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Donnerstag, 26. November 2009

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

By Ruth Price

When it comes to taking in a breath inside our home, we all take it for granted that it's healthy - but the truth is that indoor air pollution means that the air inside our homes could be more polluted than the air outside of it!

Symptoms of Pollution in the Home

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!

Sources of This Pollution

Whilst our homes are becoming more insulated and helping to save us money on heating, this has a negative side effect in that it's much harder for all of the toxins to escape. And these toxins can come from a wide range of sources, including natural ones.

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 learn about reducing the use of these chemical products by following a number of green living tips.

It's also important to realise that we don't have to change everything about our life to be able to make a difference. Simply ventilating the home by opening windows for a few minutes a day will do a lot to help fresh air get in - and buying a few plants will help to keep the air fresh.

Conclusion

Unfortunately indoor air pollution can cause us a number of problems. However, the good news is that by becoming more aware of being eco friendly and incorporating green health measures into our lives, we can help to reduce the affect that it has on our bodies.

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