As the seasons change, we begin to think of ways we can keep both our bodies and minds healthy. We change up our diet, perhaps adding in more greens through smoothies or juices. We add exercise into our already jam-packed routines, trying to build muscle and feel stronger. We learn to meditate or spend time in the sun in order to feel more calm and peaceful.
All of these are amazing things to do and productive ways to spend our time. After all, the best way to spend our time is by doing things that will improve our health and well-being. By taking care of yourself first, you’ll be able to give to others around you instead of being so empty you have nothing to give.
An Often Overlooked Piece of the Healthy Living Puzzle
Despite how amazing eating well, exercising, and practicing mindfulness are for the body, these practices aren’t the be-all, end-all. There are other things that need to be done, in order to reap the full benefits of these things. These are often under-appreciated practices, ones that are ignored until it’s impossible to do so.
Take the air quality of your home, for example. One of the reasons it feels so good to sit outside in the sunshine, drawing in long, slow breaths of cool spring air, is because of the air quality. Especially true if you live in a more rural area, or even out in the country, the air quality outside is often of better quality than that which is in your home.
Between dirt, debris, dust, allergens, and even mold, there are hazards lurking in your home, slowly attacking your health. By taking steps to improve the air quality of your home, you can feel better and breathe easier.
Improving Indoor Air Quality
There are ways you can make the air quality in your home as good, if not better, than the air outside. Follow these guidelines and easily improve your health and well-being.
- If it’s winter and you’re running the furnace, make sure to regularly change the filter. This will help pull toxins from the air and keep everything running smoothly. Plus, it will keep utility bills low.
- Keep your home as clean as you possibly can. By cutting down on dust in the home, there won’t be as many places for allergens to hide. Regularly wash your bedding, a common place for dust mites to grow and thrive. Open windows every now and then to air the place out.
- Keep up after your pets. Dander can cause allergies and other problems, so pick up after your furry friends. Regularly vacuum, clean out their food and water bowls and wash your hands after spending time with them.
- Keep humidity levels in check by running the air conditioning on the Gold Coast. By keeping humidity levels appropriate, mold, mildew, and other air pollutants won’t be able to grow.
That’s it! When you put a little thought into it, maintaining great indoor air quality isn’t all that tricky.
