Have you ever stopped to think about the air around us? It’s literally keeping us alive every day and we so often take it for granted. That being said, clean air doesn’t just happen on its own.
There are thousands of factors that contribute to the air we breathe, good and bad. It’s important for us to take a stand and help contribute to our environment in a positive way, and one way we can do that is by celebrating National Love A Tree Day.
Clean Air is Essential
We’re sure you’re wondering how trees and clean air are related and the truth is they’re intimately intertwined.
Trees produce oxygen and absorb carbon in the environment and as most of us know, we need oxygen to survive.
Trees are literally giving us what we need and absorbing what is harmful to us. Once trees release that clean air, the benefits are overwhelming.
Not only does it help sustain our environment, but it helps sustain our health. Although there are obvious benefits to clean air such as reduced allergy symptoms and cleaner lungs, it also contributes to factors such as our mood and digestion.
As you may or may not know, serotonin is essential for regulating mood and anxiety. The production of serotonin in the brain is directly related to a number of factors, one being our oxygen intake.
If our oxygen intake is low, it may lead to less serotonin, resulting in feelings of anxiety and depression. Same with digestion. In order for our digestive system to function correctly, oxygen is essential. If our intake is low, our digestive tract will suffer.
How Are HVAC Systems and Air Quality Related?
Although the air outside is important, the air circulating indoors is equally as important, which means a fully functioning HVAC system is a necessity.
Typically indoor air quality is actually 2-5 times worse than the outdoor air quality because the airflow is significantly more congested.
We assume that pollution can’t exist indoors, but unfortunately, that’s not the case. In fact, you should think of your HVAC system as an indoor tree. They clean the air, conserve energy and retain moisture, all benefits we need when it comes to breathing in air that will provide the most benefits to us.
Celebrating National Love A Tree Day
With all of this being said, what better way to honor our environment (and our bodies) than celebrating National Love A Tree Day.
If everyone reading this planted one tree, we could help combat climate change, clean the air we breathe and provide habitats for wildlife. These are all benefits that trees provide and we can’t think of a better way to heal our environment.
Although we’re always in need of more trees, we also need people who are willing to take care of our current ones. You can also celebrate this holiday by filling up a bucket of water and watering the trees that make up your favorite park or neighborhood. It may seem insignificant, but this small act can help change our world.
As you can see, we’re passionate about keeping our outdoor air as clean as possible, but more than that, we want to help you increase the air quality in your homes and businesses. If you have any problems with your HVAC system, be sure to call Paul The Plumber. We are your reliable Derry heating and air conditioning experts.
