Archive for January, 2015

Interesting Historical Information about Asbestos and its Affects on Health

Asbestos has been used by humans for thousands of years. Here’s some interesting historical information about asbestos and its uses throughout history.

1. The Greeks and Romans were the first ones to use it over 2,000 years ago for the wicks in their temple lamps, building materials, and women’s clothing. They considered it a magical mineral because once it was ignited, it never stopped burning and the wick was never consumed. The word “asbestos” comes from the Greek work “asbesta” which means “inextinguishable” or “indestructible.”
2. The Egyptians embalmed pharos using asbestos.
3. In medieval times, asbestos was often used in armor as insulation.
4. During the 19^th century, asbestos use increased as a result of the industrial revolution. It was used during the manufacture of 3000+ products including building materials and insulation.
5. Finally, after continual increased use of asbestos, in the 1970s, extensive research was conducted to determine its affects, and everyone realized what a harmful substance it is. Exposure to asbestos causes asbestosis and mesothelioma, among other serious health conditions.
6. Since Roman times, when…
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Breathe out stress… breathe in toxins?

Have you ever attended a yoga class? Lots of yogis practice meditation that includes positive affirmations. Often the teacher will encourage his or her students to breathe deeply and focus on thinking positively, saying, “breathe out stresss… breathe in peace… breathe out frustration … breathe in joy… breathe out anger… breathe in love…” But what if you’re doing some yoga on your living room floor and instead of breathing in peace, joy, and love, you’re breathing in harmful substances such as lead, mold, or asbestos?

Lots of homes and business properties have hidden toxins that go undiscovered for years, harming the environment and people’s health in the meantime. Don’t put yourself and your loved ones at risk—call Advanced Quality Hazmat Industries at to have your property thoroughly evaluated by our hazmat experts. We’ll check everything from the soil, pipes, air, water, and so much more to ensure that all harmful substances are detected. Once that’s done, we’ll let you know what we’ve found and what the plan of attack will be. We’ll come in and completely eradicate all harmful materials in your home or…

Start the New Year Off Right… Breathing Toxin-Free Air

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