IAQ Radio

EPISODE157 - Lisa Nagy, MD -Environmental Medicine & Health

Lisa Nagy, MD was recently interviewed for Nightline because her story is quite incredible, horrific and has a happy ending. She and her husband Wes lived in a home in California which caused she, the dog and Wes to become adrenally insufficient among many other problems that they developed. It was a toxic exposure that led to this, thyroid insufficiency in all of them (both dogs) and muscle weakness in Dr. Nagy and the dogs. One dog developed Myasthenia Gravis and Wes developed Pemphigus Foliaceus â?? both autoimmune diseases possibly induced by this exposure.
It is from this personal experience that Dr. Nagy, who was trained in Emergency Medicine, has learned about Chemical Sensitivity and Environmental Medicine and hopes to educate the country about the condition that almost killed her and plagues, to some degree, at least 40% of the population.

EPISODE156 - Part 2 Cleaning Science & Chemistry with Mike Kerner

Last week we discussed cleaning chemistry and science issues with Mike Kerner. This week Mike and the Z-man take it a step further to discuss the following issues:
-What environmental or personal safety impact and do cleaning products have and what is being done to reduce that impact?
-What is meant by green and how do we determine whether something is green?
-What's the difference between materials that are naturally derived versus those that are synthetic?
-What can we do to make cleaning products and processes safe?
-Just how toxic are cleaning products? What is the proper use of a disinfectant?
-What is meant by green washing? What would be an example of green washing?
Join Mike Kerner and the Z-Man as they continue our discussion of cleaning products.

EPISODE155 -Cleaning Science: Part 1 with Mike Kerner

This week we begin a two part series on cleaning science issues. What is cleaning science? Is there a good body of evidence that helps us understand what works best? The Z-Man and Radio Joe intend to get down to brass tacks about cleaning science and chemistry. Join us Friday at noon for the next two weeks for fair and balanced treatment of an important topic.

EPISODE154 -Integrated Pest Mngmt. w Mike Dicroce & Maria Moio -Pgh Schools

This week we tackle an issue that has escaped our radar for too long. Integrated Pest Management is one of the most important methods known for helping improve indoor environmental quality. When a home or building is crawling with little creatures not much else gets your attention. Then in some cases there can be an overreaction which creates even bigger problems. This week we discuss the correct way to deal with pests and we do so with two people that have an excellent track record under difficult circumstances. Mike Dicroce and Maria Moio are in charge of the Pittsburgh Public Schools IPM program and join us to discuss the ins and outs of Integrated Pest Management.

EPISODE153 - Product presumed guilty. The chemical is making me sick!

This week Radio Joe will interview the Z-Man about handling IEQ problems that may or may not have been caused by remediation projects. This show for contractors, consultants and consumers will help everyone avoid those sticky situations when a consumer feels the remedy was worse than the problem.

EPISODE152 - Patrick MacRoy, Ex. Dir. Alliance for Healthy Housing

This week IAQ Radio welcomes Mr. Patrick MacRoy the Executive Director for the Alliance for Health Housing. Under Mr. MacRoy's leadership the Alliance has done some remarkable work including the development of a terrific guidance document for restoration of flood damaged homes following Hurricane Katrina. We will review this document and much more during this weeks show with Mr. MacRoy.

EPISODE151 - Radio Joe's Consumer Show -You Don't Have a Mold Problem!

This week IAQ Radio will focus on anwering questions for consumers of mold and/or IAQ services. What should I expect from a mold inspector? How do I find a good mold remediator? Can I do this myself or do I need a professional? What is the best certification for me to look for? Why is there so much confusing and conflicting advice available about this subject?
Join us Friday at noon as we answer these questions and more on the IAQ Radio Consumer Show.

EPISODE150 - 2009 Radio Joe and The Z-Man Year in Review Show

Radio Joe and the Z-man are going through the archives to pick out some of the highlights of 2009 for this special episode. We have some tough decisions to make but we are sure you will like the results.

EPISODE149 - Rebecca Morley, Ex Dir. NCHH & Jerome A. Paulson, MD

This week we focus on children's health and indoor environments. Our guests are Rebecca Morley, Executive Director of the National Center for Healthy Housing and Jerome A. Paulson, MD Associate Research Professor in the Department of Environmental & Occupational Health at The George Washington University School of Public Health and Health Services. We are thrilled to have these two prominant children's health advocates joining us for this weeks show. Check it out live or download it later but don't miss this show!

EPISODE148 - Phillip P. Jalbert -Ex. Sec. Fed. Interagency Council on IAQ

Interested in how our federal government coordinates its research into indoor air quality, facilitates the exchange of information relating to IAQ issues among federal agencies, state and local governments, the research community, the private sector and the general public? Join IAQ radio hosts Radio Joe Hughes and Z-Man Cliff Zlotnik, Friday November 4, at noon eastern time at www.iaqradio.com when they interview Phil Jalbert, the Executive Secretary to the Federal Interagency Committee on Indoor Air Quality (CIAQ).