Your Kid Has Been Diagnosed With Asthma. What’s Next?
So, your worst fear has been realized. The wheezing turned out to be asthma. Hundreds of thoughts run through your head. You ask yourself, “Will my kid ever have a normal life?”
Why does the Netherlands have the highest rate of Child Asthma?
Asthma is one of the most common chronic illnesses in the world, with over 300 million people worldwide affected by the disease. Once an illness associated with developed nations, asthma is now more prevalent in developing countries, as the air pollution and allergens in these countries affects more people. There is one stark exception to […]
Feeling Sick Lately? Your Air Could Be Your Problem.
You’re feeling under the weather. The onset of a cough or cold signals something’s not right. It could be you’re too stressed out with work, finances and many other things that are running through our minds every single day.
The Air We Breathe – Clean Indoor Air? (Infographic)
Innovation is abound in various industries, gadgets and in health, but little weight is placed on the one thing that keeps us alive – the air we breathe. Only when we see the quality of air outdoors worsen do we take notice. And we feel safer when we are indoors. However, are we really safer? The fact is, based on research from the US EPA, air indoors is 2 to 5 times worse than outdoors.
How Does an Ionizers Work and Does it Kill Viruses?
During this Covid-19 era, you are probably looking for different ways to keep your home and your family safe. Who can blame you? The disease is legitimately dangerous, and while the chances of infection aren’t dangerously high given the social practices we’ve incorporated into our lives, you can never be too careful, especially when it’s […]
How Air Quality Affects Your Children’s Performance in School
Children face all sorts of challenges going to school. Many of these are obvious, such as lack of time studying, bullying, or even things like poor nutrition or domestic issues. But some are less obvious, and can be very insidious, such as poor air quality. Studies have shown that poor indoor quality can have farther-reaching […]
7 Baby-Proof Remodeling Tips for Young Parents
As a new parent, there are probably so many things on your to-do list in preparation for your baby’s arrival. That includes prepping up your home. Of course, you want your space to be a safe and comfortable place for your little one. You should start baby-proofing your home as early as possible. Not only […]
Can Asthma Be Triggered By Stress?
We all experience stress daily. We manage them in different ways, too. Parents usually experience the highest level of stress. After all it’s tough managing a job, a family and a personal life.
How to protect your child through the Singapore Haze?
Singapore is one of the world’s most affluent countries, but that progress comes with a price. The Singapore haze, which refers to the thick blanket of smog that is a daily reality of life for Singaporeans, threatens to wreak havoc on the health of families around the nation. Children are especially vulnerable on their commutes […]
Which Cleaning Products Kill the Coronavirus?
We’re almost at the fourth quarter of 2020, but the novel coronavirus is still a presistent threat that we all must live with. One of the key elements of disease prevention is proper hygiene. This is why handwashing, social distancing and using surgical masks to prevent the spread of the virus are important. So what […]