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Do Air Purifiers Work for Smoke? Removing Wildfire Smoke
June 11, 2025
The Best Air Filters for Wildfire Smoke
June 11, 2025
The Long-Term Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke
June 11, 2025
How to Get Rid of a Fire Smoke Smell in Your House
June 11, 2025
Clean air: the missing element for a new year, new you
December 27, 2024
You eat organic. You drink filtered water. But what are you breathing? Take the next step in your health with cleaner air in 2025.
6 Things to Do to Start the New Year Right
December 21, 2023
It’s the end of another year, and the urge to completely overhaul your life with New Year’s resolutions is strong. What’s more inspiring than the idea of a new beginning? If you really want to live your best life in 2024, give yourself some goals that are inspiring but attainable. Don’t put pressure on yourself to change overnight—you don’t need that kind of stress in your life! Set yourself up for success in the new year with these six realistic New Year’s resolutions.
5 New Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good
June 07, 2023
Bad odors and poor air quality often go hand in hand. Aside from being unpleasant, stinky scents can sometimes be a sign of unhealthy pollution in your indoor air. In previous posts, we’ve broken down what causes bad smells, how to know when they’re a sign of something harmful, and how to remove them from your home. Here, we get into the positive side of scents with five new ways to make your whole house smell good (without toxic chemicals or synthetic scents ruining your indoor air quality).
How to Beat Seasonal Depression
February 07, 2023
There’s something about short, dark days and unforgiving winter weather that can make life start to feel like one long, gloomy blur. If you find yourself with a constant desire to cancel plans and stay in bed around this time of year, you’re not alone. Around 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. experience a form of winter depression known as seasonal affective disorder (SAD).
Tips to Help You Get Through This Allergy Season from Top Allergists
May 01, 2019
Dealing with seasonal allergy symptoms year after year can be exhausting, but you do not have to resign yourself to a lifetime of runny noses, itchy eyes and sore throats. By following these allergist-approved tips?and talking to an allergist in your area—you can figure out the best way to minimize your allergy symptoms and enjoy the warm, sunny spring and summer months.
Who to blame for seasonal pollen allergies- Trees, flowers, grasses, or weeds?
February 28, 2023
While some people are allergic to food or pets, when we say “allergies” it’s most often referring to the snuffling, itching, and sneezing triggered by exposure to plant pollen. The springtime might bring vivid flowers, green leaves, and growing shoots, but that comes along with pollen that makes many of us miserable for months on end.
Allergist Interview: Surprising Seasonal Allergy Facts with Dr. Parikh
May 23, 2018
As allergy season gets worse every year, you may want new tips for dealing with seasonal allergies. We interviewed allergist Dr. Purvi Parikh who helped dispel the myths and gave expert advice. Check out the video and transcript here.
10 Worst Places to Live with Seasonal Pollen Allergies This Year
April 15, 2019
These are the worst cities and states in the US for springtime allergies. Find out how they made the list and what you can do to alleviate seasonal allergy symptoms.
5 Things to Do About Allergy Season
February 14, 2023
It’s not just your imagination, seasonal allergies are getting worse each year. They are getting worse outdoors as a result of climate change and increased carbon dioxide, which make for more pollen at unpredictable times. They are getting worse indoors because sealing off spaces to minimize energy loss has the side-effect of pollen and other irritants building up in the air with nowhere to go but up your nose.
How Long Do Seasonal Allergies Last?
October 18, 2022
Seasonal allergies affect up to 30% of the global population, making allergy symptoms extremely common among adults and children. A seasonal allergy develops when your immune system overreacts to something in your environment, whether it's burning bush in the fall or grass pollen in the spring.
How to Gather and Travel Safely This Holiday Season
December 22, 2021
As we approach the holidays, the usual end-of-the-year festivities are again clouded by concerns about the pandemic. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is continually updating their guidelines for safe holiday travels and get-togethers. If you are having trouble keeping up, you are not alone.
How to take care of your health this winter by getting what you're missing
January 04, 2023
Wintertime in the Northern hemisphere can often require more of us than other seasons. We need to stay warm, participate in festive events, and fight off the inevitable waves of viruses that result from close quarters and noses running in the cold dry air. One way to consider how to keep healthy during the winter season is to stock up on the nutrients and other resources that are used up surviving the holiday season.
What Is PM 2.5 and how can you reduce your exposure?
December 23, 2019
While particulate pollution is bad for everyone, certain populations are more at risk than others. Anyone with heart or lung disease, the elderly, infants and young children suffer more serious effects from these particles. People with heart disease can experience immediate symptoms when exposed to high concentrations of PM 2.5.
Tree Pollen to Avoid if You Live in These 4 Regions
March 28, 2019
Learn the most common types of tree pollen allergens in different regions of the U.S. and how you can protect yourself from exposure.
Make the best environment for storing clothes and shoes
July 05, 2022
Keeping clothes and shoes in good shape when they are not being worn not only lets you keep your favorite items, it’s also better for the wallet and environment. A study in Norway found that most clothing is used for 4 or 5 years and up to a fifth of textile waste is nearly unused. More recent research in the UK estimates the average garment life to be as low as 2.2 years.
Dust Mite Covers and Hypoallergenic Bedding: Do They Help?
October 12, 2018
Are allergy and asthma symptoms keeping you up at night? When you get into bed after a long day, you should not have to worry about anything other than getting a good night’s sleep. Unfortunately, dust mites in your mattress and bedding can make that nearly impossible.
Which Allergy Medicine Has the Least Side Effects?
