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Creating a Healthy Home with Brian Johnson
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Quick takeaways
- Customized water filtration systems optimize water quality for drinking and bathing.
- Regular maintenance of filters ensures optimal water filtration and eliminates contaminants.
- Selecting the right air filter size and balanced ventilation system improves indoor air quality.
- Maintaining proper air pressure balance and ventilation prevents negative health impacts.
- Implementing circadian lighting promotes well-being by mimicking natural sunlight patterns.
Deep dives
Different Water Filtration Systems
Various types of water filtration systems, such as carbon press filtration, offer different levels of filtration for optimal health. Systems can be customized to filter water to different micron levels, ensuring clean and structured water for drinking, bathing, and showering. By avoiding the use of water softeners and focusing on natural filtration methods, the goal is to recreate water's natural state without added chemicals.
The Importance of Routine Water Filtration Maintenance
Regular maintenance and filter replacement are crucial for effective water filtration systems. Using premium carbon-pressed filters and ensuring routine replacement every six to eight months maintains optimal filtration. By eliminating the risk of contaminants like heavy metals and focusing on proper maintenance and testing, households can ensure clean and safe water for consumption.
Air Filtration Strategies for Homes
Air filtration systems like Air Doctor, Air IQ, Air Austin Air, and TelePure use HEPA and carbon filtration to purify the air. Choosing the right air filter size for the home or unit is vital to ensure effective filtration matching the square footage. Additionally, maintaining a balanced ventilation system and avoiding over-sizing fans can help create a healthy indoor air environment.
Balancing Positive and Negative Air Pressures
When manipulating air pressure with mechanical fans for ventilation, it's essential to maintain balance within the home. Properly sizing fans and HVAC systems, avoiding excessive pressures, and considering the impact on dust and indoor air quality are key factors to prevent negative consequences. Understanding the mechanics behind positive and negative air pressures helps in creating a healthy living space.
Types of Electromagnetic Fields Discussed
The podcast covers different types of electromagnetic fields, including electrical fields, magnetic fields, and radio waves. Electrical fields are generated by various devices and wiring errors within a home, while magnetic fields can arise from power supplies, transformers, and wiring errors, affecting sleep and health. Radio waves from cellular devices, routers, microwaves, and cell towers also contribute to electromagnetic exposure.
Impact of Dirty Electricity and EMF Exposure
The episode highlights the concept of 'dirty electricity', which is micro electrical surge pollution. This pollution can stem from various sources like power supplies and electrical motors, affecting the harmonics of the electrical system. Exposure to dirty electricity can impact rest and sleep quality, adding to the overall electromagnetic field exposure risks discussed in the podcast.
Importance of Circadian Lighting Systems in Homes
Circadian lighting systems, designed to mimic natural sunlight patterns, are emphasized for promoting a healthier indoor environment. The podcast recommends using LED lighting systems that do not flicker and can adjust the color temperature to match the natural circadian rhythm. Implementing circadian lighting can help regulate sleep-wake cycles and improve overall well-being, especially in spaces where natural light may be limited or artificial lighting is prevalent.
Creating a Healthy Home Environment
Designing a home to optimize natural lighting by strategically placing windows and considering solar passive design can significantly enhance the overall well-being of its occupants. Utilizing technologies like salt lamps with low flick rates or building environments with minimal electromagnetic pollution offer practical alternatives to conventional lighting systems. Embracing natural elements and reducing reliance on synthetic lighting sources can contribute to a healthier living space.
Prioritizing Non-Toxic Cleaning Products and Furnishings
Ensuring a home's cleanliness extends beyond physical tidiness to include using non-toxic cleaning products and selecting furniture with minimal chemical additives. Opting for natural building materials, like organic wool rugs and low VOC cabinetry, helps in creating a healthier living environment. Being conscious of sourcing non-toxic furnishings and avoiding synthetic materials can significantly reduce indoor air pollution and promote overall wellness within the home.
Today I am speaking with Brian Johnson on ALL things healthy homes. We discuss how to build a healthy home from the ground up and how to make your current home, condo or apartment healthier.
Your home should be as low toxin as possible, and this episode will tell you exactly what to do to optimize your home for better health for you and your family.
Brian Johnson is the founder of SENERGY360 with the mission to build sustainable, environmentally safe, energetic homes focused on promoting health and longevity.
Brian merges 20 years of experience in the construction industry with twenty years of passion for health, athletic performance, and optimal wellness.
Learn more about Brian / Hire him HERE.
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