge of Ho'oponopono during your transformational week on the Big Island of Hawaii.  Women's Wellness Week - Big Island Hawaii 7/19-28/2010

Creating a Home to Nest In: Health, Harmony & Success with Bau-Biologie®

Did you know that there are 3 main areas that affect a typical home occupant's health? The 3 areas include: 1) Air, 2) Water & 3) Electromagnetic Radiation (EMR). The materials used to build your home, improve your home, and create the furniture you use all have an impact - negative - on your air quality IF you are using chemical laden products. This is especially important for infants, but equally so for those who are more sensitive.
We all need to drink clean, pure water. No plastic containers, please! Most of us need to invest in, at minimum, drinking water and shower filtration. Finally, not only do huge power lines create harmful EMR, but your home can have the same or greater level of radiation. Where you sleep is of utmost importance to create a safe, low EMR and no toxin environment. Electrical appliances such as alarm clocks, dimmer switches, TV's, electric beds, computers and more are not recommended for your bedroom. Battery operated clocks are a healthier alternative.
Bau-Biologie®, the German science of understanding how your building affects your health, is key to understanding your home. A healthy home is a healthy nesting place! Learn more about how to analyze the health of your surroundings in Part 2 of 'Creating a Home to Nest In" podcast show, by clicking here: Feng Shui 4 Empowered Living .  You can learn more about the field of Bau-biologie by checking out the International Institute for Bau-biologie & Ecology.