In order to enhance the efficacy of Feng Shui cures, as well as to ensure a clean, sparkling environment in which both the living occupants and the structure itself can breathe, it's important to become conscious of the energetic impact of the materials with which we are surrounded, and the ways in which the choices we make can affect the flow of beneficial chi.

For example, natural materials and fibers will support a higher vibration than will such manufactured products as polyester, acrylic, or nylon. 

If you are in the process of remodeling, give some thought to using paint that is low in volatile organic compounds (VOCs).   Allergies or asthma may exacerbated by  the products you are using for floor or furniture coverings or in laundry detergents.  Ailments of unknown origin may be related to dampness or mold, lurking in places you may not suspect.

Unseen electromagnetic fields (EMFs) in your bedroom may be the underlying cause of sleepless nights.  Even the metal in your box springs can contribute to this effect.  

The best advice is simply to become mindful of the consequences of the choices you make each day.  Making gentle changes in your life's routine may make a measurable difference in your comfort and health.

Architects

Kraus Fitch Architects, Amherst, MA. Environmentally inspired design. Mary Kraus and Laura Fitch strive to reduce indoor toxins and apply sustainable building practices in all of their work.

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The Sick House Survival Guide: Simple Steps to Healthier Homes (2003), by Angela Hobbs. The story of how indoor pollution from a newly renovated house brought the author's regular, healthy life to a standstill -- and how she successfully overcame it.