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09/26/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

8 easy ways to clean up dirty indoor air

Indoor air pollutants can lead to disease. Several conditions are linked to the exposure to these contaminants, including acute and chronic pulmonary disorder, increased prevalence of respiratory symptoms, and enhanced sensitivity of the airways to allergens. Most people remain unaware of the dangers; happy in their states of bliss and misconception that somehow being inside […]

05/11/2018 / By Vicki Batts

First-of-its-kind study reveals that finished kitchen cabinets are emitting toxins

The kitchen is one of the most trafficked areas in most homes. For many, it’s not just a place to cook and prepare food; it’s a place where the family comes together. But new research has shown that the kitchen may actually be one of the most dangerous places in your home — and not […]

05/10/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Here’s why you should also look at the quality of air indoors

Around the globe, measures are being taken to reduce air pollution. But are we forgetting that our homes can also harbor pollutants? In this information age, society and business are dependent on technology, which means that most of us spend a good chunk of our time indoors. The air quality of the environment where we live […]

05/09/2018 / By Zoey Sky

5 toxin-clearing plants you should have in your home

When it comes to decor, go-to choices often include tasteful art pieces or some lovely houseplants that can add life to any room in your house. However, aside from beautifying your home, studies have shown that certain houseplants can help clear toxins in the air. Polluted indoor air and pollutants Polluted air can be found both […]

04/28/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Your house dust is full of chemicals – here’s how to eliminate the threat without resorting to more chemicals

Modern-day pollution is making dust a part of our lives. It’s in the air we breathe, and in the place where we spend the biggest part of our lives in — at home. That’s why it’s alarming to learn that indoor dust found in the typical U.S. household has around 45 harmful endocrine-disrupting chemicals, including flame […]

04/16/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

African Americans are at greater risk of heart disease because they are more exposed to air pollutants

New research showed that African Americans are more exposed to air pollution than whites, placing them at higher risk for heart disease and death. Researchers led by University of Pittsburgh‘s Sebhat Erqou, M.D., combined data on fine particulate matter and black carbon in the air with those culled from a community-based study on 1,717 people (66 […]

12/14/2017 / By Mike Adams

As California fires rage, this device clears toxic smoke in any room in seconds, removing hazardous chemicals from the air

As wildfires continue to rage in California, toxic smoke is filling homes, apartments and businesses with airborne carcinogens that promote cancer, heart disease and respiratory problems like asthma. According to the UK Daily Mail, 1.6 million people have now been exposed to dangerous levels of smoke, adding that exposure “could be lethal for some,” and […]

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