Poor indoor air quality, exposure to mold and other allergens, and inadequate lighting and ventilation can all contribute to a range of health problems. For example, poor air quality can trigger allergies, asthma, and other respiratory problems, while inadequate lighting can lead to eye strain, headaches, and poor sleep quality.

Creating a healthy indoor environment is essential to promoting our overall health and well-being. At Changing Elements, we believe in being proactive about our health by taking control of the spaces we inhabit. Simple measures like using and maintaining air purifiers, avoiding industrial cleaners, removing carpets, and using natural light can all have a positive impact on our health.

Stress is another environmental factor to consider.  Beyond the obvious physical stressors in our environment from the air we breathe, food we eat, and chemical exposures, there are the less obvious sources of stress.  

The constant cycle of catastrophe in the news, whatever issues may be affecting people in our social groups, or lack of a social group, the shows we watch and the music we listen to, relationship issues, work challenges, etc. all these messages can drive up our stress levels.

By being selective about what we expose ourselves to, and how much, we can better manage our background level of stress and thus improve our health reserves.

While it's impossible to completely eliminate stress from our lives, we can take steps to manage it more effectively by choosing what we allow into our lives and by being conscious of our behavior.  As we work to improve our environment, workplace, and diet, our stress level also improves and we are able to take on greater challenges.