Helpful tips for June 2016

http://www.ehow.com/how_8174783_make-organic-bug-spray-plants.html How to Make Garlic Spray http://www.ehow.com/how_7486169_make-garlic-spray.html +++++++++++++++ A Dan Thompson contribution Clean up indoor air pollution for kids with allergies & asthma January 30, 2013 Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic illnesses for kids in the U.S. and attacks are often triggered by indoor air allergens, such as mold, dust, animal dander, and chemicals in everyday products. If your kids have allergies or asthma, then follow these easy steps to reduce indoor air pollution in your home: • Ventilation is crucial. “The building of tightly-sealed houses over the last two decades has made it much easier for moisture and dust to collect in homes,” Harvard professor Dr. Douglas Dockery notes. Many vapors trapped indoors, from perfumes and air fresheners to formaldehyde from particleboard, irritate asthmatics. When it’s fresh or even cold outside, keep windows open a crack to circulate air. On hot days, close windows and use air conditioners to ventilate and filter out smog. • Don’t harbor dust mites. Microscopic dust mites and their droppings are a potent allergen and asthma trigger. One of the best ways to limit the amount of dust mites in your homes are to encase mattresses with impermeable covers (just be sure they’re PVC-free). • Eradicate cockroaches and keep clutter to a minimum. Piles of dirty clothes are an ideal environment for mildew, mold, and mites; piles of paper attract cockroaches. Keep things clean to keep these offenders away. • Maintain humidity below 50 percent. Dehumidifying is enormously important, as many asthmatics are highly allergic to mildew and molds. This can be measured with a hygrometer purchased at a hardware store. Droplets of water (condensation) on windows, walls or pipes are a sign of humidity. • Minimize pet dander. Vacuum using a machine with a HEPA filter, dust frequently, wash drapes and rugs regularly, wash bedding weekly, and – for good measure – make at least one room a “pet-free” zone so your child has a reprieve. Of course, if anyone in your home is allergic to animals, you should reconsider having one at all. • Keep asthmatics away from gas stoves. Open the oven door and you get a blast of nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Your asthmatic child should not sit in the kitchen doing homework if the oven is being used. Make sure that stoves are well-ventilated, too. • Buy safer products. Everything you bring into your home impacts your indoor air quality. Choose unscented products as much as possible. Let anything with a “new smell” air out in a well-ventilated space or outdoors. And, watch for reactions even from natural products (essential oils can trigger attacks, too). • Try air cleaning and purifying machines. Consumer Reports says a good air cleaner can help those allergic to dust and mold spores, citing the fan/filter models as most effective in removing airborne dust. The machine will help most in the asthmatic kid’s bedroom; but keep it at least six feet from the bed (it creates draft), and don’t place on carpet (it can kick up dust). But air cleaners & purifiers “only help if you’ve gotten rid of the risk factors first, like dust mites, mold and danders,” Harvard School of Public Health associate professor Dr. Harriet Burge warns. Warning: many asthmatics experience irritation from the ozone type of air purifier. Article Source: http://healthychild.org/easy-steps/clean-up-indoor-air-pollution-for-kids-with-allergies-asthma/ To subscribe to Dan’s tips or HotSpot with God Daily Devotional, send a blank message to dthompson5@mchsi.com and include “subscribe Dan’s Tips” or Subscribe HotSpot with God” in the subject line. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck and write them on the tablet of your heart. You will win favor, and a good name with God and man. Proverbs chapter 3, verses 3-4 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG – www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4800 / Virus Database: 4257/8972 – Release Date: 01/21/15 Well, today I had a fight with ITunes and tried to take the matter into my own hands. Unfortunately, I manage to disable my audio card and much more via MSCONFIG. I had to have a sight friend come over and re- enable somethings I accident disabled. So that is why today’s tip is so late. Have a great day. Clean up indoor air pollution for kids with allergies & asthma January 30, 2013 Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic illnesses for kids in the U.S. and attacks are often triggered by indoor air allergens, such as mold, dust, animal dander, and chemicals in everyday products. If your kids have allergies or asthma, then follow these easy steps to reduce indoor air pollution in your home: • Ventilation is crucial. “The building of tightly-sealed houses over the last two decades has made it much easier for moisture and dust to collect in homes,” Harvard professor Dr. Douglas Dockery notes. Many vapors trapped indoors, from perfumes and air fresheners to formaldehyde from particleboard, irritate asthmatics. When it’s fresh or even cold outside, keep windows open a crack to