Welcome to Day 16!
Today we will discuss the importance of air quality.   
Indoor air quality:
Indoor air is often more toxic than outdoor air.  It can contain many small particles that can cause inflammation in the body - from mold, to bacteria, dust mites and toxin.  
We also spend 90% of time indoors.  
Take time to access the indoor environments you spend the most time in - and access ways to improve it.  

Mold/Bacteria due to WDB’s (water damaged buildings):
50% of buildings have water damage and may have mold and bacteria that can affect our health.  For some - this can create allergy type reactions.  For others - there may be chronic inflammation turned on from mold creating a cascade of symptoms and illness (25% of people have these genetics).  This can cause significant illness.

Basic things to consider for WDB’s and mold:
  1.  Keep humidity under 50% (check different rooms, use dehumidifiers and fans)
  2. Use hydrometers to measure humidity in at risk areas:  basements, laundry rooms, bathrooms
  3. Keep adequate air movement (try not to have closets on outside walls packed without air movement).
  4. If there is a musty smell - there is active moisture and mold/bacteria.  It should be investigated.  

Other things to check:
  • Venting for gas stoves
  • Venting for showers, laundry areas and anything with moisture
  • Carbon monoxide
  • Radon
  • CPAP tubing and supplies
  • Ducts and air conditioner

Other things to do:
Clean, dust and vacuum weekly.  Wash bedding on hot weekly

Consider air purifiers - sometimes multiple ones for the most used rooms
https://foustco.com/all-products/air-purifiers/air-purifier-units/
https://www.iqair.com/us/
www.austinair.com
https://airdoctorpro.com/ - often coupons on Dr. Hyman

VOCs:
https://www.airthings.com/what-is-voc
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