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Is it Time to Change Your Filters?

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Why are air and water filters so important? Indoor air is polluted with chemical odors, dust and dander. And, even tap water may contain microscopic plastics, pathogens and a wide range of bacteria. Changing filters in a timely way is crucial to keeping your filtration systems functioning at optimal levels as well as prolonging their lifespans.

Inspired by Nature, the PiMag Waterfall® mimics the natural filtration processes found in waterfalls as they flow over streams and rocks. The PiMag Waterfall® filtration units perform effectively and have unusually long lifespans—which decreases your carbon footprint. However, to maintain their potential longevity, the filter replacements should be regularly changed according to specific schedules. We recommend replacing the filter for the PiMag Waterfall® about every 3 – 6 months or 900 liters/238 gallons, whichever comes first.

The mineral stones with copper ions are important components of the PiMag Waterfall®. They not only help produce balanced PiMag® water that is alkaline rather than acidic, they are also designed to help reduce unwanted microorganisms through the use of ionic copper particles. We recommend replacing mineral stones annually.

While most chlorine-reduction systems in shower filters merely trap chlorine or add other chemicals to counteract it, the PiMag MicroJet® uses a reduction/oxidation process to neutralize chlorine ions. The MicroJet injects air into the shower stream to increase the electronegative potential of the water for more effective filtration. Micro-bubbles are released through the nozzle to provide an exceptional cleansing action. We recommend replacing the hand-held shower filter every 3 months or 22,700 liters/6,600 gallons, whichever comes first. If you’re using a PiMag® MicroJet® wall mount showerhead, we recommend replacing the Filter Housing with Chrome Finish every 6 months or 45,400 liters/12,000 gallons, whichever comes first.

The KenkoAir Purifier® uses negative ion technology that replicates the fresh air quality found in natural surroundings such as forests and lakes. Like the PiMag Waterfall, the KenkoAir Purifier® is inspired by nature. To help maintain cleaner indoor air, the KenkoAir Purifier® exceeds the measured efficiency of capturing up to 99.95% of 0.3 microparticles in the air. There is a built-in filter life indicator which flashes when a change is needed. We also recommend changing the air filter every 6 months and cleaning the reusable prefilter on the same schedule.

Clean air and quality water are important for everyday wellness—all components of empowered living. You can help ensure consistent filtration of contaminants by adhering to a replacement schedule.

Imagine Breathing in Refreshing Forest Air

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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, its literal translation is “forest bathing.” Though any kind of nature can enhance our health and happiness, there’s something special about being in a forest.

The Japanese Society of Forest Medicine, headed by Dr. Qing Li, promotes research on the therapeutic effects of forests on human health and educates people on the practice of forest bathing, which involves slowly walking through a forest, taking in the atmosphere through all your senses and enjoying the benefits.1 In 1982, Japan launched a national program to encourage forest bathing and by 2004, a formal study of the link between forests and human health had begun in Iiyama, a place known for its lush, green forests. Now, more than 2.5 million people walk those forest trails as a way to ease stress and enhance health.2

After years of study, Dr. Qing Li has found that spending time in a forest can help reduce stress, anxiety, depression and anger! The result is a boost to the immune system, improved cardiovascular and metabolic health and an increase in the feeling of overall well-being.3

In the western world, exercise is the primary solution for promoting cardiovascular, metabolic and mental health. When you are walking through a forest and inhaling that natural air, you’re not only getting moderate exercise but also hanging out with trees, which turns out to be an important part of preventive health. Dr. Qing Li discovered this when he was a stressed-out student and went on a week of forest camping. He returned feeling restored both physically and mentally, so much so that it inspired him to research forests and their benefits on human well-being.

Those of us who don’t have easy access to a forest and forest bathing, can have the next best thing. Since indoor air quality is often worse than outdoor air, how soothing would it be to have forest-like air in doors? How much would we benefit from breathing natural forest-like air in our own homes?

Say hello to the KenkoAir Purifier®. Its middle name is HEPA 13 and it can filter air particles so small that they’re not visible to the naked eye. Due to negative-ion technology, you receive filtered air that simulates what’s found in nature—nature as in forests and lakes. In other words, you’re getting as close to forest bathing as you can without actually hanging out with the trees.

In keeping with the Nikken pledge to be in harmony with nature, the KenkoAir Purifier operates ozone-free so it’s non-toxic. It has a reusable pre-filter which can be washed and the other filters can be replaced easily every six months. You breathe cleaner air and decrease your carbon footprint at the same time—a win-win situation you can enjoy year-round, as long as you remember to replace the filters on time. If you live somewhere that has especially dense air quality, replace the filters more often. Every time you see the red light is on, you’ll know your KenkoAir Purifier is cranking so your air gets cleaner.

Lately, even the CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) is recommending the use of a HEPA air filter in homes. Don’t wait for visible signs of bad air to show up in your home. Mold, mildew, musty odors, dust and dander can all be addressed with good filtration. You don’t have to wait long to feel and smell the benefits from the KenkoAir Purifier.

From now through September 15, take advantage of our state-of-the-art filtration systems: all filters are 20% off. These are Active Wellness filters for the KenkoAir Purifier®, PiMag Waterfall®, PiMag® Sport Bottle and PiMag MicroJet® Showers (both hand held and wall mount models) and PiMag® mineral stones.

1, 2, 3 https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_forest_bathing_is_good_for_your_health