Monday, December 14, 2009

Indoor Air Pollution - Why It Affects Us More Than the Air Outside

By Ruth Price

When we breathe inside our homes we don't give a second thought as to how it affects our health - but the truth is that indoor air pollution is often more of a problem for us than the air outside of our homes!

Symptoms of Living in Polluted Air

We are often unaware of what this pollution does to our bodies, to such an extent that many of us don't even think of it. However, pollution can have a number of negative effects on our health, leading to symptoms such as...

Fever, Headaches, Nausea, Fatigue, Cancer, Irritability, Depression, Dizziness, Anxiety, Respiratory problems, And more!

The Sources of Indoor Pollution

The truth is that the more we work at ensuring heat stays in our homes and that they are well insulated, the more we need to think about ventilation as a way of reducing the toxins in the air. These toxins come from a wide range of sources, including dust and animal dander.

One of the most worrying places that these toxins originate from is chemical products. You may not realise it, but just about all the products we use contain chemicals, such as our cosmetics, our detergents, cleaning products and perfumes.

How to Reduce Levels of Pollution

The good news is that we can start following green living tips to help reduce the use of products that contain all of these chemicals.

You don't need to be put off thinking that everything in your life has to change to make the air in your home more healthy. Simply opening the windows once a day to let the fresh air circulate will go far when it comes to improving the air we breathe every day.

Conclusion

As you can see, indoor air pollution is responsible for a wide range of symptoms that we may not even see as a problem. However, if you wish to improve your overall health then all it takes is a few simple measures, and a little awareness. - 14130

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