6 Simple Practices For Cleaner Air

Did you know that we take 23,040 breaths a day? Unfortunately, in today’s world, each breath that enters our body carries not just life-giving oxygen but also a variety of pollutants that plague the air inside and outside our homes. From cigarette smoke to particulate matter to vehicular emissions to paint fumes, there are several things that contaminate the air around us. Breathing in air that is laden with these harmful substances can be detrimental to the health of our respiratory system and can pave the path for conditions like Chronic Bronchitis and Lung Cancer. 

It is, therefore, imperative for each one of us to step up and commit to cleaner air. By making small changes in the way we live, it is possible to create a cleaner environment and sidestep diseases that arise from breathing impure air. Here are some activities to consider: 

• Carpool or walk instead of taking your car as often as possible. Opting to do this even twice a week can lower your carbon footprint by reducing harmful emissions by 1600 pounds annually.
• Choose manual equipment for gardening. Lawnmowers or leafblowers that use gasoline or diesel cause air pollution that can be avoided by using manually operated tools.
• Get a pollution-busting plant for your home. Certain houseplants like the money plant, areca palm, and the bamboo palm can act as natural air purifiers to get rid of pollutants that spoil the air quality
• Clean the filters of your air conditioners regularly to remove mold, dust, pollen, and other allergens that get trapped within.
• Aerate your new furniture by leaving it in the garage for a few days after purchase or by opening the windows of the room where it is placed. The glue, paint, and varnish used on a new piece of furniture will, for a few days, emit chemicals that pollute the air inside the house. To ameliorate the effect of these emissions, it is necessary to air-out the furniture.
• Improve fuel efficiency by ensuring that your tires are inflated properly. When car tires are not inflated enough your car burns more fuel than usual causing more pollution. Boost your car’s mileage while protecting the environment by checking your tires regularly.

For men over the age of 50, it is recommended to get regular screenings done for prostate cancer. These screenings include a blood test to check for PSA levels and a digital rectal exam to look for any abnormal growths. At the same time make sure that you speak to your physician before deciding to get screened so that you have a clear idea of the pros and cons of the various screening methods. 

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