Healthy Living with Guardian Technologies®
Differences Between Portable Indoor Air Purifiers - Find out what each different type of air purifier can do, and which one is right for you.
Allergies & Asthma: Causes & Prevention - An estimated 17,000,000 Americans suffer from asthma and 35,000,000 from allergies due to airborne allergens like pollen from trees, grasses and weeds and spores from molds and fungi. Read this article for a way to control future outbreaks.
How to Improve Indoor Air Quality - Humans breathe in and out about 20,000 times a day, and most people spend 90% of their time indoors. Many people notice that they feel better when they are outside and that when they are stuck indoors, they frequently have headaches or feel nauseous. Recent research has proven that quality of indoor air is typically much worse than the air found on a typical city street.
Using an Ultrasonic Humidifier to Help with Dry Skin - In winter your skin tends to become dry. You may think it is because of the cold weather, but in fact it is due to the low humidity level in your home.
How to select a humidifier There are a large selection of mist humidifiers available on the market and figuring out the differences between the types can be quite confusing. Guardian Technologies clears up the confusion in this article.
Carbon monoxide poisoning symptoms Find out the symptoms of this silent and deadly poisonous outbreak and how you can prevent it from effecting your family.
What is sick building syndrome If you've noticed that you and the people you share an environment with have many of the same symptoms, you may want to read this article
Air quality in the home Have you has a seasonal allergy that has seemed to last all year? It may actually be because of the air in your home.
Air purifiers throughout history Air that is filled with things that will make us sick has been a problem throughout history, read more about it here.
Can house plants replace air purifiers? It is well known that plants can help keep air clean, but can they replace air purifiers all together?
Most Popular items of 2012 These ten items were flying off the shelves in 2012, find out what they are!
Cat dander in your home The science behind cat dander in your home and what you can do to eliminate it.
What causes water damage in your home Water damage can be tricky to detect and get rid of, find out how you can detect it and deal with its adverse health effects.
Asthma Triggers Find out what some common triggers of asthma are and what you can do to avoid them.
Do Sanitizing Wands Work? Find out if Sanitizing Wands are as good as advertised, eliminating up to 99.99% of microorganisms with a single swipe.
Flu Prevention Tips for Children Flu Prevention Tips for Children> It's that time of year again when kids are prone to bring home more than just report cards from school, find out 5 tips to make sure that your children stay happy and healthy this winter.
Mold: Here, There and Everywhere - It is found outdoors and indoors. It doesn't really become a problem inside until there is a water problem, such as a plumbing leak, rainwater leak or very high indoor humidity levels.
Twelve Ways to Avoid Asthma But Still Own a Pet - Any asthma sufferer allergic to their pet would improve their condition if they found another home for the animal. Yet many cannot face going through with this and decide to keep the pet and suffer. However, you can take steps to make living with your pet easier if you suffer from asthma.
Ultrasonic vs Evaporative Humidifiers - Find out what the difference is between the two main types of humidifiers, Ultrasonic and Evaporative.
House Dust is Nothing to Sneeze At - For millions of Americans, the world is a sneezy, wheezy place, filled with normally harmless substances that their bodies recognize as enemies. Of all the enemies, there's one almost no one can escape: house dust.
Seasonal Allergies - For as much as we love it, Summer can spell misery for some 20-30 million Americans who suffer from a specific type of allergy called Seasonal Allergic Rhinitis or hay fever. Summer allergies can often trigger or worsen asthma and other respiratory illnesses.
Air Quality and Your Health - Outdoor air pollution can cause health problems, especially for those with asthma, heart conditions and other illnesses. Outdoor air pollution has many sources, from cars, planes and industrial sources to ground level ozone.
Indoor Air Purification - if you or someone in your family has allergies, asthma, or other health problems, ensuring clean air is critical. Find out more here.
Allergic to Dogs? - Many people are allergic to dogs. If you are allergic to dogs, your allergy being serious enough to warrant emergency, you may have no choice but to give up your dog. But if your allergy is mild, you might have other options.
Humidifiers and Health - Increasing the humidity in your home helps eliminate the dry air that can irritate and inflame the passages in the nose and throat. Humidified air can relieve the discomfort of colds, flu and many other health related problems.
Healthy Living Q & A Each month we get tons of emails asking us questions about healthy living. In this area we try and answer some of the best questions.
