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		<title>Figuring Out The Trigger Of Your Allergy Signs And Symptoms</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 19:34:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Wallace Brigs</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nearly 40 percent of the human population will endure from allergies at some point in their lives. Itchy eyes, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing are among the most typical allergy signs and symptoms and they can make any person feel tired and weak. Many people frequently wonder if they are able to avoid allergic reactions by doing points differently in their day-to-day routines. The answer is yes.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nearly 40 percent from the human population will suffer from allergic reactions at some point in their lives. Itchy eyes, stuffy nose, coughing and sneezing are among the most common allergy symptoms and they are able to make any individual feel tired and weak. Many people frequently wonder if they can prevent allergies by doing points differently in their day-to-day routines. The answer is yes.</p>
<p>However, before you change your schedule to prevent allergies you may wish to find out the trigger of your allergy. It is a great idea to figure out if it is worth the hassle. The following is a list of things which might bring about the allergies in your program to act up:</p>
<p>Pollen, mold and dust mites are big contributors. These substances are well-known for causing allergic reactions. Different factors figure out the levels of these substances on a regular basis. If pollen levels are high, you will be more likely to suffer from allergic reactions. The greatest method to avoid these substances is to stay indoors and to dust and clean frequently. If you go outside, make sure you shower or bathe as soon as you return house. This will wash off any unwanted substances like pollen or dust which might be on your clothing or your body.</p>
<p>Genetics can also play a role. Regardless of how a lot you are exposed to pollen or other allergy-triggering substances, you might suffer from allergic reactions purely because of genetics. If two people are in the precise exact same conditions at the precise exact same time, one person may suffer more than the other simply because it&#8217;s in their blood. You can thank your parents for that and there is nothing you are able to do to prevent this from happening.</p>
<p>The effects of a low immune program can come into play too. If your immune program is too weak to fight off the allergies, you&#8217;ll end up suffering for a great part from the year. Your immune system might be weak for a couple of factors. First, should you don&#8217;t get enough vitamins and minerals your immune system will lose its strength and will become ineffective in fighting allergies and other forms of viruses or infections. Also, your immune program may be low because of mental tension. Mental stress can make you physically weak and trigger your body to shut-down. When this happens, your immune system shuts down too. To strengthen your immune program make sure you get lots of vitamins, eat a healthy diet and avoid tension as much as possible.</p>
<p>Many studies have been done and there is no single thing which has been proven to cause allergic reactions. Allergies can be caused by one of the reasons listed above or possibly a combination of many various factors. Nevertheless, it&#8217;s important to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Exercising, sleeping and eating healthy will all play an essential role in avoiding allergy symptoms.</p>
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		<title>Want To Remedy Asthma Attacks &#8211; Decrease Waistline</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kirsten Whittaker</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you're wondering how to cure asthma attacks, and you're carrying excess body fat around your stomach, a new research finds that both of the ailments may well be connected.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you&#8217;re wondering how to heal asthma, and you&#8217;re carrying added body fat on your tummy, a new research shows that each of the conditions may be related.</p>
<p>Being fat is a known chance for suffering from asthma attacks, specially in ladies, but no one had investigated the impact of weight around the middle and bronchial asthma.</p>
<p>Based on info out of the California Teachers Study that had above 88,000 females, the team found the very same association involving fatness and increased incidence of bronchial asthma that&#8217;s been found in previous research.</p>
<p>The surprise came in the association among higher incidence of asthma attack and a more substantial waist circumference &#8211; more than 88 centimeters in the ladies, even if they were typical bodyweight.</p>
<p>Women with a waist measurement of thirty five inches or greater, even if their BMI was under 25 (the beginning of the overweight category) had been a third a lot more likely to have asthma. This suggests that extra fat in this spot may well contribute to asthma independently of whether you&#8217;re considered overweight or not.</p>
