What we breath impacts our daily health...
A person takes 30,000 breaths a day. We had to check that statistic a few times to believe it! Since Canadians spend approximately 90% of their time inside, the vast majority of our air intake takes place indoors. Studies have shown that indoor air quality in an average home can be many times more polluted than the air outside. It’s common to see indoor air quality levels up to 10 times more polluted than outside.
What about the air we are breathing?
Through our lungs, oxygen reaches every cell in our body. The air we breathe clearly plays a major role in our overall health.
It’s becoming clear that we should be investing in the air we breathe. It’s hard to put a value on something we can’t see, but clean air is priceless when it comes to achieving good health.
We are all well aware of the impact that food and liquids have on our body, just not as informed about the extensive side effects poor indoor air quality has on us. We spend money on vitamins, specialty foods, bottled water…
What price would you place on better health for you and your family?
Temporary effects of indoor air pollutants include allergic reactions, headaches, nausea, and eye, nose and throat irritation. Permanent effects include respiratory disease, heart disease, lung cancer, and damage to the liver, kidney and brain. It’s a matter of short and long-term health.
