Your health and the environment are a delicate integrated system
Understanding Immunology
Your body is made up of natural defense systems to protect you against harmful substances. Physical barriers such as the skin, nose hair, and eyelashes prevent contaminants from getting inside your body. Immunological barriers like white blood cells and lymphatic organs recognize foreign invaders and work to neutralize their effects in different ways.

When the immune system has been weakened or compromised, your body does not have these means to fight against foreign invaders. Cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, AIDS/HIV patients, young children and the elderly are particularly at risk.

Understanding Toxicology
​Toxicology is the study of the negative effects of contaminants. Studies are done using animals to see the levels at which chemicals cause health effects. The data that is obtained from animal studies is then applied to humans, with safety factors added.
Health Effects
There are three ways that you can be exposed to contaminants: inhalation, ingestion or skin contact. The following are common air pollutants and their potential health effects.
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Radon - Lung Cancer
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) - Irritation; Cancer
Tobacco Smoke - Eye, Nose and Throat Irritation; Lung Cancer
Odours, Bioeffluents - Discomfort
Carbon Monoxide - Fatigue, Chest Pain
Carbon Dioxide, Ozone - Impaired Vision and Coordination, Nausea, Headaches, Dizziness, Confusion, Flue-like Symptoms
Nitrogen Oxides - Eye, Nose and Throat Irritation, Impaired Lung Function, Increased Respiratory Infections
Microbial Allergens - Humidifier Fever; Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis; Eye, Nose and Throat Irritation
Legionella Bacteria - Legionnaires Disease; Pontiac Fever; Eye, Nose and Throat Irritation; Wheezing and Coughing; Severe Allergic Reactions
Formaldehyde & Other Aldehydes - Eye, Nose and Throat Irritation; Wheezing and Coughing; Fatigue; Skin Rash; Severe Allergic Reactions
Healthy Living
Your home should be the place of greatest safety and comfort for you and your family. Given the large amount of time we spend in our homes, it is important that they are healthy.
Healthy Working
Most of us spend 8-10 hours of our day in our work environment. Working in an unhealthy environment can affect our productivity and mood in the workplace.
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Healthy Learning
An unhealthy environment can adversely impact the health and performance of children and teachers. Consequences include difficulties in learning, lethargy and high absenteeism.