<p>Research workers struggle to explain why this relationship exists, but there are a number of theories. Added weight in the belly might be involved in restricting and inflaming airways.</p>
<p>Internal fat is also recognized to give off inflammatory molecules on a typical basis. It might be that fat in this area gives the lungs much less room, extending pressure on the diaphragm. There was a examination earlier this year that observed individuals with greater stomachs had inferior lung function than individuals with smaller waistlines.</p>
<p>Weight in the stomach spot, recognized medically as visceral body fat, has been found to be much more biologically active and associated to heart illness and diabetes, as well as high blood pressure, sleep apnea, some cancers and degenerative illnesses.</p>
<p>Bronchial asthma is a chronic swelling of the airways that brings about swelling, and can leave virtually 15 million US suffers, 5.4 million in the UK and an additional 1 million Canadians gasping to breath.</p>
<p>If bronchial tubes are continually inflamed, they can turn out to be very reactive to allergens in the surroundings. Medical Professionals know each particular person with asthma reacts in different ways to triggers, and will respond in different ways to medications.</p>
<p>Previous scientific tests have detailed the   association in between weight problems and asthma.</p>
<p>The results of such a large research provide a worrying picture about abdominal body fat, the body fat in between the internal organs and torso. Not only does it appear unsightly, but body fat in this area now seems to be some of the most troublesome bodyweight you can carry.</p>
<p>Of course abdominal weight is tougher to get rid of than the subcutaneous body fat (the fat just below the skin) and the intramuscular body fat (observed in muscles). And while there&#8217;s no quick fix to being rid of this excess fat, it can be done.</p>
<p>So, the solution to how to remedy asthma, and how to decrease stomach fat seem to be the identical according to this research. A diet rich in unprocessed, normal foods, with appropriate calorie intake, including an workout routine will do the trick.</p>
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		<title>Basic Air Conditioning Maintenance Advice</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2010 12:56:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[More and more people are discovering the benefits of a home air conditioning system, because prices have dropped in relation to to wages over recent years. However, most people's approach is 'out of sight, out of mind'. That is, until they get home from work on a sweltering hot summer's afternoon and the air con does not work.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>More and more people are discovering the benefits of a home air conditioning system, because prices have dropped in relation to to wages over recent years. However, most people&#8217;s approach is &#8216;out of sight, out of mind&#8217;. That is, until they get home from work on a sweltering hot summer&#8217;s afternoon and the air con does not work.</p>
<p>The most common reason for this is years of no maintenance. The only way that you will get the most from air conditioning units, as with any mechanism, is to maintain it according to the manufacturer&#8217;s recommended schedule and get it checked over by a professional every two or three years, whatever the instruction booklet says. You cannot completely eliminate the professional check up, but you can carry out the basic maintenance yourself, which will save you at least two years of fees.</p>
<p>Here then are my most indispensable basic air conditioning maintenance tips.</p>
<p>If you have a central air conditioner, clean or change the air filter approximately once a month during the hot weather period. This will help prolong the life of your air conditioning apparatus, increase its level of efficiency (thereby reducing running costs) and enhance the quality of the air in your house.</p>
<p>The two standard kinds of air filters are the washable steel mesh form and the woven fibre glass type which is not reusable. These filters slide into the ductwork or blower compartment. You can further improve the performance of your central air conditioner by clearing all the grass, bushes, flowers and picking up the debris from around the outside compressor box.</p>
<p>Furthermore, if the outdoor apparatus is ever in full sunlight when it is in use, put up a small structure like a simple lean-to over it to keep it in the shade. Then it will not have to work so hard. It will also keep the snow and rain out of it during the winter. Get both the internal and external units looked at by an expert every two years.</p>
<p>Other basic air conditioning maintenance tips are to take the &#8216;top&#8217; off your blower unit before the start of the summer and grant it some attention. Gently scrape the build-up of dust and grease on the blades of the fan, Then lightly oil the fan&#8217;s shaft and bearings so that it will turn more freely. If your fan or blower is belt driven, check the fan belt for wear, tension and alignment. Rectify as you would for a car.</p>
<p>The motors on most modern blower units are completely sealed and self-lubricating, but the older ones have an oil reservoir which needs to be topped up every year. Check that, clean the sump, if you have one and fill up with fresh oil.</p>
