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January 27, 2022 9:23 am

Humidity and an Indoor Moisture Inventory

Humidity and an Indoor Moisture Inventory It is our core purpose at HypoAir to help you bring what’s best about outdoor air, indoors. Replicating outdoor air indoors, though, isn’t always easy. Sometimes outdoor air can be overwhelmingly humid, supporting all kinds of mold and bacterial growth on surfaces. There are differing opinions on optimal indoor

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Why is the Sun in the news so much lately (and what does this mean for me?)

Why is the Sun in the news so much lately (and what does this mean for me?)Sometimes with natural disasters and “acts of God” I wonder, was this happening before with the same frequency/intensity while I wasn’t paying attention, or are they really becoming worse? Hurricanes. Winter storms. Earthquakes. and…Corona Mass Ejections (CMEs). This “corona” event

Why is the Sun in the news so much lately (and what does this mean for me?)

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Plants as Air Purifiers?

Plants as Air Purifiers?IF you lived in a sealed environment like a spaceship or biodome, then plants could be extremely helpful in reducing harmful VOCs (check out NASA’s BioHome). Since most of us live in a much more dynamic environment with many air leaks, entrances and exits, a new study calculates you would need a

Plants as Air Purifiers?

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Maximizing Your Sleep

Maximizing Your SleepFor many of us, sleep is the “margin” in our day; everyone and everything that needs more time usually sucks it out of our sleep time. It’s not supposed to be that way, but until you can put a lock on your sleep time, there are ways to maximize the hours you do

Maximizing Your Sleep

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May 22, 2023 3:44 pm

How do Electrostatic Filters work?

How do Electrostatic Filters work?It seems like manufacturers are coming out with

May 22, 2023

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The Differences between a Cleanroom and Your Home

The Differences between a Cleanroom and Your HomeDon’t you wish your home could be called a “cleanroom”? Well–maybe in name, but it takes a lot of expensive equipment and protocol to make it happen! Cleanrooms were first invented by scientist Willis Whitfield while he worked at Sandia National Laboratories in New Mexico in the …read more

May 17, 2023

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Are There Water Filters Growing in Your Backyard?

Are There Water Filters Growing in Your Backyard?According to a March 2023 United Nations World Water Development Report, around 2 billion people do not have access to clean and safe drinking water. (Billions of people lack access to clean drinking water, U.N. report finds) Many organizations develop new water filters every year, but the major …read more

May 16, 2023

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Volcanic Ash, Repurposed

Volcanic Ash, Repurposed Inferring from news headlines, you might think that volcano eruptions are rare–maybe a couple a year. This is definitely not the case! As of April 14, 2023, there were 49 volcanoes in eruption, 75% of them along the “Ring of Fire” where the Pacific Ocean meets land masses on the west and …read more

May 15, 2023

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Phytoremediation Cleans Up Soil Naturally

Phytoremediation Cleans Up Soil NaturallyIt’s happened to the most careful and graceful of us: a cup of coffee or plate of spaghetti sauce lands on the carpet, upside-down, of course. Out come the carpet cleaners, vacuum cleaner, or if you’re really prepared, the carpet-cleaning machine, and we do our best to treat the area and …read more

May 9, 2023

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Which DIY mold test kit should I get?

Which DIY mold test kit should I get?Every home has some mold, because mold spores practically hitchhike into the home on our clothing, groceries, and even the air. The difference between acceptable levels of mold and an infestation, however, is whether the moisture and food sources exist to feed an infestation. There are many reasons …read more

May 8, 2023

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What do spiderwebs and your home’s air filter have in common? (no spider pictures)

What do spiderwebs and your home’s air filter have in common? (no spider pictures)Spiderwebs–and the creatures that make them–are not welcome in most homes. Not only are spiderwebs a “sign” of poor housekeeping (although they often appear overnight), spiders themselves are feared or despised (admittedly I’m in this group). Even many nature-lovers would rather relocate …read more

May 5, 2023

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What is Salutogenic Design? How can we use it in our homes?

What is Salutogenic Design? How can we use it in our homes?Salutogenic design comes from the two Latin words ‘salus’ meaning health and ‘genesis’ meaning origin. It is the study of the origins of human health. Aaron Antonovsky was an immigrant to the US in the 1920’s, eventually being drafted into the US Army in …read more

May 2, 2023

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To-Do List: Change the Cabin Air Filter in your car and ADD CARBON!