circulate air. On hot days, close windows and use air conditioners to ventilate and filter out smog. • Don’t harbor dust mites. Microscopic dust mites and their droppings are a potent allergen and asthma trigger. One of the best ways to limit the amount of dust mites in your homes are to encase mattresses with impermeable covers (just be sure they’re PVC-free). • Eradicate cockroaches and keep clutter to a minimum. Piles of dirty clothes are an ideal environment for mildew, mold, and mites; piles of paper attract cockroaches. Keep things clean to keep these offenders away. • Maintain humidity below 50 percent. Dehumidifying is enormously important, as many asthmatics are highly allergic to mildew and molds. This can be measured with a hygrometer purchased at a hardware store. Droplets of water (condensation) on windows, walls or pipes are a sign of humidity. • Minimize pet dander. Vacuum using a machine with a HEPA filter, dust frequently, wash drapes and rugs regularly, wash bedding weekly, and – for good measure – make at least one room a “pet-free” zone so your child has a reprieve. Of course, if anyone in your home is allergic to animals, you should reconsider having one at all. • Keep asthmatics away from gas stoves. Open the oven door and you get a blast of nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Your asthmatic child should not sit in the kitchen doing homework if the oven is being used. Make sure that stoves are well-ventilated, too. • Buy safer products. Everything you bring into your home impacts your indoor air quality. Choose unscented products as much as possible. Let anything with a “new smell” air out in a well-ventilated space or outdoors. And, watch for reactions even from natural products (essential oils can trigger attacks, too). • Try air cleaning and purifying machines. Consumer Reports says a good air cleaner can help those allergic to dust and mold spores, citing the fan/filter models as most effective in removing airborne dust. The machine will help most in the asthmatic kid’s bedroom; but keep it at least six feet from the bed (it creates draft), and don’t place on carpet (it can kick up dust). But air cleaners & purifiers “only help if you’ve gotten rid of the risk factors first, like dust mites, mold and danders,” Harvard School of Public Health associate professor Dr. Harriet Burge warns. Warning: many asthmatics experience irritation from the ozone type of air purifier. Article Source: http://healthychild.org/easy-steps/clean-up-indoor-air-pollution-for-kids-with-allergies-asthma/ To subscribe to Dan’s tips or HotSpot with God Daily Devotional, send a blank message to dthompson5@mchsi.com and include “subscribe Dan’s Tips” or Subscribe HotSpot with God” in the subject line. Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck and write them on the tablet of your heart. You will win favor, and a good name with God and man. Proverbs chapter 3, verses 3-4 No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG – www.avg.com Version: 2014.0.4800 / Virus Database: 4257/8972 – Release Date: 01/21/15 Well, today I had a fight with ITunes and tried to take the matter into my own hands. Unfortunately, I manage to disable my audio card and much more via MSCONFIG. I had to have a sight friend come over and re- enable somethings I accident disabled. So that is why today’s tip is so late. Have a great day. Clean up indoor air pollution for kids with allergies & asthma January 30, 2013 Asthma and allergies are the most common chronic illnesses for kids in the U.S. and attacks are often triggered by indoor air allergens, such as mold, dust, animal dander, and chemicals in everyday products. If your kids have allergies or asthma, then follow these easy steps to reduce indoor air pollution in your home: • Ventilation is crucial. “The building of tightly-sealed houses over the last two decades has made it much easier for moisture and dust to collect in homes,” Harvard professor Dr. Douglas Dockery notes. Many vapors trapped indoors, from perfumes and air fresheners to formaldehyde from particleboard, irritate asthmatics. When it’s fresh or even cold outside, keep windows open a crack to circulate air. On hot days, close windows and use air conditioners to ventilate and filter out smog. • Don’t harbor dust mites. Microscopic dust mites and their droppings are a potent allergen and asthma trigger. One of the best ways to limit the amount of dust mites in your homes are to encase mattresses with impermeable covers (just be sure they’re PVC-free). • Eradicate cockroaches and keep clutter to a minimum. Piles of dirty clothes are an ideal environment for mildew, mold, and mites; piles of paper attract cockroaches. Keep things clean to keep these offenders away. • Maintain humidity below 50 percent. Dehumidifying is enormously important, as many asthmatics are highly allergic to mildew and molds. This can be measured with a hygrometer purchased at a hardware store. Droplets of water (condensation) on windows, walls or pipes are a sign of humidity. • Minimize pet dander. Vacuum using a machine with a HEPA filter, dust frequently, wash drapes and rugs regularly, wash bedding weekly, and – for good measure – make at least one room