<p>You can also scrub the coil, which is a loop of metal tubing. Vacuum it and then lightly clean it with a tooth brush and something like methylated spirits in order to degrease it. Mop up any spillage. All of these jobs can be applied to the outside unit too, because it too has a fan and a coil. Clean any cobwebs from the case&#8217;s vents too.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on many topics, but is currently involved with <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org/central-air-conditioning-systems.html">central air conditioning systems</a>. If you are interested in <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org">Home Air Conditioning Systems</a>, please click through to our site.</p>
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		<title>How To Purchase An Air Purifier Off Line</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2010 11:01:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are in the market for an air purifier then it is likely that you are concerned about the quality of air in your home or office. This could be because of tobacco smoke, because you have pets, you suffer from an allergy or because you are anxious about the amount of traffic or industrial pollution in your neighborhood.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are in the market for an air purifier then it is likely that you are worried about the quality of air in your home or office. This could be because of tobacco smoke, because you have pets, you suffer from an allergy or because you are worried about the amount of traffic or industrial pollution in your area.</p>
<p>Many people would choose to research and buy an air purifier on line and since you are reading this, you are most likely one of those people, as am I. However, there are many surfers who cannot shop online for various reasons &#8211; they may not have a credit or debit card or they may not trust sending their credit card data over the Internet. Whatever the reason, some people would rather to do their shopping in the mall.</p>
<p>If you prefer to purchase an air purifier from one of your local retail stores, you will have to look in stores in the categories of department stores, home stores, and home improvement stores. There is quite a bit of overlap in which products these different kinds of stores stock, but they are different categories if you want to look them up in Yellow Pages.</p>
<p>Home stores may be your best bet if you are looking for air purifiers, but do not rule out the others too. You might also think about buying from a catalogue and having it delivered. I personally, like to shop in a hybrid form. I investigate on line and even send for brochures and leaflets so that I can get as much intelligence as I can.</p>
<p>Once I have the promotional material, I come to a decision which three models would be the best for my circumstances and then I go on line again to get prices. I mark the leaflets with the best three prices I can find for each model and write down the URL of the stores selling them on a separate piece of paper. Then I go to the mall and talk knowledgeably with the store assistants and negotiate the price down showing them my leaflets and brochures with the prices on as proof. I never say where those prices came from. That is my secret.</p>
<p>This technique of shopping works well for more highly priced goods such as air purifiers and will ensure that you get a good deal on the air purifier that best suits you, because you will realize, while you are doing your inquiries that not all air purifiers can do the same job or even try to. There are horses for courses even in the field of domestic or office air purifiers.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on many subjects, but is currently involved with <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org/split-air-conditioning-systems.html">split air conditioning systems</a>. If you are interested in <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org">Home Air Conditioning Systems</a>, please click through to our site.</p>
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		<title>Anti-Allergy Air Purifiers</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 17:23:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you one of the growing numer of people who suffer from an allergy? If you are then you have probably already tried different ways to manage your allergy, but have you ever thought of using an anti-allergy air purifier? They are not that expensive, but the real question is, whether anti-allergy air purifiers work or not.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you one of the growing numer of people who suffer from an allergy? If you are then you have probably already tried different ways to manage your allergy, but have you ever thought of using an anti-allergy air purifier? They are not that expensive, but the real question is, whether anti-allergy air purifiers work or not.</p>
<p>However, the answer to this question is not quite so straight forward. In short and in general, yes, anti-allergy air purifiers do work, but there are a few catches. Not all substances that cause allergies are easy to trap and not all anti-allergy air purifiers are as good as each other. Furthermore, it takes different kinds of air purifiers to get rid of different allergens. You are unlikely to find one portable anti-allergy air purifier that will eliminate all allergens.</p>
