Okay, that's overstated. But this is an area of huge debate. Even the toxic house mold issue is up for debate, which you can learn more about by going to a search engine like Google and looking for "toxic mold myth":

For remodelers, check out this link. It's not local, but the information is something you might find interesting:
http://www.healthyhomeplans.com/articles/information26.php

As for the idea of a healthy home.. Here is a link to the American Lung Association which focuses on indoor air quality. Check out some of the links. These would work for people with older homes.. although one advantage of those older homes is they tend to not be as airtight which does help keep air from stagnating.

http://www.healthhouse.org/index.asp

This link to the HUD site covers just about everything from lead to toxic fumes:
http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead/hhi/hhiprogramlinks.cfm

Did you see that Discovery channel show on Mt. Everest that features the local doctor? HOLY COW.. I'm hooked!! I just watched it last night after recording it but I bet they will run the first of the 6 parts again. It is a must watch!! Airs 10pm on Tuesday. Set the Tivo, DVR, VHS.. whatever..

Response time:

Gary wrote about the work Dr. Neuwelt is doing at OHSU:
I am a patient of Dr. Neuwalt's as I had a brain tumor in 2000. I went through the Blood Brain Barrier treatment, at the suggestion of my oncologist, so that chemo could get to the tumor. The first try was unsuccessful, but after some changes were made to the drugs it finally worked. The tumor disappeared, but another one took its place, but that too was eradicated. Dr. Neuwalt monitors me as I go up to OHSU every 3 months and my MRI are reviewed. Also a sample is taken from a reservoir in my head to make sure there are no odd cells. The tumor has not come back, but I have had my Lymphoma return, but each time it has been stopped. I feel in part that without Dr. Neuwalt's program I may not be here. That is not to lessen the impact of the work of my oncologist as he too has helped fight the Lymphoma.

Bethany wrote:
Awesome story! I know Steve and I have heard his story before, but I always enjoy hearing what a miracle God did in his life again and again! :) I love the Sterrett's. Have a wonderful day!

Dani sent these family pics of her cutie patootey son Coen and family. How photogenic are they?!!

And Sherrie sent a new one of Ed. We called this one "Traffic Cop Ed" because he was watching a traffic crash that had just happened outside the window.

HAPPY FRIDAY!! I am emceeing this awesome event tonite called the Zoofari for Kids:
http://www.nwcorporate.org/features/zoofari.htm

Email me: sstricklen@kgw.com