Home Enlightenment

by Bond, Annie B.

• ISBN13: 9781579548117
• ISBN10: 1579548113
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2005-09-25
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

A comprehensive guide to creating a toxin-free, environmentally friendly home-with an eye toward bringing health and harmony to those living there and those on the earth as a whole.Recent studies show that nearly one-third of American adults, or 63 million consumers, care deeply about health and environmental issues and the realization of human potential through a unity of mind, body, and spirit. Appealing directly to the Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) market, this informative and practical guide helps readers tend to their living spaces in ecologically sound ways that protect the health and safety of their families and the world around them. From selecting weekly produce to purchasing a water-filtration system, from using a steam cleaner or non-toxic pest controls to adjusting the energy in a home with crystals and aromatherapy, Home Enlightenment examines the environmental impact of choices a consumer makes, and helps readers establish day-to-day practices and a lifestyle that bring healing and natural spirituality into their homes. The author, host of Annie's Healthy Living Network online, is one of the most trusted names in the health and environmental awareness field. Twice poisoned by chemicals as a young adult, Annie has become one of the champions of toxin-free living.Here she shares her story of recovery, renewal, and transformation as a guide for living in a healthier home environment.

Author Biography

ANNIE B. BOND is the executive producer of Care2.com Healthy Living Channel and the web host of Annie's Healthy Living Network. She edits six e-newsletters that are sent to 1.8 million subscribers, writes an ongoing column for Body & Soul magazine, and is the author of Better Basics for the Home, The Green Kitchen Handbook, and Clean & Green. She lives in Rhinebeck, New York.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. viii
The Spirit of Home	p. 3
Homescape	p. 17
Dining, Living, and Family Rooms	p. 57
Earth	p. 103
The Kitchen	p. 157
Water	p. 197
The Bathroom	p. 221
The Bedroom	p. 257
Fire	p. 285
Clothes, Closets, and the Laundry Room	p. 317
The Home Office	p. 361
The Basement	p. 381
Air	p. 409
A Community of Resources	p. 437
In Gratitude	p. 507
Literary and Photography Sources	p. 508
Index	p. 509
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