<p>In short, anti-allergy air purifiers work by drawing in air from its surroundings and blowing it back out through a filter. Two things are important here: the volume of air that the pump can handle in an hour and the quality of the filter.</p>
<p>Therefore, it is essential to buy a model with a high through-put and a high-quality filter and that filter has to be kept in shape by either cleaning or renewing it on a regular basis.</p>
<p>However, not all anti-allergy air purifiers are designed to do the same job. Most anti-allergy air purifiers will trap dust, skin detritus, dust mites and dirt. However, second-hand tobacco smoke is better trapped by liquid anti-allergy air purifiers and bacteria is killed only with a system which passes the air through ultraviolet light. However, this UV light must be at least 24,000 microwatts UVGI, otherwise it is virtually useless.</p>
<p>Airborne mold and mildew can be trapped with anti-allergy air purifiers that produce ozone, although you should really call a contractor in to discover and alleviate the cause of the mold or mildew.</p>
<p>After you have found out what you are allergic to and discovered what type of anti-allergy air purification system will eliminate that allergen, you have to decide whether you want a portable system or a whole house air purification system. Portable units are all right for one room, a caravan or a trailer or even a tent, but once someone opens the door, you lose a lot of the air that you have scrubbed.</p>
<p>If you live in a house or apartment with several rooms, then the best option is one of the many whole house anti-allergy air purifiers. The cheapest way of doing this is to insert an anti-allergy air purifying unit into your existing central heating and or central cooling system.</p>
<p>This cuts costs by making use of your existing ducting and existing blower. This allows more money to be spent on the filtration system and so, for between $300 and $1,000, you could clear your whole house of nearly all the common allergens.</p>
<p>These latter kinds of anti-allergy air purifiers really do work and are the most effective defense against allergies on the market.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the writer of this piece, writes on many topics, but is currently involved with <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org/split-air-conditioning-systems.html">split air conditioning systems</a>. If you are interested in <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org">Home Air Conditioning Systems</a>, please click through to our site.</p>
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		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you have any form of air purification system installed in your house or office, you will need to replace the air filters at some time or another. I am not only talking about dedicated equipment that only purifies the air here, but also air conditioning units such as you would find at home, in the office or even in the car. The theory is the same for all.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have any form of air purification system installed in your house or office, you will need to replace the air filters at some time or another. I am not only talking about dedicated equipment that only purifies the air here, but also air conditioning units such as you would find at home, in the office or even in the car. The theory is the same for all.</p>
<p>So, you may be operating an air purifier without even realizing it, but in that situation, especially if it is an older one, it could be doing you more harm than good. This is because a dirty filter will be blowing uncleaned air into the room at best, but in the worst case scenario, it may even be blowing infected air at you. Modern air filters do not only stop flies or even pollen from getting into the system through the air intake, they go so far as attempting to obstruct common germs too.</p>
<p>So, you have two options. If you have never changed or cleaned your air filter or if you did not even know you had one and the air conditioner or air purifying unit is over a year old, you should do something about it right away. Begin by reading the instruction manual. If you do not have one go on line and look to see if there is any information on your model at the maker&#8217;s website or even just anywhere on the Internet. If on the other hand, you have been cleaning and changing your filter methodically, consider getting a better quality filter next time.</p>
<p>You can go about locating the best brands of air filters for your particular type of unit by writing down any serial numbers and identification numbers and names. The brand and model are very helpful too. You have two options here too. If you like going around the shops, take this information with you and ask about the best filters in several outlets A large DIY or department store could probably assist here. Write every name and fact they give you down on paper and take it home. I prefer to go on the Internet first and take that information around the shops.</p>
