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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
1. Meet the Bravest Kid With Major Emotional Intelligence
2. Can You Do Cardio at Home?
Is Chiropractic Care Right for You?
3. Green Rice Recipe
The Best Nutrients for Your Joints
4. The Air Inside Isn’t Always the Cleanest. What Can You Do About it?
CLEARING THE AIR — INDOORS What You Can Do
The air inside our homes isn’t always the cleanest. No matter the time of year, many factors can influence the quality of the air you breathe, including dust, dander, pollen, and many different pollutants. To clear the air inside your home or office, understand what impacts indoor air quality and then take steps to improve it. Here are some ideas. What is indoor air quality? The term describes how the air in your home or place of work affects your health and comfort. Factors that influence indoor air quality include temperature, humidity, ventilation, mold from excess moisture, and exposure to chemicals. Common and persistent symptoms of poor indoor air quality include:
organisms, or various contaminants brought into the home from outside.
How can you improve indoor air quality? While the sources for poor indoor air quality are varied, you can do several things to improve your air and breathe easier. Here are a few common options:
Use an air purifier. You can get one for a single room or install one that will purify the air of your entire home. Read the specifications carefully to ensure it meets your needs, whatever you choose. Run your air conditioner or furnace. This is especially important for homes with central air. As air moves, it passes through the central air filter, helping reduce dust and dander. Find and eliminate mold. Mold severely reduces the air quality in your home. However, if you are having a hard time locating and removing the mold, call in a professional to take care of it. Keep your windows closed. Consider the outside air quality before opening windows. If you live near a busy road or construction, or if it’s fire season, close your windows to keep the pollution out.
• Airway infections • Coughing, hoarseness, or wheezing • Dizziness • Dry skin • Irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat • Mental fatigue and headaches • Nausea
What causes poor indoor air quality? It may be a result of an inadequate fresh air supply, a poor ventilation system maintenance, pollutants (like cleaning supplies, sprays, office machines, pesticides, or smoke from candles or poorly-vented stoves/fireplaces), micro-
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