Welcome to the Commune Podcast. My name is Jeff Krasno.

In today's episode, Dr. Austin Pearlmutter joins me to explore a much neglected pillar of health, the quality of the air that we breathe, especially indoors.

So while much of the wellness conversation revolves around food and sleep and exercise and, of course,

our new favorites, the sauna and the cold plunge, Dr. Perlmutter makes a compelling case that indoor

air pollution may be just as crucial, if not more so, for long-term well-being.

We take over 20,000 breaths per day, and each one carries microscopic particles that can either support or sabotage our health.

Unlike diet and exercise, which require daily effort, improving air quality

offers a passive and automated way to upgrade your physical and mental health. The conversation

dives deep into the unexpected culprits behind poor indoor air, including gas stoves, cleaning supplies, dust, and very unfortunately

for the yogis and meditators among us, incense and candles, and connects these exposures to

inflammation, metabolic dysfunction, cognitive decline, and mental health issues like depression

and anxiety. Austin breaks down the science behind PM2.5 particles and VOCs, volatile organic compounds,

and other airborne toxins explaining how they penetrate our lungs and bloodstream,

sometimes even reaching the brain.

But while this issue can be daunting and alarming, this episode will empower

you with practical solutions, upgrading filters, reducing smoke-producing activities,

choosing low VOC products, and investing in effective air purifiers that can alleviate the issue

and boost your health. By before diving in, I am super excited to let you know about my new substack, which will serve

as the repository for all my various musings, ad-free video podcasts, live chats, and other

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So head over there to jeffcrasnow.com and become a subscriber.

Okay, without further delay, here's my conversation with my good friend, Dr. Austin Perlmutter.

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