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We recently moved into an apartment and I've found that one of the rooms has an unpleasant smell that won't go away. I can't put my finger on what exactly it smells like.
It's a bit like cigarettes...

I talked to the landlord about the carpet. I described to him our problems. He told me that the carpet is called berber and that in the 10 years that he's been a landlord, no one has ever...

Do you guys think the landlord will remove the carpet if I ask him? Is it my right to get it removed if I so choose?

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Thanks to everyone for your input.
twinkiedooter, should I point the fans towards the open windows?

Thanks, both of you for your answers. Ièm thinking of hiring a professional to test the air. Maybe get a few houseplants and try other easy and affordable things to clean the air.

We recently moved into a new apartment. When we first moved in about 2 months ago, there was a strong paint smell because the landlord repainted the house and he also installed new carpets. For many...

Has anyone heard of or read this report:
"Tea bags can cure sick building syndrome. People who move intoa new house can suffer nausea and sore throats due to the chemicals from fresh paint and...

We recently moved into an apartment. Before we moved in, the super replaced the carpets and painted all the walls. When we first moved, the smell of paint was quite strong and it caused all sorts...

I think I've developed a goiter. I'm having trouble breathing when I exert myself and swallowing sometimes.

Thanks for the answer. Do you mean to say that if it has completely lost it's colour then one is iodine deficient? Also, where would you recommend that I apply the iodine? Can it applied...

Hi everyone,
I have a quick question. I've read online that an easy way to check for iodine deficiency is to apply iodine to your skin. On 1 website it stated that if the iodine loses it's colour...

I've read about a few products such as proactive, clearsal, tea tree oil and aloe vera. Many people have had great success with them. If my condition is what you say it is, do you guys think any of...

Thanks for the response. Does anyone know if they sell anything at the body shop for my condition?

For the past year now, I've noticed that my nose is getting bigger. Small bumps are growing on it. Not only is this frustrating but it's also very embarrassing. I had trouble with acne/pimples as...

Thanks J-9 and adoredevotion for your prompt responses.
Actually, I do need a referral from a family doctor to see a neurologist. I just don't need to pay a fee to see him, which is why I'm going...

Well, I went to my appointment on the 11th and I was quite disappointed. My doctor seems to have forgotten all about my whiplash injury. I told him that ever since the accident, my health has been...

Adoredevotion, I actually live in Canada, where health care for the most part is free. So I don't need to pay a fee to see a specialist thank God. And also, is there anyone I can complain to if my...

Thanks for the response adoredevotion.
How exactly do I convince my doctor to refer me to a neurologist? I've told him about my neck pain several times but he hasn't done much. I have an...

A few years ago I was involved in car accident. Our car was rear-ended and I suffered a whiplash injury. Ever since then, my neck has been giving me problems. Some days it hurts more than others. ...

Hi. I have a quick question about my furnace. The exhaust pipe had cracked before I moved into the house and it had been sealed with white sealant. My super/manager recently had it inspected about...

Sorry, I meant that I was diagnosed initially with hyperthyroidism for which I took a beta blocker for about 1 1/2 yrs. Later on I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism (correction: my tsh was too high)...

I was diagnosed with hyperthyroidism about 4 1/2 years ago. My doctor perscibed a beta-blocker for me which I was on for approximately a year and a half. Because of my nervousness and frequent...

Thanks for you help Thomas, I appreciate it.
Do you guys know why it took 2 yrs before he was diagnosed with this disease? I mean from what I've read, it's a pretty scary disease. It's just sad and...

Thanks for your help shygrneyzs. I read some articles on the links and I'm going to mention the treatment options to the specialist he is seeing. Also, does anyone recommend that I take him to a...

A cousin of mine was recently diagnosed with Wilson's disease. His specialist says that he's had it for at least 2 yrs. Are there ways of treating this disease with natural products/medicine?...

A few months ago, I as to what I should do about my neck pain. Since then I've gone to a physical therapist (twice a week) and though the pain has lessened and the muscles loosened, there still pain...

Sorry again for the long delay. I've been pretty busy with full-time work; got to save up for the upcoming term:) . Fortunately, we haven't had to worry about the air and most of the other problems...

Thanks for all the responses and sorry for taking so long to respond. I've been away for the past 2 weeks.
I installed a combined carbon monoxide/natural gas alarm few months ago and so far it...

Ever since my family and I moved into our new home, we've been feeling sick. We all suffer from a host of symptoms including headaches, respiratory and sinus problems, nauseousness, especially in...

Thanks you guys for your help
Tommy, if it is a slipped disc that's causing this pain, wouldn't the pain get worse than get better, which is what happened in my case?
And what if my doctor doesn't...

Hi everyone
I'm a 20 year old male and for the last 4-5 years I've been suffering from neck and back pain. About 5 years ago, I was involved in a car accident. My dad was driving me and my bro to...