<p>Check what they have told you on the Internet. Check it with the maker&#8217;s web site and compare prices. Decide what you want to buy and where from. Get a year&#8217;s supply in one go, it saves a lot of bother. Three or four units should last a year, if they are cleanable.</p>
<p>A high quality air filter will work better than a cheaper one. It will block more pollutants, including smoke and fumes &#8211; even some germs, if it has been impregnated with a germicide. Many come with a long-lasting mild air freshener too, which will save you buying sprays.</p>
<p>Better quality air filters will save you money and bother by lasting longer in good serviceable condition. Cheaper ones may say they last as long, but the germicide and the air freshener may have evaporated within a week or two. Try to get a filter that is cleanable. The best ones can be cleaned two of three times before they have to be changed. If it is three times then it will last four months, meaning that you only need three a year at most.</p>
<p>If you have purchased an unknown make of air conditioner or purifier, there is a good chance that it was still made by one of the big names or it a copy of a famous name, in which case a better filter may still fit into it. In this case, take your old filter to the shop with you to get it compared.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the author of this article, writes on many topics, but is currently involved with <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org/central-air-conditioning-systems.html">central air conditioning systems</a>. If you are interested in <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org">Home Air Conditioning Systems</a>, please click through to our site.</p>
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		<title>The Benefits Of Air Purifiers For Pet Owners</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 May 2010 16:40:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most people in the West have a pet: a cat, a dog, a hamster, a rabbit or a parrot. They are good company and doctors believe that living with a pet lowers stress and stress is the biggest killer in the West. Having a pet helps you live longer. It is a real pity then that some people develop allergies to their pets.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The majority of people in the West have a pet: a cat, a dog, a hamster, a rabbit or a parrot. They are excellent company and doctors believe that living with a pet lowers stress and stress is the biggest killer in the West. Keeping a pet helps you live longer. It is a real shame then that some people develop allergies to their pets.</p>
<p>If you or someone in your immediate family has developed an allergy to a family pet, it can be a complicated problem to solve. Particularly if you have young children. Young children become attached to pets very quickly, so the obvious answer to the problem &#8211; getting rid of it &#8211; is not always an option. If this is your quandary, help is at hand.</p>
<p>You see, the allergens &#8211; the particles that cause allergies &#8211; are almost always airborne. The allergens come from tiny pieces of dry skin, hairs, feathers and dry faeces floating on the air and entering your nose while you are breathing. It is quite logical then that if you can remove these substances from the air that you breathe, you will decrease the severity of or even completely eradicate your allergy.</p>
<p>Therefore, you more severe hygiene routines could reduce your predicament. Wash, comb or brush your pet more frequently and clean out their cages or baskets more regularly. This could work, but it probably will not work completely. This is because these particles are being shed by the second, just as every human being sheds tiny pieces of skin every second too. You have to stop these particles becoming part of your inhalation of breath.</p>
<p>What you really need is an air purifier. Almost all air purifiers will extract pets&#8217; detritus from the air, but be aware that not all air purifiers are the same. Most of the good air purifiers are quite specialist items. Some will eliminate smoke more efficiently, while others will trap airborne mold and mildew more successfully. Therefore, you have to check the capabilities of any air purifier you fancy before you purchase it.</p>
<p>Portable air purifiers can normally only handle a small volume of air at a time, so they will only cleanse a small room. This is all right if you live in a bedsitter, a caravan or a trailer or are camping out in a tent. If, however, you live in a house or apartment, you ought to try to get a whole house air conditioner. As the term says, this will clean all the air in your whole house at the same time, which is far better than cleaning just one room.</p>
<p>The trouble with less powerful, portable air conditioners is that as soon as someone opens the door, you are back to where you started, whereas a whole house air purifier means that you can walk around the house and go about your daily chores as normal.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the writer of this article, writes on many subjects, but is currently involved with <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org/split-air-conditioning-systems.html">split air conditioning systems</a>. If you are interested in <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org">Home Air Conditioning Systems</a>, please click through to our site.</p>
