There is a moment when the air at home feels different. Slightly heavy, a faint scent lingering too long, dust catching the sun in slow, drifting lines. Indoor spaces pick up more than most people assume. It becomes noticeable after painting a wall, moving into an older home, or simply closing windows for colder months. … Read more
A room can look spotless and still hold air that feels strangely heavy. Anyone who has stepped into a closed bedroom after a long workday understands this. Something in the air lingers. Not visible. Yet very present. That quiet discomfort is why the search for the best air purifier keeps rising. People want machines that … Read more
Little is highlighted about the toxic effects of air pollution and the likelihood that cognitive symptoms can occur, including anxiety and changes in behavior. Increased levels of some air pollutants are accompanied by an increase in psychiatric admissions and emergency calls and, in some studies, a reduction in psychological well-being. Numerous toxic pollutants interfere with … Read more
Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer and chronic lung diseases such as asthma. People who already have lung disease are at greater risk; but young, elderly, or immunocompromised individuals can easily be affected. In a recent review published by the American Lung Association, it was found … Read more
Air purifiers essentially work by sanitizing the air, which may include pollutants, allergens, and toxins. They’re the exact opposite of essential oil diffusers and humidifiers, which add particles to indoor air. Air purifiers also act differently than filters. While filters only remove particles, purifiers can sanitize them, too. The exact particles removed via an air purifier ultimately … Read more
Particle pollution, also known as particulate matter, is a general term for a mixture of solid and liquid droplets suspended in the air. Particle pollution can be made up of several different components, including acids, inorganic compounds, organic chemicals, soot, metals, soil or dust particles, and biological materials (such as pollen and mold spores) – all … Read more
As a follow-up to our recent blog about The Clean Air Act (CAA) of 1970 and its ongoing impact on air quality, we wanted to shed some light on why ongoing pollution is still a very real risk both in the United States but also, worldwide. While the act and continued regulations following its inception, emissions … Read more
Safe, clean air has never been more critical. Clean air is a necessity, a human right, as it should be. According to the United Nations Environment Programme, Climate and Clean Air Coalition, indoor and outdoor air pollution results in over 7 million deaths worldwide each year. Progress has been made in progressive countries such as the United States, however the … Read more
With the recent rising airborne disease, COVID-19, the stress to remain indoors was higher during April 2020, compared to summer 2021. Social distancing and masks mandates are lifting in various states. However, COVID-19 may never go away, the lingering particles of the disease may continue to reside in the air. In addition, new variants of … Read more
A thriving industry as Cannabis, is making its way through several states. California, Colorado, New York, Virginia, and Washington are a few states that have legalize the medicinal and recreational uses of Cannabis. This is an amazing progress for patients or users across nationwide looking towards this opportunity. Nevertheless, cannabis has its flaws. To cultivate … Read more