Healthy Living with Guardian Technologies®

Live healthier with help from Guardian Technologies® . Read our articles on how to be a healthier you!

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