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Do you know: Does your drinking water contain lead? Whether what your drinking comes from a private well or municipal water system, lead in water could be a problem. Treatment plants do test for the presence of lead, but contamination can occur after the water leaves the facility and travels to your home. Because of the danger and risk you’ll want to periodically test the water that comes out of your tap to determine if it contains lead. If you have a private well, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends testing the water at least annually.  If there is lead in water you drink, you’ll want to find a way to correct the problem in order to reduce exposure. Water filtration systems and bottleless water coolers can be great options for lead-free, safe drinking water at home or in the office. 

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Most of us are aware of the risks of bad choices at the dinner table--too many carbs, too much sugar, too few green vegetables. A lot of us have even gone further, and now we research where our food comes from. We’re paying more attention to the quality of the things fueling our bodies.

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You’re sneezing, coughing, and your nose is running faster than Usain Bolt at the Olympics. “There’s something going around” at the office, and now maybe you’ve caught it too. Sounds like the common cold. The only way to deal with this cold is to fill yourself with relief meds and trudge through work until it passes in a few days. The only problem is, it’s been a few days, and the cold hasn’t passed. Your sneezes are starting to break the sound barrier, and on top of your other symptoms, now you have itchy, watery eyes! Since many of the symptoms are similar, it’s easy to confuse your body’s reaction to airborne allergens as a cold . It’s not, though--It just feels as bad. Knowing what’s going on in your body is the first step to helping yourself feel better. And if you’re treating your body like it has a cold when it’s really fighting allergies, you’re missing out on the relief you need. Differences The primary difference between a cold and allergies is how they start. A cold is caused by a virus, which is harmful and contagious to most people (i.e. “common” cold). Allergies, though, are a specific reaction to substances that are normally harmless to people. A common cold typically lasts 3 - 14 days , but during peak pollen/ragweed seasons, allergy symptoms can last up to 6 weeks . Your body can fight off a cold with rest, fluids, and healthy nutrition. Allergic reactions last as long as the allergens are present, though, meaning weeks of sneezing in springtime. Causes & Symptoms Airborne allergens include: Pollen House dust mites Mold spores In some people, airborne allergens can cause many of the same symptoms as the Coughing Sneezing A sore throat A runny/stuffy nose Fatigue Unlike a cold, a normal symptom of allergies is also itchy, watery eyes. Treatment & Prevention The best prevention for a cold is normal hand washing and avoiding people who already have colds, but the only way to prevent allergies is to avoid allergens --which can be tough when allergens are in the air you breathe! People generally treat allergy symptoms like they do cold symptoms: with antihistamines and decongestants. These can go a long way to lessening the pains of allergy season. However, the medicines don’t remove the allergens, so another step towards easy breathing is using an Allergy season can be a miserable time, making you feel sick during some of the most beautiful moments of the year. With a little information and the right preventative measures, you can start to enjoy these seasons instead of dreading them.

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Effective & natural ways to keep your indoor air safe and clean According to the Harvard School of Public health, air pollution is the cause of over 3.3 million deaths around the world every year. While many people acknowledge the dangers posed by unclean outdoors, they forget that indoor air quality also matters. In fact, researchers have indicated that the quality of air inside homes is an important health consideration due to small spaces with appliances and chemicals churning out pollutants all day. The good news is that there are natural ways you can adopt to clean the air in there. Below is a look at some:

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Give your indoor air quality a boost with these 5 proven tips Every year when winter starts, it brings with it a number of discomforts and health issues. The first few weeks of winter seem to bring sneezing, runny noses, congestion, coughing and body aches. Everyone around you, including yourself, becomes affected - and it becomes even worse when the air indoors is not clean.

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Six Plants that Help You Breathe Easier Indoor air pollution. It’s the elephant in the room. But unlike its cousin, outdoor air pollution, people don’t address the effects of indoor pollution as much—and the steps to reduce it. With the help of mother nature, we will list six air filtering plants that combat air pollution, as well as non-plant alternatives for people who prefer to tend to their gardening outside.

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Don't put your health or your family's health at risk! All of the advertisements strive to make us feel that we do not have a really nice home unless "air fresheners" are supplied in all bathrooms, kitchens, and around the house generally to assure that we and our visitors are persuaded that ours is not just a clean home, but one with requisite elegant touches. There are two kinds - the spray type, with their un-recyclable aerosol cans or plastic packages, adding to unnecessary solid waste, and the wick type, that send out their fumes continuously.

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It’s all too easy to believe that poor air quality only happens outdoors. We see images of factories spewing their toxins into the air, crowded highways loaded with exhaust fumes, and cities where the air quality is so low, people feel they need to wear masks. However, air pollution doesn’t only happen outside. The air quality inside your home or business is prone to it, as well. Stale air, cooking fumes, cleaning products, and mold can all negatively impact the air quality indoors. Here are some things you can do about it.

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Did you know that mold can be a problem in your home, and you may not even know? If left unchecked, mold can wreak havoc not only on your home, but on your health as well. By the time mold becomes visible, it means the spores have already been in the air in your home for a long time. Why Mold and Fungus Are Bad Mold and fungus in your home can cause a variety of health problems. According to recent reports, fungi such as aspergillus can be deadly. Also, if you’re experiencing symptoms such as coughing, sore throats, sinus congestion, and eye irritation it could be a reaction to the mold in your environment.

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As soon as cold weather sets in, it happens. Stuffy heads, fevers, coughing … ugh! Fall and winter are officially cold and flu season because it is this time of year when the vast majority of people end up sick.

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