Awair | Blog | Health Wellness

Wildfires have just torn through the Western United States, charring thousands of acres of forests and neighborhoods. The damage caused by this year’s Fire Season in the West is already record-breaking in many areas, but sometimes the consequences of a fire stretch beyond what has been burned–especially when it comes to our health.

Sep 10

Teachers: Is Your Classroom Healthy for Your Students?

Like teachers, classrooms play an incredibly important role in a student’s ability to learn and grow. If you’re a teacher getting ready for the new year, you’ve most likely invested time and money into preparing your classroom to make sure it fits the needs of you and your students to have a successful school year. Before class starts, there’s one thing we’d like to help you check: your classroom’s air.

Sep 10

Could These 3 Things Be Affecting Your Child's Ability to Learn?

Getting your family ready for the new school year can be bittersweet, and as you drop your child off for their first day of school, it’s easy to feel anxious about whether or not you’ve prepared them for success in the upcoming year. Even if you were able to get them everything on their back-to-school shopping list, you know your child’s ability to learn and grow depends on what happens once they enter the classroom--but what if it turned out their classroom was hindering their productivity and overall health?Unhealthy classrooms are much more common than we realize, and one of the main culprits is hiding in plain sight: the quality of air children are breathing in their classrooms. Many of us take for granted that the air we’re breathing is healthy and safe since it’s not something we can typically see–but this isn’t the case, especially for air that’s indoors. In fact, indoor air can be 5x more polluted than outdoors, which can affect allergies, asthma, our ability to concentrate, the quality of our sleep, and more. Particularly “unhealthy” or “bad” air can even cause a variety of health problems, including dry skin and eyes, coughing and sneezing, headaches, hives, and nausea.

Sep 4

These Plants can Keep your Home Healthy

You dedicate so much time to keeping your home clean, but you could be missing a spot — your air. Unfortunately, that can sometimes be one of the dirtiest parts of your home; in fact, our indoor air can be five times more polluted than outside, which can affect allergies, asthma, eczema, sleep quality, and can cause more serious health problems.

Aug 27

5 Reasons Your Nursery May Not Be Safe

One of the most exciting parts to becoming a parent is getting your space ready for the newest member of your family--however, we know nesting can quickly get overwhelming. Every parent wants to create the perfect nursery for their little one, but between choosing the right color scheme, furniture, and accessories, many parents forget one of the most important details--how healthy the nursery is for their baby.

Aug 20

Is Your Renovation Project Safe?

There’s an endless checklist to keep track of when you’re looking into renovating your home, and whether you’re contracting the remodeling or jumping in with a DIY project, the whole process can quickly get overwhelming. In the midst of choosing colors, measurements, and finishes, it can be easy to forget to stop and ask yourself: are all these changes helping or harming my health?

Aug 13

Is Your Apartment Healthy?

One of the biggest challenges you can face as a renter is how to make your apartment feel like your own. It isn’t easy decorating and expressing your personal style while having to draw within the lines of the long list of rules on your lease. If you’ve gotten creative and figured out a few ways to change up the apartment’s aesthetic to make it feel like more like your apartment, you’re on the right track! There’s another way you can take control of your apartment like any homeowner beyond decorating, and it involves how healthy you choose to make your space.

Aug 6

Could this be the Cause for Your Hives?

It can be a confusing and frustrating experience (at best) to contract hives without warning. If you’ve ever been blindsided by hives, you’re not alone--anyone can develop hives at any point in their life, regardless of whether or not they consider themselves an allergy-prone person.

Jul 24

3 Lesser-Known Eczema Triggers

We’re no strangers to eczema at Awair--many of us have experienced some form of eczema or, in the case of Ron, our CEO, have children or loved ones living with eczema. We understand the frustration and helplessness that can come with trying to overcome--or at least calm--eczema, which is why we’re dedicated to raising awareness to one of the lesser-known eczema triggers: your air quality.

Jul 16

The Invisible Threat That's Aging Your Skin

If you’re proactive about your skin’s health, you’re probably familiar with the seemingly endless list of threats to our skin that can cause premature aging--and you know which creams, serums, and sunscreen to wear to defend your skin. However, one particular threat to your skin’s health isn’t getting enough attention — and it’s sitting right in your home.

Jul 13

Why Are You Tired On Rainy Days?

About a month ago, San Francisco woke up to a dilemma. Plans were canceled, commutes were re-strategized. Many contemplated not going in to work for the day.

Jul 8

The Quiet Cause of Your Acne Breakouts

Why must acne refuse to co-operate and accept one simple cure? Trying to figure out exactly what will keep acne at bay is like playing a frustrating game of guess-and-check with your face--which is a place we’d prefer not to conduct experiments on.

Jun 28