Tag Archives: indoor air pollution

We spend most of our time indoors, often exposed to an environment that can make us sick. There are electromagnetic emissions, natural gases, allergens, chemical gases, pet dander, dust and many other contaminants that can affect our good health. You can improve indoor air quality by removing sources of contamination, staying a few feet away from emitting appliances, remediating homes and using an air purifier.
Much of the indoor pollution concerns are airborne and can greatly be reduced with air purifiers. Contaminants come from many sources including emissions from home building materials, computers, our pets, furnishings, outside pollutants entering the home[...]

The Sick Building Syndrome
The following is a video on building indoor air pollution, a growing problem as a result of highly sealed buildings and reduced fresh air ventilation. Called Sick Building Syndrome, people are experiencing respiratory illnesses, mental confusion, bloody noses, migraines and other air pollution-induced illnesses. This pollution can be biological, including bacteria and many chemical gases. When chemical gases mix, you have a chemical soup that is not understood, dangerous and unpredictable.
Within this video, there is a 60 Minutes report on building pollution, focusing on the EPA Headquarters building in Washington D.C. They report on employee sickness symptoms[...]

Poor Air Quality and Depression
Our health is directly related to the quality of air around us. For many, many years the medical community has known that chemical filled bad air negatively impacts our cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. Did you know that there has also been a growing link between polluted air and their effects on our mental health? Indoor air pollution is on the rise. Human depression is also on the rise.
Air purifiers can remove health dangers in the air. Air purifiers can be used to remove particulates and gases that may affect you mental health.
Air Quality is Getting Worse
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When indoor temperatures rise in the presence of high humidity levels, indoor pollutants become more harmful to our health. These pollutants can be man-made or natural as solid particulates or gases. They can be no more than a nuance or be a serious health threat. Outside miniscule floating debris can enter your home through windows and doors and combine with indoor air contaminates to create an unhealthy environment for you and your family.
We can reduce health risks associated with indoor airborne pollution by cleaning regularly, ventilating and removing contaminating sources. To maintain good air quality, indoor temperatures should be comfortable[...]