How to improve air quality in your home
Air quality is very important for many reasons: the comfort of your home, he health of your family, and even the resale value of your ho,e.
More often in summer than winter, homes seem to acquire a stagnant odor. You may begin to think, “This place smells like dirt.” Fortunately, boosting air quality can be easy and inexpensive. Here’s how to do it:
- Begin by cleaning away dust in often-missed places such as ceiling fans, baseboards, and moldings.
- Then clean the duct work of your heating and air-conditioning system. Though a professional will do a better job, just placing the vacuum cleaner hose into various ducts can draw out a great deal of dust.
- Use furnace [nmslink:vent filters, vent filters]. Lift up your vents and put the filters in place. The air goes through the filter before it comes out. It traps the dust.
- For a more serious problem, consider an in-line air-purification system. The unit will pay off in the form of clean air for years to come.
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What to do when your Teenagers have Friends You Don’t Like
Life with a teenager can be very interesting. One day, you understand each other perfectly and the next, it is like you are living on two different planets. One subject that parents and teenagers have trouble agreeing on is their friends.
Parents have to tread lightly when it comes to likes and dislikes concerning your teens. Most teens go through various phases between the ages of twelve and eighteen. Hanging around with friends that you don’t approve of could be one of those phases.
Determine why you don’t approve of their friends. If the reason for disapproval surrounds their appearance or mannerisms, you may have to put up with it. If your teenager is having a hard time figuring out who they are, the chances are that someone else’s teenager is having the same trouble. Asking your son or daughter to drop a friend because of their looks sends the wrong message.
If one of their friends is disrespectful in your house, handle this situation directly with the offending teenager. This is your house and you lay the ground rules. Kindly tell the friend that he must change his tone and word usage in your home. If he agrees, then the problem is handled.
Teens often do things that they have been taught. Propping feet up on the [nmslink:coffee table, coffee table] or drinking from the juice carton may be okay at their home. Talk to your teenager’s friends with respect and tell them that you don’t allow certain things to be done in your home. The reason they didn’t do it before was because he or she just didn’t know.
If you suspect that one of your teenagers new friends is into drugs or something else that is not above board, action may be warranted. Keeping an open line of communication with your teenager should alert you to any changes in their behavior that may have prompted their new relationship with this friend. Ask your teenager if their new friend is into any risky behaviors.
Before your child can object to the question, reiterate that you are concerned about them. You can suggest that they may want to distance themselves if this new friend is doing something that could get them in trouble. If your teenager insists that nothing is going on, trust them. You have raised them to be aware of drugs, alcohol, smoking, and sex. They have all of the tools that they need. The rest is up to them.
Teenagers will have all types of friends. It is okay to be concerned if a friend doesn’t click with you. Take the time to understand the reasons why you don’t approve of the friend before jumping to conclusions.
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How to Choose the Right Multi-Vitamin
Vitamins come in two forms: capsules and vitamins derived from foods we consume. However, many doctors advise us to take a multi-vitamin daily for our health. How to choose the right multi-vitamin with so many on the market? Here are some suggestions.
Most would agree that a [nmslink:multi-vitamin, multi-vitamin] which carries 100% of the daily essentials in vitamins and minerals should be the one to choose. For those who are over 50 – the baby boomers – choose a multi-vitamin which has additional doses of vitamin D, vitamin B12, and calcium.
You certainly have a wide variety of choices, be sure to select one that offers the main components of vitamin D, B12 and calcium. While you can also supplement your diet with vitamins found in leafy green vegetables, fruits, nuts, and whole grain products; having a multi-vitamin ensures you are receiving the proper dosage on a daily basis. Moreover, you don’t have to worry about taking individual capsules either.
Check your health store or pharmacy and check each of the different products available. Read the dosage for each of the necessary vitamins and minerals needed to maintain a healthy body; and then select the one appropriate for you. If you have anemia issues, you may want to include a multi-vitamin which has a larger dosage of iron, but be careful – too much iron can cause problems. Also, you may have to supplement the calcium in the multi-vitamin with a bottle of calcium capsules as well. Remember, 1200 mg. per day is the recommended dose.
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