Keeping Your Family Well During Winter- Product Review Round Up
We wanted to find out – does having a whole home humidifier or air purifier really make a difference in how often your family gets sick?
Topic: health
Best and Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
By this point in the year, it can feel like winter will never end. But when that cold and snow finally disappear, millions of Americans will trade the dry skin and cold noses for springtime sneezes and sniffles.
Common Asthma Triggers Around The House
Indoor air pollutants have been found to be 2-5 times greater than outdoor pollutants. And since Americans spend an average of 90% of their time indoors, it’s more important than ever to make indoor air quality a priority in your home.
Why You Need More Sleep in the Winter
As the new year moves along and the days get colder, it can be harder and harder to get out of bed in the morning
Thankfully, that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
More sleep is natural in the wintertime, according… Read More >
Himalayan Salt Lamps and Air Quality
Himalayan salt lamps have grown in popularity in the United States in recent years. They are often marketed as natural air purifiers that can also help with respiratory issues, mood, and sleep, but do they really work?
Ask Nurse Kate: How to Manage and Overcome Winter Allergies
There are plenty of ways to manage and overcome winter allergies. We asked Nurse Kate some questions on the topic, and we hope her expertise can help guide you to a happy, healthy winter.
Winter Wellness: Healthy Ways to Handle the Winter Blues
With colder temperatures and less sunlight, it’s natural to feel different in the wintertime. But there are ways you can overcome the negative feelings that are caused by your environment.
Vitamin Daylight: How to Increase Your Family’s Vitamin D Production in the Fall and Winter
Getting enough of the “sunshine vitamin”, or vitamin D, can prove to be a challenge as the days get shorter and we see less sunlight.
Vitamin D is an important nutrient for our overall health. It helps regulate our calcium… Read More >
Homeowner Know-How: DIY Air Quality Tests
Air quality is important. That’s easy to say, but it can sometimes be tough to put into practice.
First off, it’s not always obvious when there’s a problem with your air quality. Maybe something smells a little bit off or… Read More >
Do you live in an allergy “capital?” Here’s how to cope!
Is your city known for its powerful pollen?
The severity of allergies in a city depends on many things: the local vegetation and types of pollen, pollution levels, access to healthcare and even annual climate changes. From year to year,… Read More >