This week, we want to discuss the benefits of having your home tested to evaluate the air quality as well as pollutants that may be in your home and affecting your health. We are happy to announce that Healthy Indoor Diagnostics offers a discount to patients of Dr Petropulos, bringing the total cost down $299 for the full evaluation! This comprehensive analysis includes complete laboratory air testing. They do also offer partial or 'mini' inspections as well if you are interested in testing a smaller area of your home at a discounted rate. 

http://www.healthyindoordiagnostics.com/
 

Why should I have my home tested?

Many people assume that health problems such as chronic disease, allergies and headaches are just problems that we have to deal with. Most people don’t look for the sources of these problems, which many times can be materials, chemical products, or other environmental factors in their homes or workspaces. Having your home tested for pollutants, gas leaks, molds, excess dust and dander etc. can be hugely beneficial in sussing out a cause of chronic disease. Healthy Indoor Diagnostics will work closely with you to eliminate these invisible pollutants from your home. 

Think about your day from your immune system’s perspective. If you are exposed to a gas leak from your fireplace, mold under your kitchen sink, and the air freshener that you use to cover up any questionable odors, your immune system is on high alert before you've even left the house in the morning. 
 

What does Environmental Testing Include?

Air Quality:

Environmental testing will include testing the air quality in your home including the evaluation of chemicals, formaldehyde, radon, mold, and airflow analysis. They will also identify combustible gas, carbon monoxide, and the source of these pollutants. 
 

High Frequency Electromagnetic Fields:

The testing will also find the high frequency electromagnetic fields (EMFs) that are in the house. These EMFs come from the powerlines, household electrical wiring, computers, appliances, and wireless devices and have been linked to insomnia, depression, brain cancer, testis, skin, salivary gland, male infertility, miscarriages pregnancy, leukemia, etc.

While we're on the topic of high frequency electromagnetic fields, check out this article that was shared with us about high frequency radiation and 5G technology. 

http://www.naturalhealth365.com/5G-wireless-technology-1958.html

"On July 14, 2016 the FCC voted to unleash 5G in the United States, approving sweeping Spectrum Frontiers rules to make spectrum bands above 24 GHz available for 5G.  Even though serious health risks are associated with the proliferation of cell phone technology, the attitude of the FCC seems to be ‘full speed ahead and damn the torpedoes.’"

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