Today we are going to re-visit what we talked about in Episode 2: Our Inner World in which I shared “Research shows that we spend around 93% of our time indoors.” In other words, we spend a majority of our lives indoors, but we don’t usually think about the effects that can have on our health. If our indoor surroundings are not healthy, fresh, and vibrant, our inner world will not be able to thrive. Something that has a huge effect on our indoor environment is known as indoor air quality. Indoor air pollution can come from anything like chemicals and gases, to mold and smoke that enter our home, office, or car. But one of the most common sources of indoor air pollution that most people don’t think about is air fresheners and cleaning supplies. We mostly use air fresheners in our homes and cars to make them smell better or to create a better experience, whether it’s in the form of plug-in air fresheners or sprays. Uber and Lyft drivers almost always use air fresheners in their cars, hoping to improve their customer experience. However what people don’t know is that air fresheners are a major contributor to indoor air pollution. They have chemicals in them that can lead to immediate effects like irritation of the eyes, nose, throat and other side effect like: headaches, dizziness, and fatigue. When we experience these symptoms on a daily basis, it makes it much harder for us to focus on what’s important to us and what we need to accomplish. Being aware of the risks of indoor air pollution and pollution caused by air fresheners is very important. We are so used to being around polluted and impure air that we may not realize the effect it is having on our inner world and our health. Physical, mental, and emotional health are the foundation for a healthy and abundant inner world. When our health is out of line, we are not able to create our best work. Those of us who spend most of our time indoors and wonder why we have respiratory irritation or other symptoms may not understand where the symptoms are coming from. In many cases, eliminating products like air fresheners may help alleviate these symptoms and help us become healthier and happier. The first step to creating a healthy space is mindfully selecting what we put into it. This means using natural essential oils to freshen our indoor environments rather than using air fresheners that are full of harsh chemicals. To further purify our space, we can use certified air cleaners and purifiers to filter out the dust, dirt, and allergens that are floating around in the air we breathe. I’ve added links in the description for a natural air freshener and air purifiers that I highly recommend, as well as a list of CA certified indoor air cleaners for your reference. Air freshener: https://amzn.to/2HoPDDR Small air purifier: https://amzn.to/2J4pIhU Large air purifier: https://amzn.to/2EUjWgp CA Certified Indoor Air Cleaners https://www.arb.ca.gov/research/indoor/aircleaners/certified.htm BBC Article: http://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-35281338 I want to challenge you to let go of the items in your indoor space that are polluting your air. That includes air fresheners, artificially scented candles, harsh cleaning supplies. Replace them with the healthier, more natural alternatives mentioned in this episode. You will start to notice that you feel more refreshed in your space. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to my channel on iTunes so you never miss an episode again. itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/inner…d1360474139?mt=2
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