Would You Rather Breathe Fresh Air or Clean Air?

I’ll bet most people would say Clean Air!  But, not so fast!

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the average American spends 93% of their life indoors.

Clean air is great, but fresh air is truly another story….Fresh air cleans our lungs. We may cough as our lungs are getting rid of the impurities that we breathe daily.  But when we’re breathing fresh air we begin to breathe deeper and deeper which brings more oxygen to our cells.  The increased oxygen brings with it increased energy to do the things we need to do.  More oxygen brings greater clarity to the brain, which needs twenty percent of our body’s oxygen to function.  We can think better than we could before.

More fresh air in, helps improve our breathing technique. Better technique increases stamina. More oxygen to the muscles reduces that lactic acid build-up in the muscles which leads to cramping. Fresh air produces a healthy mind, clean lungs, and a calmer constitution when we actively use it.

Fresh Air has been described as a "wonder drug" that saves lives, treats dozens of diseases and has no harmful side-effects.    In 1840, surgeon George Bodington noted that those who worked in the open air—farmers, plowmen, shepherds—were generally free of TB, while those who spent much of their time indoors seemed more susceptible to it.  Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) became famous for her innovations in nursing while caring for British soldiers injured during the Crimean War. She asked: “Do you ever go into the bed-rooms of any persons . . . at night, or before the windows are opened in the morning, and ever find the air anything but unwholesomely close and foul?” She recommended that the air in a patient’s room be kept as fresh as the outside air, but without chilling the patient. She added: “It is the unqualified result of all my experience with the sick, that second only to their need of fresh air is their need of light.

Science has progressed since the 1800’s, yet modern studies have reached similar conclusions. For instance, a 2011 study in China found that crowded college dormitories with a low rate of ventilation are “associated with more respiratory infections.”  The World Health Organization (WHO) recognizes that natural ventilation, which includes fresh air flowing through a building, is important for infection control.

 

The most urgent of our natural needs

Without air, man dies. Air is the most vital element for man and animals. One may live for weeks without food, or for days without water, but deprived of air he will perish within minutes.

Millions of people suffer from a wide variety of ailments that are partly caused by an insufficient supply of oxygen. The problem is that most people do not breathe correctly, and this continually weakens their health, their happiness, and their hold on life itself. One of the finest statements written on the importance of air are these words penned by an outstanding health educator:

"In order to have good blood, we must breathe well. Full, deep inspirations of fresh air, which fill the lungs with oxygen, purify the blood. They impart to it a bright color and send it—a life-giving current—to every part of the body.

"Air is the free blessing of Heaven, calculated to electrify the whole system. Without it the system will be filled with disease, and become dormant, languid, feeble."--1 Testimonies, p. 701.

The life-giving air around us is a most precious blessing from Heaven. On the last day of Creation Week, God created man. Having formed him from the dust of the ground, Adam lay before his Maker inert and lifeless—until he was vitalized by the breath of life. And moment by moment, you and I must have fresh air also.

"Fresh air will prove far more beneficial to sick persons than medicine, and is far more essential to them than their food . . Thousands have died for want of pure water and fresh air, who might have lived."--Counsels on Health, p. 55.

H.E. Kirschner, M.D., said this:

"I am also in full agreement with Dr. Philip Welsh, who declares: `Any form of treatment—any program of health which does not give full and due consideration to the first essential of life—fresh air—will absolutely fail to get the best results—yes, this one question of supplying the body with fresh air is important enough to determine the difference between health and sickness—between life and death!'

Here is a list of important health benefits of fresh air:

• Fresh air is good for digestion.
• Improves your blood pressure and heart rate.
• It makes you happier.
• Strengthens your immune system.
• Fresh air cleans your lungs.
• You will have more energy and sharper mind.

6 important health benefits of fresh air

Fresh air is good for digestion

Fresh air helps you to digest food more effectively. That is why it’s great to take a small walk outside after you eat. From all the health benefits of fresh air, this one is really important if you are trying to lose weight.

Improves your blood pressure and heart rate

If you have a problem with blood pressure, you should avoid polluted environments and try to stay in surroundings that have a good supply of fresh air. Dirty environment forces the body to work harder, to get the amount of oxygen it needs.

