The holidays are officially upon us and while Santa checks his list twice to see if you’ve been naughty or nice, have you considered asking St. Nick for the gift of health this year? Whether you’re seeking to improve the indoor air quality of your home, office or car – OR – you wish to… Read More
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The Indoor Air Quality Contest
Do you know what’s really lurking in your indoor air? Considering the fact that the average person takes between 17,280 and 23,040 breaths of air each day and spends 90 percent of their time indoors, according to the Environmental Protection Agency, its essential to know the quality of the air you are breathing in. In… Read More
The Healthy Back to School Sweepstakes!
It’s that time of year – new clothes, shoes, pens, pencils, backpacks and nervous excitement for kids and parents alike. But, as you shuffle the kiddos off to embark on yet another school year, have you stopped to consider the quality of air he or she is breathing every day in the car, bus or… Read More
The Breathe Your Way Healthy Sweepstakes!
When you consider that we take in 20,000 breaths consisting of 10 to 20 thousand liters of air every single day, it’s easy to see how essential clean air is to our overall health and well-being. According to a 2017 Lancet report, air pollution has become an unprecedented environmental health hazard, affecting 92% of the… Read More
The Bring the Fresh Air Inside Sweepstakes
If you’re currently experiencing headaches, fatigue or high blood pressure, poor air quality could be to blame with particles and poor ventilation being the hidden culprits. Children are the most vulnerable to poor indoor air and can experience lowered immunity, difficulty concentrating and childhood-onset asthma. After all, we take 20,000 breaths a day. What are… Read More
Meet Atem: A Breath of Fresh Air!
The bad news: According to a new report published by the Lancet Commission on Health and Pollution, about one in six deaths is related to pollution of some kind. Additionally, 4.3 million people die every year from exposure to indoor air pollution, according to the World Health Organization. The good news: Meet a new, state-of-the-art… Read More
The Healthy Traveler Sweepstakes!
Staying healthy while on the go is not a luxury today, it’s a necessity. With increased domestic and international travel, we are unknowingly exposing ourselves to environmental toxins via public transportation, our own vehicles, hotels, airplanes and public spaces including healthcare facilities. As President Lyndon Baines Johnson famously said, “The American people have a right… Read More
10 Best Houseplants to Improve Air Quality
By now you are aware of the numerous benefits of adding plants to your home (or office) to improve mood, increase productivity and add oxygen. However, houseplants can also bring improved air quality to your environment by removing specific toxic chemicals from the air you breathe. Below you’ll find a comprehensive guide on the best… Read More