To-Do List: Change the Cabin Air Filter in your car and ADD CARBON!I know, car maintenance is not everyone’s “thing” and air filters sound super-boring. However, if you’ve owned your car for a while and never changed the filter, or bought a used car and have no clue when this filter was last changed, you …read more

April 11, 2023

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New methods to accelerate wound healing

New methods to accelerate wound healingAlthough bandages and antibiotic ointment are staples in my house, doctors have need of more advanced treatments for wound healing beyond these simple first aid tools. By researching how our skin heals, they have incorporated pH adjustment, ions and lasers to help those who suffer from large or slow-to-heal wounds. …read more

April 10, 2023

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7 Ways Air Quality Impacts Our Skin Health

7 Ways Air Quality Impacts Our Skin HealthPollution is not only harmful to internal organs: it can also damage the body’s surface. Here is the connection between air quality and skin health.While we often think of air pollution as affecting our respiratory system, its effects go beyond our lungs. It can also be detrimental to …read more

April 5, 2023

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Are you TILTed?

Are you TILTed?People who have lived with chemical sensitivities for some time become more educated about their bodies and what makes them feel bad. The upside to knowing your sensitivities is that you can (mostly) avoid products and situations that will worsen your health, but the downside is that these products and situations can become …read more

April 4, 2023

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The Not-So-Silent Killer: Roads and Highways

The Not-So-Silent Killer: Roads and HighwaysEven with the shift towards the ability to work from home, some jobs require proximity to cities, which cause people to live in places adverse to their health. In a recently published study from the University of Leicester in the UK, researchers identified that road noise, such as the rumble …read more

March 29, 2023

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What Effects Do HVAC Systems Have on House Theatres and Entertainment Areas?

What Effects Do HVAC Systems Have on House Theatres and Entertainment Areas?Home theatres and entertainment rooms are designed for family fun and relaxation. These rooms in your house are the most important to you when it comes to socializing, relaxing, and having fun. You and your loved ones can gather in these rooms to enjoy …read more

March 15, 2023

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What’s in a chemical filter?

What’s in a chemical filter?Current events certainly stimulate a lot of research, and the accidental release of toxic chemicals from storage and transportation units is no exception. When a dangerous chemical is odorless and colorless, how can we possibly protect ourselves and the air in our homes? Enter chemical filters, which are actually already available …read more

March 9, 2023

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“Sink” those microbes

“Sink” those microbesAccording to a University of Reading study, sinks have the perfect recipe for a fungal environment and they host very similar organisms. Researchers tested more than 250 restroom sinks for fungi, such as black molds and relatives of baker’s yeast. These fungal biomes usually don’t pose a problem for healthy individuals, but for …read more

March 9, 2023

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All about Alkaline Water

All about Alkaline WaterAlthough I thought that alkaline water became a fad in the early 2010’s when it became readily available in the bottled water market, in fact it was almost 80 years earlier that scientists began to research the effects of alkaline and “ionized” water on the body. To begin, let’s talk about what …read more

February 23, 2023

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Flood and Leak Preparation/Remediation Guide

Flood and Leak Preparation/ Remediation GuideWater damage (including damage from freezing) is one of the most common and most costly types of homeowners insurance claims. Every year, about one in 50 homeowners files a water damage or freezing claim, accounting for 29% of all homeowners insurance claims, according to the Insurance Information Institute. (forbes.com) With …read more

February 23, 2023

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Fire and Smoke Recovery

Fire and Smoke RecoveryWildfires have been very destructive in the western half of the US in the late 2010’s and early 2020’s. As for the future, a 2022 report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal projects an increase in extreme fires by 14% by 2030, 30% by the end of 2050, and 50% …read more

February 20, 2023

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Navigating Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) Radiation

Navigating Electromagnetic Frequency (EMF) RadiationConvenience and technology go hand in hand. If you want to save money at your store, the store’s “app” gives you the deals straight to your cellphone. Smart doorbells and smart thermostats keep us safe and comfortable. Baby monitors and cameras help us to keep an eye on the kids. What …read more

February 20, 2023

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Safety concerns after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in Ohio

Safety concerns after the Norfolk Southern train derailment in OhioOn Friday, February 3, 2023, about 50 freight cars derailed in East Palestine, Ohio. Unfortunately, the freight company Norfolk Southern did not release the full manifest of what was in the derailed cars to the public until about two weeks later. It was first stated that …read more

February 9, 2023

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Estimating Power Consumption for the Whole-Home Polar Ionizer Copy

Estimating Power Consumption for the Whole-Home Polar IonizerAccording to the most recent results from the 2020 Residential Energy Consumption Survey by the US Energy Information Administration, two-thirds of U.S. households use central AC or a central heat pump as their main AC equipment. Because a central system incorporates ductwork to distribute air throughout the rooms …read more

February 8, 2023

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Is there KDF in your water filter?

