Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to many respiratory problems. Unfortunately, airborne contaminants are rampant and most people are not aware that indoor air quality often is even worse than polluted outdoor air.… More
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Imagine Breathing in Refreshing Forest Air
The smell of nature in the air is so sweet! Did you know that this enticing smell is not only a sensory pleasure but actually an aspect of preventive health in Japanese medicine? Called Shinrin-Yoku,… More
To Breathe is to Live: Give the Gift of Clean Air
Americans spend an average of 90 percent of their time indoors1 where some pollutants are often two to five times higher than they are outdoors.2 The people most susceptible to the negative effects of both… More
May is the Month to Make Our Recommitments
May is the third and last month of the spring season in the northern hemisphere. In the United Kingdom, it’s known as the “smile month.” May is named after the Greek goddess of fertility, Maia,… More
Stress and the Mighty Trio: Immunity, Mental Clarity and Mobility
Stress is the body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. When you sense danger—whether it’s real or imagined—the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as… More
Inhale Positive Energy, Exhale Stress
Did you know that our respiratory system works hard for us by taking in 20,000 breaths daily? Deep breaths are more efficient: they allow us to fully exchange incoming oxygen with outgoing carbon dioxide. They… More
Stay Healthy through the Flu Season with Active Wellness
Extreme weather conditions wreak havoc. Cold, flu, bronchitis and pneumonia lead to misery and even death. What can we do to help maintain good health with all the germs around us? Researchers at Carnegie Mellon… More
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