Air Cleaners for Allergies Why are air cleaners important to your home? Find out here
HEPA Air Purifiers for Allergies Find out some facts about common allergens and find out what these purifiers can do for you
Facing your Allergies Don't run from your allergies, face them head on!
Air Purifiers for Allergies Air purifiers are an important key to battling allergens in your home or office, find out how here!
Children with Allergies How to help your child with their allergies
Pet Allergies How pet allergies can affect you and what you can do about them
Allergies and Asthma A summary of how allergies can effect asthma
Tips for Seasonal Allergy Sufferers Tips and advice for dealing with seasonal allergies
Dust Mites Find out what exactly dust mites are and how to deal with them
The Mechanism of an Allergic Reaction - A vivid description of what is actually occurring in your body during an allergic reaction.
Ways to Help Control Allergens in your Home - Controlling the home environment is a very important part of allergy care. Some general rules for home control for all members of the family are in this article.
The Facts About Asthma - Asthma is a chronic illness that makes it difficult to breathe. When you experience an asthma episode, your airways become swollen and red, the muscles tighten around your airway and mucus clogs your airway. Symptoms of asthma can include wheezing, coughing, whistling sounds while breathing and shortness of breath.
Types of Mold and How to Remove Mold Spores from the Air - There is a fungus among us! Specifically, mold. Yes, mold is a type of fungus. Mold reproduces via spores that are released into the air. It requires moisture to survive, which can be found anywhere from bathrooms to your family's carpet
Animal Dander And How To Reduce Animal Dander In The Home - Do you begin to sniff and sneeze the minute Fido enters the room? Then you may very well be allergic to dogs or cats. But what is the real cause of pet allergies? Many believe a cat or dog allergy involves a reaction to their fur. But in fact, animal dander is a common cause of pet allergies, and is actually old skin scales shed from these pets.
Our Special Feature on Healthy Living - Here you'll find out about healthy eating and physical activity, and how small changes can lead to big benefits. A poor diet and inactivity can lead to health problems, but by taking on board our healthy eating advice and physical activity tips you'll soon see yourself on the way to a healthier lifestyle.
Wash your Hands: a Healthy Habit - With a parade of germs following us around, one of the healthiest and easiest habits that we can adapt is to remember to wash your hands. Not only does washing your hands prevent spreading germs to other people, it also keeps you from spreading germs to yourself.
Avoiding Germs to Stay Healthy - Germs are everywhere. Every time you shake someone's hand, touch a door handle or use someone else's computer or cell phone, you are spreading and receiving germs.
Air Purifier Line-Up Just in Time for Spring Allergy Season - While this time of year typically means an end to snow for many of us, it is also the start of another seasonal foe: spring allergies. April showers may help new plants and flowers to blossom, but this rain also brings more moss and mold growth, triggering allergy symptoms for the nearly 40 million Americans who suffer from seasonal allergies.
Quick and Easy Ways to Minimize Spring Allergens - Keep windows closed at all times to prevent pollen from drifting into your home. Instead, cool your home with air conditioning, which also cleans and dries the air (American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology).
What are Germs? The Types of Germs and How to Prevent Them - Germs are disease-causing microorganisms that cause infection and illness. The best defense against germs is good hygiene and regular cleaning, whether it is your house or your body. Not only does this help to prevent the spread of germs, it also removes the types of conditions that encourage them to grow.
Cold & Flu Prevention Tips - Avoid the flu and prevent catching a cold with these helpful tips from Guardian Technologies® .
Air Sanitizers - What are they and How Can They Help Me? - If you have allergies, have trouble breathing, suffer from asthma attacks or any other issues related to your lungs, you should look in to the benefits of using a UV-C air sanitizer.
The Common Cold: What Remedies are Best? - So you've caught a cold. We have good news and bad news. The bad news is there is no cure for the common cold. The good news is there are remedies to make your cold more bearable. But what remedies are the most effective? Which will make you feel better a little quicker?
Different Types of Humidifiers - When winter comes around, the lack of natural humidity causes the air to dry out. The lack of moisture in the air is evident in the form of static electricity, dry skin, more dust and an increase in illnesses.
Glossary
Glossary of Terms used in Guardian Technologies® Products - Terminology can get confusing. We hope to clear up the confusion by defining terms you will see to describe our products and the technology used that makes them the best. Not sure what the difference is between an air sanitizer and an air purifier? -
Air Purifier Glossary - Guardian Technologies glossary defining the words and acronyms used when referring to air purifiers