Fresh air makes you happier

The amount of serotonin is affected by the amount of oxygen you inhale. Serotonin can significantly lighten your mood and promote a sense of happiness and well-being. Fresh air will leave you feeling more refreshed and relaxed.

Strengthens your immune system

White blood cells kill and fight bacteria and germs. They need enough oxygen to work and function properly.

Fresh air cleans your lungs

Fresh air helps the airways of your lungs to dilate more fully and improves the cleansing action of your lungs. When you exhale and breathe out through your lungs, you release airborne toxins from your body.

You will have more energy and sharper mind

Fresh air helps you to think better and increases your energy level. Your brain needs twenty percent of your body’s oxygen. More oxygen brings greater clarity to the brain, improves your concentration, helps you to think more clearly and has a positive effect on your energy level.

So the question is this:  Since by all accounts, we spend more than 90% of our time indoors, how do we get the fresh air we need?

One very good way is to bring Fresh Air inside!  How do we do that and keep our homes warm in winter and cool in summer?  The answer is with AirRestore!

AirRestore is an Air Naturalizer.  This small, 4½” tall device energizes and naturalizes indoor air.  This device uses ionization, UV light and electricity to give air the energy and purity that nature does using the sun, wind and moisture. 

Outside air is not totally clean of impurities. But it is healthy because it has ENERGY!  AirRestore takes the surrounding air, energizes it in the same way Mother Nature does and emits it into our indoor environment.  It does NOT rely on filters to attempt to take things out of the air.  Filters do NOT work.  First, they are not capable of removing the ultrafine particles that are the most harmful from the air.  Second, they become clogged with the large particles and simply block the passage of air through the filter, preventing them from removing anything.  Also, what they can filter when new, they are only able to filter the air passing through the filter to begin with and consequently can only deal with small areas, usually around 300 square feet.

AirRestore is an ACTIVE system which sends “scrubber” ions out to cause particles to clump together and fall out of the air.  In addition, to removing odors and particulates from the air, it actually kills germs on surfaces such as counter tops, door knobs, etc.  Each small unit effects up to 800 square feet.  A Whole Home System consists of four (4) small units which together will energize and naturalize the air in a 3200 square foot home or office.

To learn more about AirRestore, please visit  http://www.greenhealthtechnologies.com/product/%E2%80%A2airrestore-air-naturalizer-whole-home-system/

AirRestore is available in a variety of configurations.  To see these options and other healthy green products please visit the Green Health Technologies page at  http://www.greenhealthtechnologies.com/products/

Is Your Home a Healthy Home?

I am relatively certain that you feel it is.   For the most part, you are probably right!

Most families live in a home that they keep clean of dirt, and the obvious things that cause germs and an unhealthy environment.

However, there are a lot of things that can decrease the overall healthfulness of your living environment and the overall health of you and your family.

For example, what about the air you are breathing, or the water you are drinking, or even the food you are eating?  Is the air free of allergens, smoke, pet dander, mold spores and GERMS?  Is the water you are drinking free of fluoride and other harmful chemicals, is it acidic?  For that matter, are you and your family drinking ENOUGH water?  Are you drinking water from plastic bottles that leach chemicals into the water?  Is the food you are eating healthy or not so much?  Is it free of chemical herbicides and pesticides?

This article will deal primarily with water and air, and touch on how the right water can help you with food preparation to keep it safe.

First, let’s talk about the air you and your family are breathing every day.  Did you know that the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) says that indoor air can be 2-10 times more polluted than outdoor air?  They say that in the worst conditions, it can be 100 times more polluted!

What causes this pollution?  Well, there is a variety of pollens, smoke, mold spores, pet dander, human skin flakes, dust mites, dust particles, chemicals from household cleaners, chemicals from laundry detergents, air fresheners, chemicals from carpet and furniture fabrics, and from cabinetry (glues, stains, formaldehyde etc.), mold spores from the bathroom, laundry room and ventilation ducts, and a whole lot more.  In addition to that, there are germs, bacteria and viruses that blow in through open windows and doors, or get brought in by you and your family.  Now that school is starting again, the kids are bringing home who knows what from the school rooms, playgrounds and other kids. 