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		<title>Air Filters: My Advice</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Apr 2010 12:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you have any form of air purification system installed in your house or office, you will need to replace the air filters at some time or another. I am not only talking about dedicated equipment that only purifies the air here, but also air conditioning units such as you would find at home, in the office or even in the car. The theory is the same for all.</p>
<p>So, you may be operating an air purifier without even knowing it, but in that situation, particularly if it is an older one, it could be doing you more harm than good. This is because a dirty filter will be blowing unpurified air into the room at best, but in the worst case scenario, it might even be blowing contaminated air at you. Modern air filters do not only stop flies or even pollen from getting into the set-up through the air intake, they go as far as trying to block common germs too.</p>
<p>So, you have two alternatives. If you have never replaced or cleaned your air filter or if you did not even realize you had one and the air conditioner or air purifying apparatus is over a year old, you should do something about it right away. Begin by reading the instruction manual. If you do not have one go on line and look to see if there is any information on your model at the maker&#8217;s website or even just anywhere on the Internet. If on the other hand, you have been cleaning and changing your filter regularly, think about getting a better quality filter next time.</p>
<p>You can go about locating the best brands of air filters for your particular type of unit by writing down any serial numbers and identification numbers and names. The brand and model are very helpful too. You have two choices here too. If you like going around the shops, take this information with you and ask about the best filters in several outlets A large DIY or department store could probably assist here. Write every name and fact they give you down on paper and take it home. I prefer to go on the Internet first and take that information around the shops.</p>
<p>Check everything they have told you on the Internet. Check it with the manufacturer&#8217;s web site and compare prices. Decide what you want to buy and where from. Get a year&#8217;s supply in one go, it saves a lot of bother. Three or four units should last a year, if they are cleanable.</p>
<p>A high quality air filter will work better than a cheaper one. It will block more pollutants, including smoke and fumes &#8211; even some microorganisms, if it has been impregnated with a germicide. Many come with a long-lasting mild air freshener too, which will save you buying sprays.</p>
<p>Better quality air filters will save you money and bother by lasting longer in good serviceable condition. Cheaper ones may say they last as long, but the germicide and the air freshener may have evaporated within a week or two. Try to get a filter that is cleanable. The best ones can be cleaned two of three times before they have to be changed. If it is three times then it will last four months, meaning that you only need three a year at most.</p>
<p>If you have purchased an unknown make of air conditioner or purifier, there is a good chance that it was still made by one of the big names or it a copy of a famous name, in which case a better filter may still fit into it. In this case, take your old filter to the shop with you to get it compared.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on many topics, but is currently involved with <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org/central-air-conditioning-systems.html">central air conditioning systems</a>. If you are interested in <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org">Home Air Conditioning Systems</a>, please click through to our site.</p>
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		<title>Why Ionic Air Purifiers?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Apr 2010 14:39:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>John Daniels</dc:creator>
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Ionic air purifiers seem to be grabbing the attention of a lot of people these days. They are quite a bit different from your usual air purifiers. This new technology also seems to be much more efficient.</p>
<p>Not many people ever stop to actually consider all of the things we are breathing in constantly. Its certainly not something I do on a daily basis. Breathing is such a natural part of living that we never consider all of the health risks floating around in the air we breathe.</p>
<p>I&#8217;m sure you have never taken into consideration all the things in the air in your home or office. We all, almost rightfully, have a mindset that the air in these places is very clean. This isn&#8217;t always the right mindset. There are many different impurities in the air that could cause health risks even in our homes.</p>
<p>Even though we spend a bunch of time cleaning, vacuuming, and dusting our homes there is no way of knowing if the air is actually clean. You can&#8217;t really see the little particles in the air with the naked eye. These particles could include dangerous bacteria and all kinds of other health risks.</p>
