| The GreenMedInfo Daily Newsletter November 9th, 2022
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| Hi John,
We need to discuss the invisible danger that threatens the health and welfare of you and your family and this is one time where a government agency and we are actually on the same page.
According to the Environmental Protection Agency indoor air quality can be up to 500 times more polluted than outdoor air. We're not talking about China or India. We're talking about right here in the United States.
Every day, you inhale about 11,000 liters of air. When you breathe polluted air, you introduce toxins into every cell of your body. People believe that they are safe from these pollutants when they are inside, but nothing could be further from the truth. When you consider that Americans spend an average of 90 percent of their time indoors, it becomes clear why indoor air pollution is setting people up for a host of serious health problems.
What symptoms should you look out for?
Many people find themselves complaining of recurring nasal congestion, fatigue, or sneezing without realizing that these are common symptoms of exposure to indoor air pollution. Other symptoms include wheezing; irritability; itchy throat, nose, or skin; or dry or watery eyes; hives; coughing and even stomach aches.
While these common ailments can be uncomfortable, they are mild compared to what people might find themselves facing long term. Indoor air pollution has been linked to serious illnesses including cancer, heart and lung disease. According to the World Health Organization, children are particularly vulnerable to the health problems that can arise from indoor air pollution. Bottom line: Indoor air pollution impacts the entire family.
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| Where do these pollutants come from?
Now that you understand the potentially devastating levels of pollutants that might be lurking inside your home, you're probably wondering exactly where they are coming from and what you can do to reduce them. The first thing to understand is that the pollutants found within your home originate from both internal and external sources. Within your home, your air is contaminated by: Cleaning productsMold and dampnessAir freshenersGas stoves, ovens and dryersCandles and fireplacesBurnt foodCooking on non-stick cookwarePet danderInsect control chemicalsTobacco productsTermites, cockroaches, and dust mites; including their droppingsChemicals found in building materials such as asbestos, formaldehyde and lead
Make sure you take the following steps to reduce the levels of pollutants in your home: never let anyone smoke indoors; don't allow the humidity to exceed 50%; make sure gas burning appliances are fully vented to the outdoors; never store chemicals, paints or solvents in the basement or an attached garage; only buy "green" furnishings, upholstery, and carpeting that do not contain formaldehyde and use low VOC paints which emit less toxins. Another important step that you can take is purchasing a quality air filtration system.
What type of air filters are available for those who want a healthier home environment?
There are a number of different types of air filters available on the market today and each one has its own benefits and drawbacks. You should evaluate a number of different criteria, including the type of filter used, contaminants removed, the CADR or performance rating, noise and the cost of replacement filters.
The most common problem that consumers run into when trying to select an air filter is finding an air purifier that removes a broad spectrum of contaminants both particulate and in gas form at an affordable price.
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| GreenMedInfo has partnered with AirDoctor to offer our readers $300 discount on their most popular unit AirDoctor 3000 (Up to $400 in savings on multiple AirDoctor models) to help make it as affordable to give the gift of clean air to you and your loved ones this season.
Our homes are environments we CAN control, even when the world around us seems uncertain. As we find ourselves at home majority of our days, improving the air quality in your home is just one more way to promote the health and wellness for us and our loved ones.
To better health,
The GreenMedInfo Team
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