a “pet-free” zone so your child has a reprieve. Of course, if anyone in your home is allergic to animals, you should reconsider having one at all. • Keep asthmatics away from gas stoves. Open the oven door and you get a blast of nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Your asthmatic child should not sit in the kitchen doing homework if the oven is being used. Make sure that stoves are well-ventilated, too. • Buy safer products. Everything you bring into your home impacts your indoor air quality. Choose unscented products as much as possible. Let anything with a “new smell” air out in a well-ventilated space or outdoors. And, watch for reactions even from natural products (essential oils can trigger attacks, too). • Try air cleaning and purifying machines. Consumer Reports says a good air cleaner can help those allergic to dust and mold spores, citing the fan/filter models as most effective in removing airborne dust. The machine will help most in the asthmatic kid’s bedroom; but keep it at least six feet from the bed (it creates draft), and don’t place on carpet (it can kick up dust). But air cleaners & purifiers “only help if you’ve gotten rid of the risk factors first, like dust mites, mold and danders,” Harvard School of Public Health associate professor Dr. Harriet Burge warns. Warning: many asthmatics experience irritation from the ozone type of air purifier. Article Source: http://healthychild.org/easy-steps/clean-up-indoor-air-pollution-for-kids-with-allergies-asthma/ _________________________ From the pages of Donna’s travel diary Hotels to remember There are hotels and then there are hotels and as a seasoned traveler who continues to travel extensively, I have been privy to staying in several hotels across North America and beyond. There is nothing better than being able to stay in a top notch hotel where you get your money’s worth and it sure helps to make your trip a more enjoyable one. On the other hand, there is nothing worse than when you stay at a hotel that fails to meet your expectations. For me, I have been very lucky to have the opportunity to continue staying at hotels that I really love but I must say that some more than others stand out in my mind. In the case of some it has all been for their location while for others it has all been for their customer service and today I am going to highlight those that have been truly outstanding because of their customer service. First up is the Southway Hotel in Ottawa Canada and in my humble opinion this hotel is one of the finest when it comes to customer service and accessibility for blind guests. My only regret is that this hotel will be closing in October 2015. The staff has always offered me service that is second to none. They have always been there to attend to my every need. They have been well trained in the rudiments of accessibility and they are always one step ahead of the game. At the desk, in the restaurant, and on the floors of the hotel and in the rooms; it has always been the same. I will be truly sorry to see Southway Hotel close and I wish the staff the very best in their quest for new employment. My second best hotel belongs to the ST. LUCIAN BY REX RESORTS Reduit Beach, Castries ST. LUCIA. This hotel is not only one with a terrific location; right on the sea, but it is also one that provides above excellent services to a blind guest. I have been staying at this wonderful gem of a hotel for the past five years now and this year will be my sixth visit. The staff is simply marvelous when it comes to providing services to me and my family. They are extremely conscientious, dedicated, and committed. I would recommend the ST. LUCIAN BY REX RESORTS Hotel to any blind person seeking a seaside vacation. My third best choice would be the Windermere Manor Hotel. Located in the beautiful Lake District of Windermere, this hotel really knows how to dish out the British hospitality and is a truly accessible hotel. I stayed at Windermere for a chess tournament in early 2014 and I could not find anything wrong with them. From the service desk to the rooms, dining room, and planned events, staff members were always there to accommodate my needs. They surely knew how to cater to the requirements of blind guests and if you seek a hotel in a beautiful location, then Windermere Manor Hotel is definitely for you. I would definitely return to this hotel as well and if you want a hotel to help you plan your vacation then this one is definitely it. I hope that my choices can help you on your next trip. I’m Donna J. Jodhan enjoying my travels. To learn more about me, visit http://jodhanmysterybook.club/about-the-author/ On your next trip you could enrich your down time with some of my audio mysteries. Take them with you wherever you go! In the car, on the plane, on the bus or train, at the beach, anywhere! Affordable, portable, (computer or i device) and you could either purchase or Subscribe for unlimited access to my library at www.donnajodhan.com/store.html and you can now take advantage of our free downloads here. Follow me on Twitter @accessibleworld and at author_jodhan And like me on Facebook at www.facebook.com/donnajodhan and at www.facebook.com/authordonnajodhan]]>