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What would you like other EcoMom Alliance members to know about you ...: I publish a down-to-earth "eco-glancer" called greenlaurel.com. Each month you can read 4 bullet points on one green topic and useful action steps to change and why it matters to you and your family.

What is your favorite tip for finding "me time"?: "Me time" is a category on your calendar just like grocery shopping is one also. If it's not scheduled me time just goes by the way side.

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Q: What is #1 Cancer risk in your home? Answer is...

Have you ever wondered, “how on earth did that non-smoker get lung cancer?” The answer may be in the question, the earth part.

The second leading cause of lung cancer is radon gas exposure.

Radon gas naturally occurs in rocks, especially granite, and slowly seeps from the ground into our homes through cracks, holes and pipes. When people breathe in radon, the highly radioactive particles stick to our lungs and can alter the cells which increases a person’s…

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Posted on February 3, 2012 at 1:26pm