29. What You can Do to Prevent Toxic Air Pollution From Affecting Your Health and Protect Your Immune System with Dr. Erika Moseson, MD of Air Health Our Health

Combustion particles -- think exhaust, smoke particles, anything that gets set on fire and its aftermath-- Increases risk and may worsen chronic disease!! No wonder why people feel sick after sucking in diesel fuel and living near wildfires that plagued certain states this 2020.  Think worse outcomes for heart disease, asthma, migraines, and even more susceptibility to the damage of Coronavirus (COVID-19).  We discuss this all on the episode! The science and expansion of electric/hybrid cars and renewable energy to protect our health! When spending time outdoors and walking to school, consider the less busy streets because proximity matters to car exhaust!  How air pollution and climate change is worsening our allergies!! What air filtration system to consider and what air filters to stay away from? How wildfires are wreaking havoc on individuals' health and how to support the Forest Budget to fund preventive efforts  Check out Air Pollution in Your Area at AirNow.Gov and PurpleAir contains sensors that can give you possibly more accurate information of the air quality in your area (as you buy the sensor yourself). But they also have a map on their website to follow at https://www2.purpleair.com/ Lawn Maintenance and Health AND MORE! Subscribe to her Podcast on iTunes, Spotify, and Stitcher (and likely your favorite podcast platform) Check out all the resources on her website at www.airhealthourhealth.org Check out her Instagram @AirHealthOurHealth  Shownotes Link Here for All the Resources we Mentioned on the Show! ---------------------------------------------------------------- Comment and Follow us on Instagram @Health_Is_PowHer as we want to hear from you and what else you want on the show! Check out our private facebook group and join if you want to be a part of our women's wellness community to support each other on our healing journey! Sign Up for Our Email Newsletter for VIP Launches and Sneak Peeks and Free Resources!!!