Archive for category: Particulates

Asthma Awareness Month: Avoiding Triggers

Asthma Awareness Month: Avoiding Triggers

Asthma Awareness Month: Avoiding Triggers Did you know that Asthma affects 3 Million people in Canada, of that, 600,000 are Children? When we hear the word “Asthma” we often think about “the kid” in school that wasn’t allowed to participate in Phys. Ed. The inhalers, the wheezing, and the restrictions […]

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How Air Pollution Affects your Skin

How Air Pollution Affects your Skin

How Air Pollution Affects Your Skin…and tips to help your recover!  It’s no secret that air pollution is not only detrimental to our environment, but also to our bodies. However, did you know that it can also play a major role with the overall health of your skin? If you’re […]

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Is it a Cold or Allergies…or A Toxic Home?

Is it a Cold or Allergies…or A Toxic Home?

Is it a Cold or Allergies… or A Toxic Home? It seems as the seasons change I am always hearing of friends coming down with the never ending cold. People are plagued with a runny nose, itchy throat and watery eyes for a couple of months through the fall. But, is […]

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Tips for Surviving Fall Allergies

Tips for Surviving Fall Allergies

Tips for Surviving Fall Allergies The leaves begin to change colour, the smell of pumpkin spice and crisp autumn air surrounds you, and your ideal outfit of choice is a sweater and jeans. Many of us look forward to the cooler temperatures and relief from humidity and the fall season is […]

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Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollutants

Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollutants

Health Effects of Indoor Air Pollutants Indoor air contaminants within our homes and workplaces have the ability to produce a wide variety of mild to severe health related issues.  Learning more about the health effects of indoor air pollutants can help us mitigate our risks and breathe safe.  Here are […]

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