Is there KDF in your water filter?If you’ve ever shopped for a water filtration system for your home, you’ll know that there are a lot of different systems out there! Starting with the size, you can go from pitcher (1-2 liters) to countertop, to under-counter, to whole-home systems. Then, there are the different methods used …read more

February 2, 2023

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OH, the detergent of the atmosphere, and OH-, the ion that cleanses our homes’ air

OH, the detergent of the atmosphere, and OH-, the ion that cleanses our homes’ airDid you know that earth’s atmosphere is self-cleaning, to an extent? We would be A LOT worse off if it wasn’t.OH, the hydroxyl radical, is the most important oxidizing species in the atmosphere. In this article, we’re going to discuss how …read more

January 31, 2023

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How to choose the right ceiling fan (other than the color)

How to choose the right ceiling fan (other than the color)Everyone has a “style” in their home, and glancing at the number of pages of ceiling fan choices in any online hardware or home decor store, there is a ceiling fan for every style! You’ve got modern, traditional, glam, rustic, minimalist, and everything in-between. …read more

January 25, 2023

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Do you have a sixth sense? Maybe you need one!

Do you have a sixth sense? Maybe you need one!One of the top thermal camera manufacturers, Teledyne FLIR (which stand for “Forward Looking InfraRed”) uses the term “The World’s Sixth Sense” to describe the images they are able to capture with their cameras. For sure, infrared is a totally different way of viewing the world …read more

January 18, 2023

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Sealing Air Channels in Your Attic

Sealing Air Channels in Your AtticAnytime there is a significant temperature difference between the inside and outside of your home, good air-sealing and insulation will pay dividends in energy savings, air quality and avoiding damage to your home. If you don’t understand what an attic bypass is, this video gives a number of great examples. …read more

January 2, 2023

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Detecting Gas Leaks in the Home

Detecting Gas Leaks in the HomeAs we pointed out in our article on Propane and Natural Gas, gas leaks outside the home are very common, especially in older neighborhoods. Gas leaks in the home are rare, but they sure can be dangerous! Even if you have no piped gas coming into your home, there is …read more

December 12, 2022

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All about Propane and Natural Gas

All about Propane and Natural GasI’ve lived in the city, and I live (now) in the country. In both places, there was a gas line coming into the house that could be used for gas appliances like my stove, dryer, water heater, furnace, etc. I, like most people, don’t give the gas or these pipes …read more

December 8, 2022

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Estimating Power Consumption for the Whole-Home Polar Ionizer

December 7, 2022

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Some natural methods to avoid getting the Flu

Some natural methods to avoid getting the FluAnother virus has dominated the headlines this fall and winter 2022, an old nemesis that changes disguises (varieties) every year to trip us up–Influenza. Of course, you could always take a gamble that the Flu vaccines offered in clinics will match the real cocktail of virus in the …read more

December 7, 2022

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The unintended consequences of turning down the thermostat this winter

The unintended consequences of turning down the thermostat this winterAccording to the Energy Information Administration and their Winter Fuels Outlook report, it will cost 27 percent to 28 percent more than 2021/2022 to heat your home with oil or gas. If you heat with electricity, prices may rise by as much as 10 percent, because …read more

December 6, 2022

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Unplugging for your sanity and your health

Unplugging for your sanity and your healthAt this holiday time of year, there are so many competing digital signals that it feels like my brain is being overloaded–emails about sales, gifts and events, advertisements on TV and the internet playing constantly, and music playing on every shop and street. I checked (yes, online of course!) …read more

December 5, 2022

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Biofilms are bastions of BACTERIA

Biofilms are bastions of BACTERIAFar from being harmless documentaries about someone’s life, biofilms are dangerous bacterial growth that causes a “film” over the surface that is hard to remove. Scientists have found that persistent infection problems in places such as hospitals, nursing homes, food processing plants and drinking water distribution systems is not due to …read more

November 30, 2022

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Unseen Toxins Really Do Affect Us: 3 Disturbing Headlines

Unseen Toxins Really Do Affect Us: 3 Disturbing HeadlinesWhile scanning the “Indoor Air Pollution” headlines, I recently came across three that caught my eye. In the US, consumers have access to an amazing number of products manufactured everywhere in the world. In stores and online, we can purchase virtually everything from nutritional supplements and cosmetics …read more

November 30, 2022

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Start Thinking Like a Home Inspector

Start Thinking Like a Home InspectorIf you own a home, you need to learn to think like a home inspector. A home is a great investment, but if the outside elements start to penetrate the building envelope, your great investment can start to deteriorate and become toxic!Sometimes, after an especially hard rain, there is a …read more

November 29, 2022

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What’s hiding in that pallet wall?

