VINYL FLOORS CALLED DANGEROUS TO HEALTH

VINYL FLOORS CALLED DANGEROUS TO HEALTH

BOSTON (Wireless Flash) -- It seems nothing is safe anymore -- including your kitchen floor. According to Katherine Gallia of "Natural Health" magazine, vinyl linoleum floors can be dangerous to your health. Some research indicates children who grow up in homes with vinyl floor coverings are 89 percent more likely to develop asthma than kids who grew up in non-vinyl households. Gallia says the problem with the floors is that they emit chemicals called "plasticizers" which cause bronchial problems in laboratory animals. She's advising all home-owners to get rid of their vinyl floors and replace them with "natural" floor coverings like wood or clay. However, if you don't have enough money to tear up your floor, Gallia recommends counteracting the noxious chemicals by keeping your windows open whenever possible and keeping lots of plants around the home.

CONTACT: Katherine Gallia, ***1/2; Arrange with Donna Broide; Ft. Lauderdale, FL; (954) 349-0294