In addition to pollutants, there are various smells and odors from laundry, pets, people, cooking, and a variety of other causes.  Many people use chemical or heat activated air fresheners to remove these odors.  Do you want to know a secret?  These so called “air fresheners” don’t remove odors.   They just cover them up with a more pleasant smelling odor…. And, some not so good for you chemicals!

So what is the answer?  Get a good quality Active Air Naturalizer.  What is the difference between an active air naturalizer and an air filter?  Well, an air filter is a device using a combination of fans and filters (sometimes even HEPA filters) to take large particles out of some of the air that you are breathing.  What do I mean by that?  Well, filters rely on sucking air in to the unit and through a filter and blowing it out into the air pool that you are breathing.  “What’s wrong with that?” you ask.  Lots of things!

Air Filter Issues

First, most air filters only remove particles larger than 3 microns from the air.  Even good HEPA filters only remove particles larger than 0.3 microns in diameter.   Nearly all (nearly 98%) of all particles are less than 0.3 microns in diameter.  The most harmful are in the 0.1 to 0.25 micron range.

Second, only the air that is pulled into the unit and passed through the filter has these large particles removed.  That is only the air that the intake side of the fan can pull in and anything that blocks that airflow reduces that.

Third, only the air that is blown out of the front of the filter unit has particles removed.  That is why most filters have an effective range of between 150 to 300 square feet, or a small room.  Therefore you need multiple units in your home. 

Fourth, COST!  These units use filters which must be replaced  often.  A dirty filter puts more polluted air into your breathing space.  Some filters can be cleaned a few times but must eventually be replaced.  HEPA filters MUST be replaced, they cannot be cleaned,  and they are expensive.

Finally, and most importantly, Air Filters are PASSIVE UNITS!  That means they rely on simply treating the air that passes through the filter.  It doesn’t treat the air in the whole room.

Active Air Naturalizers

An active air Naturalizer works entirely different.  They use a plasma engine, ionization, and other technologies to actually energize all the air in the room.  It actively sends these “scrubbers” out into the air to attack the pollutants and particles in the airstream and take them out of the air.  It removes particles as small as 0.1 microns  from your breathing space.  There are even a few units of this type that will KILL GERMS ON SURFACES!  These units will kill germs and bacteria and viruses including MRSA, e-coli, strep, influenza and a host of others, on countertops, furniture, door knobs, flush handles, etc.

Because these units don’t require filters, they are inexpensive to use, require very limited cleaning and are effective from 800 to over 3200 square feet, they are, therefore less expensive to own.  Even though the purchase price in few cases may be higher than an air filter. the cost of ownership is far less.

An active air naturalizer are one of the most effective things you can do to have healthy air in your home.

What about Water?

The tap water in nearly every city in the country has a variety of chemicals in it.  Some these chemicals are actually put in by the city to allegedly kill germs and remove other chemicals, and metals.  Fluoride, which is a known harmful chemical is put in virtually all water in the country.  In addition, some jurisdictions add lye in order to reduce corrosion in the water delivery system.  And very many areas have hexavalent chromium in their water.  This is the chemical that the movie was made about.

In addition, there is pollution from pharmaceuticals in a lot of tap water, and many dissolved solids that are not very good for you.

So, what do I do about that?  Most homes would be well served to install a good water purifier. There are whole house systems, Counter top systems, and under counter systems at a variety of affordable prices.  There are even shower head filters to get the chemicals out of your shower water and protect your hair and skin.  Every family should consider water filtration.

Then there is the Type of Water you are drinking.  More and more health professionals and nutrition professionals are recommending that you drink alkaline water.  This water helps maintain the proper pH balance in your body, helps your hydrate more efficiently, and provides beneficial antioxidants which help your body fight disease, reduce the effects of aging, help your skin, and a whole variety of other benefits.  You can acquire alkaline water ionizers for your home in a variety of types and costs. 

Electric ionizers also produce acidic water, which can be used for washing vegetables and meats to kill e-coli and other germs, as a cleaning agent for mirrors and counter tops etc. and eliminate expensive, polluting and dangerous chemical cleaners.  Some even will produce Hypochlorous acid which is used in wound treatment. 