What’s hiding in that pallet wall?Another embarrassing but true story: Once upon a time in New Orleans, I rehabbed a house that was gutted post-Katrina. In a neighborhood built in the 1950’s, I took down a few walls and set about making this little 1500 square foot home into my Pinterest dream. No matter that the …read more

November 29, 2022

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What size heating/cooling unit does my home need?

What size heating/cooling unit does my home need?If you find yourself shivering or sweating and madly mashing thermostat buttons without success, it might be time for a new heating or cooling unit. If your HVAC tech confirms that’s the case, it’s easy to just have it replaced with the same capacity unit. But what if …read more

November 23, 2022

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The Science of Dust

The Science of DustDust. It’s not just harmless dirt that builds up on fan blades until we can’t turn the fan on any more for fear of clumps flying everywhere. It’s a combination of skin cells, pollen, dead bugs, bacteria, soil, dander and various fibers. (iaq.works) Dust also carries SVOCs, or semivolatile organic compounds, that …read more

November 22, 2022

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Healthy Home Chores that deserve a pat on the back

Healthy Home Chores that deserve a pat on the backIt seems like it’s been an extreme year; at times either it is way too hot or unseasonably cold; you may be getting too much rainfall or not enough. What is our protection from all the elements? Our homes! Whether you’re renting or own your house, …read more

November 22, 2022

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Wait–I thought mold was only a problem during the summer!

Wait–I thought mold was only a problem during the summer!When humidity levels in your home plummet during the winter months due to dry outside air and even more drying heated air inside, it’s easy to think that mold could not possibly be a problem during the winter. We’re sorry to have to debunk that myth, …read more

November 21, 2022

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Q: Do Air Handlers Belong in the Attic?

Q: Do Air Handlers Belong in the Attic?A: It depends!(Don’t you love that answer?!) Every one’s home is different, as well as where their home is built (climate), so there aren’t hard and fast rules, but we can surely show you the pros and cons of putting your air handler in the attic.First of all, …read more

November 21, 2022

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How Vestibules and Foyers make your home healthier

How Vestibules and Foyers make your home healthierIn the US, not many people would say they have a “vestibule” in their home. Vestibule is defined as an empty space or small area located just inside the entrance to a building. This sectioned-off area has the main purpose of serving as a passage from the entryway …read more

November 18, 2022

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Cleaning vs. Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting: There is a Difference

Cleaning vs. Sanitizing vs. Disinfecting: There is a DifferenceHold on, we’re going to break some common misconceptions in this post!Misconception #1: What room do you think is the dirtiest (germiest) part of your house? Most people said that it is the bathroom (in a study of 22 families), but in reality, it is THE KITCHEN. Coliform …read more

November 17, 2022

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Could you improve your breathing?

Could you improve your breathing?From singers to athletes to the elderly with COPD to the young affected by asthma, there are millions of people who desire to breathe better. Thankfully, doctors and scientists have studied the respiratory system for a long time and invented some pretty cool non-drug treatments and methods that can really improve …read more

November 16, 2022

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How to choose a Whole-Home Dehumidifier

How to choose a Whole-Home DehumidifierIf you have problems keeping the humidity below 60% in your home, we’ve written a lot on ways to lower it. The first and foremost one should be to check for hidden air leaks in your building envelope. Look for and correct the biggest ones first, to reap the most …read more

November 14, 2022

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Spread the warmth from your fireplace…not the air pollution!y

Spread the warmth from your fireplace…not the air pollution!With temps turning colder and guests coming over for the holidays, I thought to myself, wouldn’t it be nice to start a fire in the fireplace soon? With Thanksgiving a week away, I decided to make sure that it would be a joyful experience and not a …read more

November 10, 2022

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Air-Purifying Paint? Yes Please!

