Having a house full of allergy sufferers this time of year is generally not a pleasant experience. Historically Fall and Spring are the worst for my family. Both my husband and son suffer from seasonal allergies as well as asthma...
Did you know that air pollution is the world's largest single environmental health risk? 92% of the world's population breathes polluted air, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and more than 5.5 million people worldwide...
After having eaten close to 100% organic since 2001, I have come to realize one thing - food is only one part of the equation. While I maintain that it is still a very important piece of the puzzle, it is certainly not the only one...
The hard part is over - you did your research and found an air purifier that fits your lifestyle and indoor air quality needs. Now you're asking, "Where do I place my air purifier for maximum efficiency?"
Learning how to make your home a health sanctuary can include stocking the kitchen, to great air quality. This article brings in some facts about creating a home more conducive to health and is also a way for me to answer so many personal...
Did you know the World Health Organization studied air quality around the world and declared 99% of the world is breathing dangerous amounts of pollutants? This figure is especially dangerous when you consider that symptoms of air...
When it comes to a healthy workplace, surveys show that employees want the basics. A Harvard Business Review article, Survey: What Employees Want Most from Their Workspaces, suggests "wellness programs offered by 80% if the larger...
Do you have a healthy home? Here's some quick tips on how to improve the overall health of your home:
University of Arizona researchers studied how people's perception of global climate change affects their mental health. According to Science Daily, recent studies show that "climate changes have people experiencing high levels of...
Lung cancer is not the only cancerous threat related to air pollution. Research suggests that there are other cancers leading to increased mortality rates, that are also linked to air pollution.
Research has shown that air pollution has a negative effect on sleep quality. Millions of Americans suffer from breathing disorders that can affect their ability to get a good night's sleep.Â
Many of us spend most of our time indoors. We work indoors, we live indoors and we sleep indoors. Therefore common indoor pollutants including excessive moisture, volatile organic compounds (VOCs), combustion products, radon, pesticides...
According to a World Health Organization (WHO) report, 8 million people die every year globally because of air pollution. Among these, 4.3 million die because of air pollution from household sources. ¹
Is there such a thing as "safe" air pollution levels for the air we breathe? In short the answer is "no", there are no safe air pollution levels. Two recent British Medical Journal published studies looked at the elements that make...
It has long been known that breathing polluted air has adverse effects on the body and overall health. Recent studies are focusing on ultrafine particles, particulate matter of nano-scale size (less than 0.1 μm or in diameter). Ultrafine...
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