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

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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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ANECDOTE

Jasper Prevents Fires

Two Jasper users detected house fires early due to the air purifier's sensitive sensors alerting them to smoke.
Jasper's ability to "know before your nose knows" prevented potential disasters.

INSIGHT

Air: The Overlooked Nutrient

Humans breathe a massive amount of air daily, making air quality crucial for health.
Air is a primary nutrient, yet its importance is often overlooked because breathing is automatic.

ADVICE

HEPA and Carbon Filters

HEPA filters remove particles, while carbon filters absorb gases and odors.
Use both for comprehensive air purification, especially after wildfire smoke exposure.

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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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Connect with Mike Feldstein Website / LinkedIn / Instagram

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