the latest and greatest threat from pollution comes not from smog, or dirty city air, but from in your own home. Research from the US Environmental Protection Agency has reported the toxic compounds that have everyone up in arms about cars and aerosol cans accumulate inside buildings, increasing their concentration 200 to 500 times that of the air outside.
are you thinking about what's in your next breath?
before you go out to buy a face mask, read on.
there are a few simple things you can do to circumvent this problem...
- open a window... i know this seems obvious, but allowing for ventilation won't let more chemicals in, it will allow for the flow of fresh air through, which dilutes present chemicals and actually prevents any further build up.
- get you mittens on an air ionizer... air ionizers increase the beneficial negative ions in your air, counteracting the positive ions that build up due to heating systems (which cause tiredness and susceptibility to sickness).
- get a plant! plants are amazing air filters. they replenish oxygen levels, act as humidifiers, and reduce the vapours released by synthetic chemicals. the peace lily (spathiphyllum) removes ammonia, acetone, ethyl acetate, benzene and formaldehyde fumes.
peace lily
so take a deep breath
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