Welcome to the web site of the Human Ecology Action League, Inc. (HEAL), one of the oldest organizations in the world concerned about the health effects of environmental exposures. HEAL is your source for information about your environment and health.
Click here for information about HEAL's nomination to the
Utne Independent Press Awards -- 2004.
Click here for a brief note about how HEAL publications cover environment and health issues. Explore the following topics: HEAL On line: THE Supplement offers in-depth features on environment and health topics. Links to all issues, including the most recent, are in the Index to all online issues of "THE Supplement" HEAL's Links provide a gateway to environment and health information on the World Wide Web.
HEAL in print
HEAL's flagship print publication, The Human Ecologist, is a quarterly magazine especially for those concerned about sensitivities, allergies, asthma and other conditions responsive to environmental conditions. See descriptions of recent issues here .
In addition to The Human Ecologist, HEAL offers many specialized publications.
Curious about multiple chemical sensitivity?
Looking for an environmentally aware healthcare provider?
Looking for an environmental consultant?
Have questions about access and accommodation?
Have questions about how to avoid troublesome exposures?
The Human Ecologist is a benefit of HEAL membership and is also available to all as single issues. Published quarterly, The Human Ecologist is for anyone interested in a least toxic lifestyle. It is especially for people with sensitivities, allergies, asthma and other conditions responsive to environmental conditions. It offers news you can use to identify and reduce your exposures to hazardous materials, and information about least toxic alternatives to many troublesome substances. Click here to see The Human Ecologist's index of feature articles. Each issue of The Human Ecologist also contains columns covering health research, pest control, policy matters, and healthy homes. Columns on dentistry also appear frequently. Click here to see topics covered in recent columns.
Other print publications
Fragrance and Health by Louise Kosta explores what is known about fragrance and health -- and separates fact from fiction. Learn who is susceptible to adverse effects from fragrance, why they are susceptible, where they experience harmful fragrance exposures, and what harmful properties fragrance material may have. Almost 200 pages packed with information about fragrance, its materials and their health effects. Tables, references and much, much more. To order
HEAL also has a small card asking others to refrain from using fragrance. To order
Curious about multiple chemical sensitivity? HEAL's brochure "Multiple Chemical Sensitivities: How Chemicals in your Environment can Affect your Health" offers clear information about this puzzling condition. It has informed tens of thousands of people since the first version was published in 1989. To order
Looking for an environmentally aware healthcare provider? The Directory of HEAL Members in Healthcare Professions is alphabetized by state and then by practice specialty, includes physicians, dentists, mental healthcare professionals, and others. To order
Looking for an environmental consultant? The National Directory of Environmental Consultants is available by US regions. To order
Looking for a place to stay? Hospitality Plus: HEAL's Travel Guide is especially for sensitive travelers. To order
Have questions about access and accommodation? Multiple Chemical Sensitivities and the Americans with Disabilities Act provides practical answers. To order
Have questions about how to avoid troublesome exposures? HEAL's Information sheets and packs can help. Partial list of individual topics: Air filters; apartment hunter's checklist; healthy schools; laundry tips; natural gas; water treatment. See HEAL's Service List for more.
Looking for least-toxic products? HEAL's Resource lists can help. Partial list of individual topics: Air filters; water filters; auto customizing; baby and children's supplies; natural fiber bedding; organic food; pesticide tests; tolerated medical supplies. See HEAL's Service List for more.
Looking for books about environment and health? HEAL's Reading lists can help. Partial list of individual topics: chemicals and health; chronic fatigue; cookbooks for allergy; dentistry; food sensitivities; home/building pollution; nutrition; and pest control. See HEAL's Service List for more.
HEAL is a member service organization. Member benefits include:
The Human Ecologist (four issues per annual membership).
Deep discounts on all HEAL publications
Access to HEAL's network of chapters and regional support volunteers
Tax deductions for donations
The knowledge that your concerns and interests are shared by thousands of others across the US and around the world.
It's easy to become a HEAL member.
The cost for one year is US $26.00 (USA), or US $32.00 (Canada), or US $38.00 (other foreign). New members receive a package containing the latest issue of The Human Ecologist, as well as a copy of the latest HEAL Service List, an order blank, and other information about HEAL membership. The year's membership continues with the next three issues of The Human Ecologist.
To join by mail: Send your name, complete mailing address, and a check for the appropriate amount (see above) to HEAL, P.O. Box 29629, Atlanta, GA 30359-0629. (MasterCard, VISA, and American Express charges are also welcome.)
To join by phone or fax: Users of MasterCard, VISA, or American Express may join HEAL, order information, or make a contribution by phone (404-248-1898) or fax (404-248-0162). Please include your full name (precisely as encoded on the card), mailing address, type of charge card to be used, card number, and expiration date on the card.
HEAL® is a registered Service Mark of the Human Ecology Action League, Inc.
The Human Ecology Action League, Inc. (HEAL®) was founded in 1977 by citizens concerned about the health effects of environmental exposure. This distinguished group of volunteers-including physicians, writers, and other professionals-laid the groundwork for the organization as it now exists.
HEAL is a national nonprofit education and information organization. It is primarily a member service organization. It is overseen by a volunteer Governing Board, and has its business office in Atlanta Georgia. HEAL is solely funded by memberships and by donations. Over $0.85 of every dollar HEAL receives goes directly into providing member services.
HEAL has high standards for its publications. For more, click here.
IMPORTANT NOTE: HEAL and its print and online publications neither endorse any form of medical treatment, nor encourage readers to undertake any such treatment on their own. If medical advice or assistance is needed, the advice of a competent professional should be sought.
HEAL's Purpose and Goals:
HEAL's purpose is to serve those whose health has been adversely affected by environmental exposures, to provide information to those concerned about the health effects of chemicals, and to alert the general public about the potential dangers of chemicals.
HEAL's goals are to encourage healthy lifestyles that minimize potentially hazardous environmental exposures, and to establish chapters that implement HEAL's purpose at the local level.
Human Ecology Action League, Inc. (HEAL)
P.O. Box 29629, Atlanta, GA 30359-0629
Voice: 404-248-1898 ** Fax: 404-248-0162
E-mail: HEALNatnl@aol.com
HEAL homepage http://members.aol.com/HEALNatnl/index.html
January 2005