May 24, 2018
Over-the-counter allergy medicines have evolved over the years. They promise symptom relief for seasonal and year-round allergies. Find out which ones are designed to have the least number of side effects.
Is Air Pollution Worse Inside Your Home vs. Outside?
December 02, 2018
Whether you live in an urban or rural area, you may feel the effects of poor outdoor air quality. The same walls, doors and windows that protect your home from the elements could be an entry way for unwanted air pollutants like smog or pollen.
4 Signs You Need an Air Purifier in Your Home
May 12, 2023
Air purifiers are a great tool to cut down the presence of air pollution in your home. Not only can they work to minimize your exposure to airborne pollutants, but they may also help relieve allergy symptoms, reduce household dust, and even bust funky odors.
The Action Guide to Making Your Apartment Allergen-Free
May 26, 2017
People with indoor allergies often have to think strategically about their living space in order to avoid symptoms. Apartments, just like other types of homes, can contain a variety of allergy triggers.
The "Too Practical" Clean Air Gift Guide
November 08, 2018
The approaching holidays have many of us scrambling to find the perfect gifts for our loved ones. There is always a sense of worry—is it too much? Is it not enough? Will they return my gift as soon as the holidays are over, or cherish it for many years to come?
How to Transition Your HVAC System from Summer to Fall: Essential Tips for Optimal Efficiency
August 26, 2024
As the long, hot days of summer give way to the crisp, cooler air of fall, it’s time to think about transitioning your HVAC system to match the changing seasons. Making this shift efficiently ensures your system operates smoothly and prepares it for the demands of the colder months ahead.
Spring Allergies: How to Prepare and Protect Yourself
March 18, 2024
By staying informed and taking proactive measures, you can enjoy the beauty of spring while minimizing the impact of allergies on your daily life.
Turn your home into a complete wellness sanctuary with these Prime Day must-haves.
July 15, 2024
For those of you looking to plant your tree of health and wellness, we assembled our top 5 summer must-haves for you to shop and score some amazing Prime Day deals.
Can cats have allergies?
February 17, 2023
Humans aren’t the only mammals that suffer from allergies—our feline friends can be plagued by many of the same allergy triggers that affect us. When you have an allergic reaction, your immune system interprets a foreign substance as a threat and goes into attack mode.
A Gift Guide for the Wellness Guru
December 13, 2024
How Bad Is Your Allergy? (And What You Can Do About It)
September 26, 2017
Many of us are stricken with allergy but it can be a very subjective experience. Answer seven simple questions and find out how bad your allergy is compared to others.
Has pollution really changed as a result of the pandemic?
April 14, 2023
The lockdowns and restrictions that resulted from the Covid-19 public health emergency pandemic have come to an end. Though experts are still very wary of the disease, their advice is now more focused on avoiding the symptoms of “long covid” than stopping the spread of the virus.
Climate Change and Air Quality: What You Need to Know
March 18, 2024
While our current air quality is much better than it was in the early 20th century, there’s growing evidence that the effects of climate change have started reversing some of that progress.
6 Christmas Dinner Alternatives to Turkey or Ham
December 12, 2022
Whether you’re worried about finding a turkey or burnt out on traditional holiday fare, it may be time to spice up the menu when hosting this holiday season. Give yourself the freedom to think outside the turkey-or-ham box and serve your guests something deliciously unexpected. There’s no shame in branching out from the holiday classics—that’s how new traditions are born!
How to Avoid Respiratory Infections
November 09, 2023
Molekule Provides Air Quality Relief In Camp Fire Aftermath
November 26, 2018
Our hearts ached as we watched the recent California wildfires rage on these past two weeks. As soon as news of the blaze in Butte County broke, we simply couldn’t stand idle, and rushed to find areas that could use our help.
What is the best weather app for your smartphone?
December 15, 2022
A good weather app is essential for anyone who likes to plan ahead—from choosing an outfit for work to booking your upcoming vacation. Even a quick trip to the store can be impacted by the weather. (Lugging grocery bags around is certainly a much bigger task during a heat wave or thunderstorm than on a nice, cool afternoon.)
Summer Allergies: What Are They?
June 14, 2019
Have summer allergy symptoms? Maybe it is just a summer cold? Find out what may be causing that sore throat or coughing.
6 Common Myths About Air Pollution and What You Can Do About Them
September 29, 2018
You may have heard about these air pollution myths or believed them yourself. Find out the truth and what you can do to take control over your air quality.
Back to School Thought: Does Air Quality Matter for Students?
August 11, 2018
For parents, back-to-school season can be more than just shopping for school supplies and new clothes. It is about setting your child up for success in the upcoming school year.
How to Get Rid of Allergens in Every Room of Your Home
April 15, 2019
What's the best way to make your home "allergy proof"? In this article we give tips on what measures you can take in each room of your home to help and your family breathe easier.
Molekule’s Top 5 Indoor Cold-Weather Allergens: Don’t Catch the Winter Blues
January 23, 2024
When it gets cold outside, there’s no better place to be than cuddled up under a blanket, sipping tea and smelling your new scented candles. But when our windows are shut to keep out the cold, your indoor air quality may be suffering while winter pollutants build up. Dust, mold, chemicals, and more can linger, but we have solutions. Find out how air purification can combat cold and flu season and winter allergies.
Why Do We Sneeze When We're Sick?
December 04, 2023
Sneezing is our body’s defensive reaction to attempt to expel irritants and fluids. Illness, allergens, and other foreign bodies can all trigger sneezing fits. Read the article to learn the science of sneezing, and what you can do about it