We've been suffering from secondhand smoke assault for over two years. As a result of our complaints - and efforts to educate - our Board is now requiring all new owners and renters to agree in writing that if they light up a cigarette, they will do so on their balcony. It's a good start - proving that non-smokers can make a difference. Unfortunately, this rule doesn't yet affect current owners … [Read more...]
Condo Mold – Condo Boards – Condo Neighbors – Condo Insurance
Dr. Joyce Starr on Mold in Your Condo Show Date: December 9, 2010. Condo Shower: I turned off the shower, but the water kept dripping. How could that be? It was a new shower head, tightly installed. I looked up. To my horror, the ceiling looked like a cow's udder - a big sack of water threatening to explode. I envisioned sackfuls of water pouring into my bathroom and possibly to the … [Read more...]
Ice Cream, You Should Scream – Paying to Eat on Dirt
One of life's true pleasures: A cool ice cream cone on a hot summer's day. Show Date: July 15, 2010. I especially love the soft serve variety sold by our local ice cream parlor. It was around 6:00 pm when I ordered a medium chocolate and vanilla swirl cone. The young woman behind the counter handed me the cone. I turned to find a table but came full stop. The empty tables were … [Read more...]
Why Home Air-Conditioning & Heating Filters Make You Sick. Alternative: Washable Filters.
Washable Home Air-Conditioning Filters Interview with David Dorfman, aka Dr. Air Care. He hopes to save your skin - along with your lungs and pets. A former home builder, Dorfman is on a mission: to educate the public about the dangers of home air-conditioning filters + heating filters. Show Date: May 20, 2010. Do you change your air-conditioning and heating filters on a regular basis? … [Read more...]
Homeless Women: Mobile Doctors & Nurses Serve Homeless Women Shelters
Rights Radio honors Dr. Roseanna H. Means, founder and president of WomenofMeans.org - providing quality health care, education and advocacy for women and children in homeless shelters. Teams of volunteer doctors and staff nurses provide free, mobile, patient-centered medical care to women and children in and around the Boston area. Dr. Means, a practicing internist, believes that … [Read more...]
Home Air Purifiers: Allergies, Odors, Mold, Tobacco Smoke
Home Air Purification. It's not easy to find the right machine. I've purchased a variety of machines and threw most of them away. None were able to effectively counter mold or other serious toxins. I spoke with air purifying experts across the country, but most represented a single brand. Others offered air filter "review sites" - but couldn't be reached by phone or never returned my call. … [Read more...]
Secondhand Smoke in Condominiums Harms Women, Children and Pets
Secondhand Smoke Crimes by Dr. Joyce Starr. How women and children residing in condominiums were victimized by secondhand smoke, and what you can do to fight back. Dr. Starr and NY literary agent Karen Gantz discuss the issue in the podcast below. How children were poisoned and bleeding in their beds. How letters from doctors were ignored. How a condo board president and … [Read more...]
Santa Stops in Boca for Bagels and Lox: Why Every Reindeer Had to Be a Girl
A BOCA CHRISTMAS - Courtesy of our very own Dr. David Goldenberg, who received it from a secret source. 'Twas the night before Christmas and down here in Boca, I was sitting at Starbucks, drinking my mocha. I know we're all Jewish, but was wondering still, if Santa would come here and give us a thrill. On my way home, no Christmas lights did I see, on the houses, the windows, not … [Read more...]
Coping with the Loss of a Child: Strategies for Living with Loss & How Friends Can Help
Dr. Starr interviews Cope Foundation Executive Director Karen Flyer. Show Date: December 9, 2009. The COPE Foundation (Connecting Our Paths Eternally) is a grief and healing organization dedicated to helping parents and families living with the loss of a child. Their Kindle book is a resource for parents who have lost a child, as well friends and family who want to help them heal … [Read more...]
News Overload – How to stay informed when the news makes you sick.
Bad news, chaotic news, terrifying news, indiscernible news. How do we protect ourselves while remaining informed? Jay Leno: "With hurricanes, tornados, fires out of control, mud slides, flooding, severe thunderstorms tearing up the country from one end to another, and with the threat of bird flu and terrorist attacks, are we sure this is a good time to take God out of the Pledge of … [Read more...]