Will you be lighting the first candle on your Hanukkah menorah in the evening? To keep your entire family healthier, make sure the candles you light in the next 8 days to celebrate the Festival of Light are made from natural materials, such as soybean, palm, hemp, or beeswax. Unfortunately, most candles sold during the winter holidays are made out of paraffin wax and scented with synthetic fragrances, which emit chemicals that can irritate respiratory tracts and even trigger asthma.

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Busy day at the office? If you’re looking for creative solutions, moderate background noise levels around 70 dB might actually provide you with that extra boost. If you need to focus though, make sure to find a quiet corner where you won’t be interrupted.

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Setting up a Christmas tree for Gaudete Sunday? Real, live Christmas trees can have mold and pollen on them that are released when the tree is warmed up inside your home, while fake trees often accumulate dust and mold while stored away during the year.

Both types of trees can cause the Christmas tree syndrome, which leaves you sniffling, coughing, and can even trigger an asthma attack. Be sure to give your tree and the decorations that have been sitting in the basement a good wipe with a damp cloth before you make them the centerpiece of your living room.

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