Top 5 U.S. Cities With the Best and Worst Air Quality #344

Heal Thy Self with Dr. G

Heal Thy Self

Health & Fitness, Alternative Health

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🗓️ 6 January 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Air pollution is an invisible killer that affects millions of lives every day. In this video, we uncover the shocking realities of air quality in major cities and how it impacts your health, from respiratory issues to long-term diseases. Discover the most polluted and cleanest cities in the world, along with simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones from harmful toxins in the air. Don’t wait until it’s too late—watch now to learn how to breathe smarter and live healthier! #air #pollution #wellness ==== Thank You To Our Sponsor! Puori Click here https://puori.com/drg and use code DRG for 20% off the already discounted subscription prices. ==== 00:00:00 - Importance of Exhaust Fans and Ventilation 00:00:42 - Air Quality, Health, and Breathing Healthy Air 00:01:30 - Steps to Optimize Air Quality and Pollution Stats 00:02:20 - Global and Personal Impact of Poor Air Quality 00:03:57 - Introduction to Air Quality Index and Key Pollutants 00:05:52 - Long-Term Effects: Respiratory Health and Ozone Exposure 00:07:30 - Vulnerable Populations and Heart Health Risks 00:09:55 - Mental Health and Fertility Effects of Pollution 00:11:52 - Pollution’s Link to Cancer and Major Carcinogens 00:13:13 - Causes of Poor Air Quality: Natural and Human Factors 00:15:35 - Major Contributors: Industrial, Vehicle, and Agricultural Emissions 00:18:09 - Health Disparities and Regulatory Challenges 00:20:25 - Monitoring Air Quality and Timing Outdoor Activities 00:21:53 - Improving Indoor Air Quality: Ventilation and Purifiers 00:23:55 - Benefits of Houseplants and Humidity Control 00:24:11 - Cities with the Worst Air Quality 00:27:31 - Cities with the Cleanest Air 00:29:42 - Personal Experience with Clean Air and Final Thoughts 00:30:51 - Encouragement to Share, Stay Informed, and Closing Remarks

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0:00.0	One of the most important things you could do for your indoor air health is putting on the exhaust fan when you cook.
0:05.0	You'd be shocked how many people don't ever turn on the fan.
0:08.0	And think about it, how often do you turn on the overhead fan when you cook?
0:11.0	And it's actually really important because the combustion reactions that happen when cooking actually pollute the indoor air.
0:17.0	And that can affect your respiratory system, your heart, your brain, your fertility. So the more your food is steaming, the more you have to turn on that overhead fan. And really important, make sure that exhaust doesn't just diffuse into your attic. Make sure that that overhead fan leads to an outdoor reservoir. That's an easy and cheap way to optimize your air in your home.
0:40.4	All right, everyone, welcome to heal thyself.
0:42.1	Today, we are going to tackle a topic that affects every single person.
0:48.0	You have heard me talk about air quality at nausea.
0:51.5	So much, right?
0:52.5	I talk about air purifiers, air filters.
0:55.4	But it's really important for us to understand that the air we breathe is going to impact our overall health, just as much
1:01.2	as the food you're choosing to eat. Right. A lot of us really prioritize, I'm going to eat healthy
1:06.1	this year. But a lot of us don't think about I'm going to breathe healthy this year. It's just as important
1:11.8	as those things. If you have a really nice water purifier, but you're not doing anything for your
1:16.2	air, for the air you breathe more than we drink, more than we eat, we're missing the point.
1:22.1	We really, really got to dive deep into this. Air quality matters, how it impacts your body matters,
1:26.9	and we're going to talk a little
1:27.8	bit about in the United States where you're going to find the best and worst air. By the end of this
1:31.3	episode, you're actually going to have some actionable steps in order to optimize the air quality
1:37.3	that you're being exposed to. Whether you're living in the number one of the five of the worst air
1:42.5	or you're living in number one of the five of the best air or you're living in number one of the five of the best
1:45.2	air, you still want to optimize your home. So we're going to go over all these things. And for
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