Breathing is the most essential action needed to stay alive. If you stop breathing for only 5 minutes you can die. Who do we have to thank for this? The lungs. Every day you are breathing in pollution that your lungs have to deal with. What exactly is this doing to you? First lets talk about what exactly goes on in our respiratory tract. WHAT DO THE LUNGS DO? Humans … [Read more...]
5 Air Pollution Health Effects
When people look for ways to improve their health, eating more vegetables and exercising are usually the first strategies that come to mind. Although these are great ways to improve ones life, the importance of clean air usually doesn’t get its due. Have you ever stopped to wonder what exactly is in the air you breathe and beyond that what it’s doing to your body? Take a … [Read more...]
What is Air Pollution: Particulate Matter
Air Pollution Facts: Air pollution comes in many forms. We are going to discuss particulate matter which is the most prevalent and harmful component to air pollution. What is Particulate Matter? IT’S AIR DIRT. Particulate matter, also called particle pollution, is a year round pollutant that represents all solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air, not … [Read more...]
What Causes Allergies? Could it be Dust Mites?
WHAT ARE DUST MITES? Dust mites are microscopic insects invisible to the naked eye. Dust mite particles are often found in pillows, mattresses, carpeting and upholstered furniture. They float into the air when anyone vacuums, walks on a carpet or disturbs bedding and they settle once the disturbance is over. These tiny creatures feed on the flakes of skin that people and … [Read more...]
GermGuardian AC5350B Air Purifier Review
The GermGuardian AC5350B Air Purifier is a new and improved version of the GermGuardian AC4825. This unit has a sleek design and proves that even on a budget you can still greatly improve the quality of air you and your family breathes. FEATURES: It has a timer in case you only want it on for a specific amount of time The UV light for microbe elimination can be … [Read more...]