Air-Purifying Paint? Yes Please!Every little bit helps. Even if you haven’t changed your furniture or decor in years, most of us are constantly bringing chemicals and VOCs into our homes that come with food packaging and toiletries, new clothing and shoes, electronics and consumables like filters, printer ink and cat litter. It’s a revolving door–even …read more

November 9, 2022

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Do you need more INSULATION?

Do you need more INSULATION?When seasons change it’s easier to get a fresh perspective on how well your home is performing against the elements, or we would say how well the building envelope is “sealed”. Because it’s very difficult and expensive to build a home that is perfectly sealed, everything else is relative to the …read more

November 9, 2022

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Dealing with Earthquakes

Dealing with EarthquakesJust like many other controversial topics, there is conflicting evidence on whether earthquakes are increasing. Some news sites say that there is no increase in earthquakes; it just seems that there is an increase because reporting methods have gotten better (usgs.gov). However, a journal for the insurance industry reports that earthquakes are increasing …read more

November 2, 2022

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The Truths about Winter Air

The Truths about Winter AirIn the southeast US, I really enjoy the coolness of fall and winter after a long hot summer. Winter air feels fresh and clean, but why is that? And is it always fresh and clean? What about humidity? What about static electricity?There are so many reasons that winter smells are different!Our …read more

November 2, 2022

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Hosting Responsibly

Hosting Responsibly‘Tis the season for gathering together for celebrations! More than a few years ago, “hosting responsibly” might be taken to mean monitoring alcohol consumption and driving. Now, it also means providing good air quality where participants don’t need to worry about breathing in germs. What a difference a few years (and a pandemic) makes!In …read more

November 1, 2022

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What’s the difference between dangerous mold and good fermentation?

What’s the difference between dangerous mold and good fermentation?Maybe you’ve heard about fermented foods as one of the latest health fads, and are wondering (like I was), what’s the difference between green cheese discovered in the back of the fridge, and “good” stinky cheese, kombucha or sauerkraut? They all seem to use microbes to change …read more

October 31, 2022

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How to enjoy winter

How to enjoy winterWhether or not you enjoy winter, there are ways you can enjoy it more. It calls for identifying some potential drawbacks, and transforming them into advantages. Some potential cons of the winter are less daylight, more clothing, less time outside, colds and flu, and staying at home when inclement weather hits. These …read more

October 28, 2022

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What do our holiday traditions really cost?

What do our holiday traditions really cost?Okay…we all know that visiting the Christmas Tree Lot the day after Thanksgiving can be really expensive, and prices get better the longer you can wait to get one. That’s not what I’m talking about! I wanted to know, are some of our traditions costing us in our …read more

October 28, 2022

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Taking care of your body’s air filters

Taking care of your body’s air filtersA little bit of knowledge about our bodies really makes us appreciate all their functions and complexities! Take for example our respiratory system starting with the nose. It’s important to understand how our nose and sinuses work. If you’re not an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) doctor and you …read more

October 27, 2022

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The Epidemic of Asthma

The Epidemic of AsthmaIf you don’t suffer from a certain disease or know someone who does, it can often evade your concern or thinking. Asthma is one such disease for me, and aside from drug commercials on the internet and TV, I didn’t give much thought to it. “Pandemics” seem to have taken over our …read more

October 26, 2022

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How to protect your child’s air quality

How to protect your child’s air qualityWhen school shootings, abuse or other violence take up the bulk of the news, it’s easy to miss that the very air your family breathes has a great impact on childrens’ health (even more than ours). Why? (from lung.org)Air pollution can affect them even before they’re born, with increased …read more

October 24, 2022

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Are my windows causing my mold allergy?

Are my windows causing my mold allergy?If you viewed the results of my home’s mold plate testing, you probably saw the high count of mold colonies in my sunroom–which doesn’t even have air conditioning vents in it. What the heck? I was scratching my head until I remembered that I had placed the plate …read more

October 19, 2022

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Catch it EARLY

Catch it EARLYNo, I’m not talking about a movie, or even a sale. I’m talking about water leaks. After recently dealing with a leaky faucet (what a pain), I figured that there must be something to help me detect the leak in the first couple hours after it starts, instead of days later. I’ve seen …read more

October 18, 2022

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Mold is not just toxic to humans; your furry friends suffer from it too.

Mold is not just toxic to humans; your furry friends suffer from it too.If you or anyone in your household is experiencing sensitivity to mold, it’s best to check in with your pets, too. Since dogs, cats, rabbits and other pets spend a lot of time on the floor and the ground outside, they can …read more

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