More and more people are realizing how seriously compromised their
indoor air quality is, and how their health is adversely affected.
While we were eating organically and addressing water concerns,
it was finally
made
known to us that we needed to get serious about our indoor air.
After all, even if we work outdoors, we spend more than a third
of our lives indoors if only because of sleeping, eating and several
other necessary activities.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency studies indicate that indoor levels of air pollutants may be 2-5 times higher than outdoor levels and in some cases more than 100 times greater in modern, effectively "sealed" homes during winter months! High levels of indoor air pollutants are of particular concern because many are spending upwards of 90% of their time indoors.
Air quality problems caused by contaminants and particulates in the air can cause breathing problems and are known to exacerbate certain health issues. Poor air quality can disrupt getting a good night's sleep. Other problems caused by indoor air pollutants include:
Eye and skin irritation
Lung irritation
Nose and throat discomfort
Fatigue
Discomfort from offensive odors
Consider:
Do you or others sneeze and cough in your home?
Do you or others in your home wake up congested or with a headache?
Do you or others in your home often have an irritated throat, nose or eyes?
If you or others in your home have any of the above symptoms, are they more common in a certain part of the house?
Does anyone in your home have frequent asthma episodes or respiratory infections?
Do you notice that you feel better when you are away from home?
If you have answered "yes" to any of these questions, you may have an indoor air quality concern.
We have products for indoor air quality at Harvest Haven that we believe you will appreciate. In the Heaven
Fresh Ionizers we have found something effective, yet inexpensive and easy to use, without the fuss and muss, or expense, of replacing filters and servicing common to other air cleaners.