<p>Knowing this, you can do a lot of things to make sure none of these things ever effect your family. You can buy an ionic air purifier. This technology cleans the air by creating charged particles (ions) which attach themselves to the dangerous particles we don&#8217;t want to breathe in. The particles then either fall to the ground or are sucked into the machine and attached to a charged plate.</p>
<p>The type of ionic air purifiers that don&#8217;t have plates cause the dangerous particles to fall to the ground. With something like this you will notice you need to dust and maybe vacuum a little bit more often. It is important to remember that you would be otherwise breathing in all of this extra &#8216;dust&#8217;, so the cleaning is worth it.</p>
<p>Constantly breathing in dust particles can have a really negative effect on your body. People seem to completely underestimate this effect. It could cause anything from allergies all the way up to serious asthma. These conditions only get worse over time.</p>
<p>Another great place to use a ionic air purifier is in your office. You can buy one for just your office, or if you are in a large office building you can have everyone pitch in to have one installed. You should remember that these not only clean the air, but they can also get rid of smells, reduce allergies, and even completely eliminate the smoke from cigarettes or candles.</p>
<p>John Daniels has been working in electronics for over 15 years. He spends his free time writing helpful articles online. To view more of his work please consider visiting <a href="http://www.ioniccarairpurifier.com">Ionic Car Air Purifier</a> and <a href="http://www.serratedfoldingknife.com">Serrated Folding Knife</a></p>
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		<title>Air Conditioning Units In Cars</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Apr 2010 17:16:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Owen Jones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sky high petroleum prices, the recession and the threat of unemployment means that most drivers are looking for ways to decrease the amount of fuel they use in their cars. There are various things you can do to lessen your fuel bills that will not include any expensive modifications to your car. In fact, it will not involve any modifications at all.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sky high petroleum prices, the recession and the threat of unemployment means that most drivers are looking for ways to decrease the amount of fuel they use in their cars. There are various things you can do to lessen your fuel bills that will not include any expensive modifications to your car. In fact, it will not involve any modifications at all.</p>
<p>One of the first things to realize is that fuel additives do not work. None of them have been proven to work. On the other hand a well tuned engine will run at its maximum fuel efficiency. This can most easily be incorporated into your car&#8217;s annual service.</p>
<p>Another technique to save fuel is not to accelerate quickly or brake suddenly. Try to drive smoothly and stay under 60 miles per hour. Fifty-six miles per hour is the most economical driving speed for many modern cars.</p>
<p>However, the easiest way of saving money on driving your car, is to turn off the air conditioning system altogether. You have almost certainly already noticed that your car is less responsive when you have the air conditioning on. This is because your car&#8217;s engine is powering the wheels of your car and the air conditioning system. In other words, your car&#8217;s engine is driving two motors at the same time, dividing its resources.</p>
<p>Therefore, you should avoid using your car&#8217;s air conditioning system unless you really have to have it. Opening the roof light is a good substitute, which will not create too much draft. The extra sun light is invigorating too. I personally like to have my window down while I am driving, although I am aware that it can be very drafty in the back of the car if you have passengers there.</p>
<p>If you do not have rear passengers and you do not want too much draft anyway, you can open a rear window in order to reduce the temperature in your car.</p>
<p>A vehicle&#8217;s air conditioning system is a godsend if you can afford to use it, but it is also an unnecessary luxury if you need to save some money on fuel. Some figures show that a car&#8217;s air conditioning can cost anything between 5% and 10% of your fuel costs, if your are driving slowly in the inner city. Less if you are driving fast on the highway.</p>
<p>Turning off the air conditioning is the simplest and easiest way to save on your fuel bills. Many auto cooling systems still have fans and very forceful ones as well. There is no need to roast just because you have turned the car&#8217;s air conditioning off.</p>
<p>Owen Jones, the author of this piece, writes on many topics, but is currently involved with <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org/split-air-conditioning-systems.html">split air conditioning systems</a>. If you are interested in <a href="http://homeairconditioningsystems.org">Home Air Conditioning Systems</a>, please click through to our site.</p>
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