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Lurking unknowingly in our homes are many potential harmful and hidden dangers that adversely affect the quality of the air we breathe. Since Canadians, especially in Calgary, spend 90% of their time indoors we owe it to ourselves to learn of these potential dangers and correct them. Cleaning and testing the air is not difficult or expensive it is simply a matter of being aware.
Over the last few decades the air quality in our homes has worsened requiring us to start paying attention to these dangers. It is no coincidence that the number of people afflicted with asthma and other respiratory diseases increases 50% every decade. Contributing to indoor air quality issues in homes are construction of more tightly sealed buildings, reduced ventilation rates to save energy, the use of synthetic building materials and furnishings, and increased use of chemical products such as pesticides, housekeeping supplies, and personal care products.
Individuals who spend the most amount of time inside their home are the most at risk. In our society that often consists of stay-home parents and their young children, and the elderly. Although some people seem to be more susceptible to the effects of poor air quality, in that they present with physical effects, everyone is at risk. The effects may show up immediately with respiratory challenges, headaches or down the road in the form of more sever health challenges - possibly cancer.
There are many signs that you may have an air quality issue in your home. They include:
Unusual and noticeable odors,
Stale or stuffy air,
Noticeable lack of air movement,
Dirty or faulty central heating or air conditioning equipment,
Damaged flue pipes or chimneys,
Excessive humidity,
Presence of molds and mildew,
Feeling noticeably healthier outside, or
Nagging flu like symptoms, persistent headaches or nausea.
The first step in addressing this concern is to have a thorough assessment of each room in your home to identify possible sources. Note that each room offers its own unique set of threats. This step may take a lot of research and time but the results are definitely worth it. One option to speed up this step is to have a professional with industry experience to a customized consultation of your home. Some professionals will offer a service whereby they do a room-by-room assessment of your home. They not only identify potential threats, they will provide you with a complete recommendation on how to effectively eliminate these risks saving you money in the long run.
The next option will provide a more thorough analysis of your home environment. There are many sophisticated machines which can be used to accurately assess toxins and allergens in your environment. Hire a professional using these devices to clearly identify source issues. This option may be a little pricier but the peace mind is well worth the investment.
We often ignore air quality concerns because we can't see it directly. When an issue isn't staring us clearly in the face it is easy to push it aside and not give it the attention it deserves. Not until there is a real actual problem, like a physical ailment, do we find the time to pay attention. I encourage you not to ignore this. The efforts do not cost mush money and the solutions are easy to implement. All it takes is a little time and effort on your part to make it a priority.
Better health through the reduction of toxins. To good health.
Over the last 6 years, Mike has been able to turn his life around from being overly fatigued, stressed, and frequently sick, to being energetic, healthy, and rarely sick. During this time Mike discovered that he had developed food allergies, and sensitivity to chemicals. Thus he embarked on a mission to eliminate chemicals from his life, which he discovered was easier said than done. Now that he have been through this, Mike wants to help others do the same, so they might not have to go through what he had to. It was a very difficult period in his life.
Hear more about Mike's findings at http://www.enervibe.ca or follow his blog at http://health2success.blogspot.com/
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