The Model Health Show

TMHS 871: Improve Your Sleep, Reduce Autoimmunity & More By Improving Your Air Quality - With Mike Feldstein

Feb 19, 2025

In this enlightening conversation, Mike Feldstein, an air quality expert and founder of Jaspr, unpacks the alarming impact of environmental factors on health. He explains why recent wildfires in Los Angeles have worsened air quality and why traditional air purifiers may not be enough. Discover actionable tips for improving indoor air, like the benefits of HEPA and carbon filters, and learn how air quality influences sleep and cognitive function. Feldstein emphasizes the need for greater awareness of indoor air pollution and provides insights for healthier living.

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Quick takeaways

Air quality significantly impacts overall health, often overshadowing aspects like nutrition and exercise, making it crucial to address indoor pollutants.

Recent wildfires have drastically worsened air quality in areas like Los Angeles, with harmful particulates and toxic chemicals profoundly affecting public health.

Practical steps such as using air purifiers, improving ventilation, and choosing low-toxicity products are essential for maintaining a healthier home environment.

Deep dives

The Hidden Impact of Air Quality

Air quality plays a crucial role in overall health and well-being, surpassing the importance of nutrition, exercise, and sleep. Poor air quality, particularly in homes, can severely affect sleep, cognitive function, and the immune system. Many health issues people experience may stem from inadequate awareness of indoor air pollutants, which are often invisible yet pervasive. Understanding and improving air quality can lead to significant health improvements and symptom relief for individuals struggling with various conditions.

Intro

2min

Natural Alternatives for Improved Sleep Quality

4min

Air Quality Crisis Post-Wildfires

11min

The Hidden Dangers of Air Quality and Its Effects on Health

6min

The Impact of Air Scrubbers vs. Traditional Air Purifiers on Home Health

2min

Revolutionizing Air Quality: The Benefits of Advanced Air Purification

6min

The Essential Role of Air Quality in Health

3min

The Crucial Role of Air Quality in Health and Sleep Enhancement

6min

Nose Blind: The Hidden Dangers of Air Quality

5min

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Enhancing Indoor Air Quality with Jasper Purifiers

13min

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Air Quality's Hidden Impact

16min

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Breath of Fresh Air: Improving Indoor Health

9min

Our environment is one of the main drivers of our health. Environmental factors have been linked to a variety of health conditions, not limited to asthma, cancer, infertility, and autoimmunity. And right now, for many people across Los Angeles, air quality is top of mind. On this episode of The Model Health Show, I’m joined by air quality educator, Mike Feldstein.

This conversation dives into the Los Angeles fires, their impact on air quality, and what you can do to have cleaner, healthier air in your home. You’re going to learn why this specific fire is especially hazardous to air quality, what to look for in an air purifier, and so much more.

Mike is also bringing you real, actionable tips you can put into place for better air, no matter where you live. The air we breathe is a vital component of our environment, and I hope this episode will give you the knowledge and empowerment you need to keep your family safe and healthy. Enjoy!

In this episode you’ll discover:

Why the Los Angeles fires are more harmful to air quality than a regular wildfire.
How long particulates can stay in the air after a fire.
What molten aluminum is.
Why this particular fire is especially unprecedented.
How Mike got interested in air quality.
The difference between air scrubbers and air purifiers.
Why air awareness is critical for human health.
The difference between a HEPA filter and a carbon filter.
How improving your air quality can improve your sleep.
Why a furnace filter and an air purifier serve different purposes.
What to look for in an air purifier.
Why clean air is especially important for kids.
How improving your air quality can improve your cognitive function and strategy.
Practical, free tips you can use today to upgrade your air quality.
What the lungs of your home are, and how to clean them.
How to build a healthier home.

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The Model Health Show

TMHS 871: Improve Your Sleep, Reduce Autoimmunity & More By Improving Your Air Quality - With Mike Feldstein

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Hidden Impact of Air Quality

The Drawback of Sleep Aids

Wildfire's Lingering Threats to Air Quality

Creating a Healthier Indoor Environment

Empowering Awareness for Future Generations

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