It may seem obvious, but most air conditioners are built to blow cool air around your home or workplace. While the cool air is a benefit, the airflow of a residential HVAC system also pushes ultrafine particles into the air where they...
It's finally springtime! For some, that means itchy eyes, a scratchy throat, and nasal congestion. But don't assume these minor symptoms are from the seasons changing, as they may be the result of a much more dangerous element. These...
Mold is a type of fungi that thrives off of damp areas, especially within a home. These areas can include anywhere there is moisture - so be cautious of bathrooms, gyms, and laundry rooms. To control mold growth, you must control the...
Indoor air quality is not a "new" thing. For many years, experts at the CDC, WHO, and EPA have been publishing studies on the effects of poor indoor air quality on health and well-being. Year after year, the market was mostly people...
Your home is a sanctuary; a place where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the outside world, unwind, and recharge. However, lurking within the cozy confines of your living space may be an invisible threat to your health and well-being:...
There are so many different air purifier styles and brands, and each one has its own technology, design, and capabilities. With all of these styles and abilities, there is a lot of information out there about what air purifiers are...
Having clean air is vital to good health and when it comes to cleaning the air around you, it's about more than bad smells. Apart from those who may be sensitive to respiratory concerns, using an at home or in the office air purifier...
One thing that continues to surface in mainstream news, on social media, and by experts is the value of improving air quality by adding an air purifier at home.
In our post-pandemic world, many of us find ourselves still searching for answers to indoor air quality concerns. Why? The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) says that the average American spend 87% of their life inside a building...
How do we Stay Healthy? That's still my model and message after 45 years of Integrative Family Medicine at my clinic, Preventive Medical Center of Marin, in San Rafael, California.
By now, you are more than used to me talking to you about why the quality of your food! Because it MATTERS. Of course, we want to put the best quality foods into our bodies for optimal health, but do you ever stop to think about the...
Are you looking for natural, nontoxic solutions to indoor air pollution concerns? You've come to the right place. Indoor air pollution has been linked to various adverse health effects, such as headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. In...
Air pollution is the world's largest single environmental health risk. And, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), 92% of the world's population breathes polluted air. Considering my house is situated between two SEPTA...
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...
With such a jolt from the cold weather right into the 70's, this means that environmental allergies are also jumping right into action as well. Nothing says hello spring more than hello pollen, hello allergies and hello asthma. How...
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