As you can see, there are a lot of things you can do to make your home more healthful.  There is even something you can do with water to make your laundry more healthful.  You can use a device called pureWash which changes the composition of the water going into your washing machine so you wash your clothes in COLD WATER AND USE NO DETERGENT, BLEACH OR SOFTENER.   

This device gets your clothes cleaner, more germ free, more color vibrant and helps them last longer. It has been tested to kill 99.999% of germs, leave clothes fresh smelling and bright.   Because it eliminates detergent, your family won’t be getting rashes or allergies from the chemicals in detergents and You will save money  by reducing hot water consumption, eliminating detergent and bleach costs, as well as saving money on clothing replacement costs.  Your clothing and towels will be softer, brighter and fluffier because they won’t have detergent residue in them.

For information on Active Air Purifiers, Water Purifiers and Ionizers and the pureWash products visit www.greenhealthtechnologies.com

Are you (or your student) prepared for the Start of College This Fall?

My guess is, Probably Not!  With classes starting in just a few weeks, you probably have a lot to do….New clothes, laptops or notebooks, microwave and/or TV for the dorm room or off campus housing, or a host of other things.

One thing that is Universal for college students is that whether in the dorm or sharing off-campus housing is that there are long hours…there is studying, and partying, and going out, and maybe more partying, and Just maybe a bit more studying.

It is important that students need to be in a healthful environment.  Clean, Fresh, Energized air is critically important in being able to concentrate, sleep well AND HAVE GOOD HEALTH!! 

Good air is often hard to find, especially in a dorm room or off campus housing.  There seems to be virtually no time for mundane things like cleaning the living area, removing left over pizza or other food, doing laundry (which may start to smell musty) etc.

Green Health Technologies has the perfect solution for Students:  It is Air Naturalization, specifically, the AirRestore Air Naturalizer.  This little 4½” tall device is a state-of-the-art air Energizer  No, it is not a traditional air purifier.  It is much to advanced to be called an air purifier.  Of course it does purify and deodorize the air, but it does so much more than that.  It naturalizes and energizes the air.  On top of that, it takes germs and particulates like smoke particles out of the air, and best of all…. It kills germs, viruses and bacteria ON SURFACES like countertops, door handles and flush handles.

This small device does all this by using the natural resources found in the air, like moisture, nitrogen and other natural aspects of the air UV light and injecting negative ions and hydroxyl atoms.  It uses the same process the sun uses to naturalize and energize the air. Organic energized air can drastically improve the health of your body, mind and living environment:  It can help improve your mental focus for studying, assists with deeper quality sleep, and is exceptionally effective with odor control!.

What is Air Naturalization? 

The AirRestore Air Naturalizer creates a natural, charged flow that fills the room or vehicle and continually cleans the air. The sun provides the outdoor air with the power and energy it needs to clean itself — a power and energy that indoor air lacks. AirRestore provides indoor air with the charge it needs to virtually eliminate odors, allergens, dust and bacteria.

Outside your windows and doors, the sun and wind are constantly giving air a natural charge, helping it break down odors and allergens. Indoor air is typically cut off from that cycle, so it often becomes stale and full of unwanted odors, allergens and other unwanted particles. However, when you plug in an AirRestore Air Naturalizer, it re-energizes indoor air with that same power Mother Nature uses so it can break down those compounds and help get rid of them.

How does this happen?

The AirRestore Air Naturalizer makes energized versions of the natural elements already found in the air. It puts them to work, causing a series of reactions, just like the ones that happen naturally outdoors. These energized elements are given the power to clean up the air and help get rid of odors, allergens, mold and bacteria.

After the initial clean-up, the Air Naturalizer maintains the energized elements throughout the 800-square-foot space. This means the air is ready to deal with new challenges immediately. That helps maintain a clean, fresh environment in your living space.

The natural, charged flow continuously fills the room, giving the air the energy it needs to clean itself, just like the sun does for outdoor air.  Keeping the flow continuous is how an air naturalizer as small as the AirRestore can be so effective, and all without filters.  And it costs less than a penny a day to operate.

You owe it to yourself (or your student) to get an AirRestore Naturalizer for his or her living quarters.

Visit our website www.greenhealthtechnologies.com  and check out this and other green and healthful technologies for the health of you, your family and our planet. 

 GET YOUR AiRRestore AIR NATURALIZER TODAY!