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Isn’t it interesting how most people are very careful about the water they drink but don’t really think about the air they breathe or if they do, they don't always know simple ways to help their Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)... so here comes the medication for allergies. Drinking clean water and breathing clean air seem like two top priorities to living a healthy lifestyle.The air in our homes can be many times worse than the outside air, especially during the winter months. It is estimated that 9 …

Ewww, Gross! Dust mites are probably in your home!The Green Screen offers a great way to reduce many issues that cause poor Indoor Air Quality (IAQ). Many of us suffer from allergies or asthma from one thing or another. There are tree and weed pollens, pet dander smoke, other airborne pollutants and then there is the issue of dust mites.The Green Screen Green Screen Difference is good for all these issues, but today we are going to talk about dust mites. Want to take a gue …

A virus is a microscopic parasite and needs a host to survive and reproduce. The Corona virus making world wide headlines is on top of mind now so here is some information about viruses in general.When outside of its host a virus exists as a protein coat or capsid and is metabolically inactive. Once it enters a host the virus can insert its genetic material. Once infected, the host’s cell produces viral protein triggering an immune system response which takes over the cells usual functi …

If you are allergic to dogs it might only be some dogs!Male dogs that are not neutered have a protein that may be causing your allergy. There is now a blood test to see if this protein called Canf5 is the issue. If so, you may be able to be around female and neutered males and have no allergic reactions! (Having a test done is a good idea because there are about 6 different proteins dogs have that cause allergies.)Another interesting finding is that if someone has other type allergies …

You can study, read, hear all kinds of stuff, but life has a way of teaching you the truth about the big & little things. Since becoming involved with the GREEN SCREEN Air Filter SHOP HERE over 10 years ago, we have such a heart to help with IAQ (Indoor Air Quality).   Even our beloved pets sometimes suffer from allergies, and treatment can be pricey.  So, with that said, here are a few “truths” we have learned about improving the IAQ in the home.There are plants tha …