When was the last time you thought about the air you breathe? If you0re not an allergy sufferer, it might only be when something irritating makes you sneeze, or when you accidentally end up behind an oil-burning lunker on the highway. But, while the quality of outdoor air may seem beyond your control, the quality of indoor air is not.
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 2.4 million people per year actually die from air pollution related causes. Yet, indoor pollution is frequently not considered 0 even though we relax, sleep, and rejuvenate in the air trapped within our own homes. Indoor pollution? 0 yes! From volatile organic compounds found in many modern building and furnishing materials, to insulation, air fresheners, pesticides, pet dander, and mold-and-mildew, most homes are home to more unfriendlies than meet the eye0.
It has long been known that pollution may most strongly affect the elderly, asthma and lung patients, and those with heart conditions. What about the rest of us? Exposure to air pollution is known to result in biochemical changes that can cause wheezing, coughing, and difficulty breathing, even for the healthiest of individuals 0 though some people seem almost 0immune0; that is, until they […]

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