A beauty shop shop's air quality can really become unhealthy fast. The chemical fumes released from products used for perms, coloring, manicures, and pedicures can cause acute symptoms for customers and chronic problems for technicians who work there.
Using an air purifier designed to protect everyone from airborne chemicals that off gas is even more important than using capes to protect their clothing. And you would never think of not using a cape, right? Here are 3 types of filters that your cleaner should have in order to work.
Carbon---Long known for its ability to remove gases, odors, and chemicals, this type of filter is essential. Activated carbon---and a lot of it (15 lbs) ---guarantees that gaseous pollutants will be eliminated.
A potassium iodide additive increases the filter's effectiveness at removing the volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) that are so often present in products such as nail polish and remover, and coloring agents to name a few.
This combination has proven to be effective in top salons and can often go a long way towards helping your shop exceed the minimum air quality requirements in your town. Being able to offer the latest products and services and still keep the air smelling fresh will inspire your clients to spread the good word about your salon.
Pre-Filter---As its name suggests, this type comes before the other filters. Generally there needs to be two of these---a large and medium particle filter. Since hair is particulate matter, it only makes since to have filters in the cleaner that can take it out of the air as well.
Putting these filters first traps particles that you can see, and saves the other filters from becoming needlessly clogged. The benefit to your shop is that you spend less on replacing filters, less time on maintenance, and your purifier gets to work to clean the air continually.
HEPA-This is the type of filter used to clean the air in hospitals. This is important to have because people come to your shop in various degrees of health. Designed to remove particulates as small as.3 microns in size, this can remove not only microscopic particles, but will also remove bacteria and viruses that tend to piggy back on smaller particles.
The importance of fresh air cannot be over exaggerated. And removing chemical and particulates that can adversely affect both short and long term health is not only a smart business move, but the right thing to do.
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Monday, April 25, 2011
5 Simple Solutions for Healthy Family Eating
It can be overwhelming to decipher all the nutritional information that's available when putting together healthy meals. When children are involved, it gets even more complicated; getting them to try new things is really tough! As a Health Coach, mother of 3 grown children and grandma of 5, I have learned a few simple things that can make the whole process easier.
1) Make breakfast a priority for everyone. Eating a nutrient-dense breakfast means you'll start the day with the energy you need for work or school. So even if it means getting up 15 minutes earlier, make breakfast part of your morning routine. Need more incentive? People who eat breakfast regularly are less likely to have weight problems and health issues.
2) Get hooked on smoothies. Smoothies are a smart choice because they are quick, easy, and portable. It's easy to mask some really good stuff in what looks like a shake. My 9-year-old grandson's favorite includes frozen berries and acai puree, a banana, flax meal, ground chia seed, cranberry juice, protein powder and -- of all things -- fresh spinach! A little cinnamon enhances the flavor and is good for blood pressure, cholesterol and may even help regulate blood sugar.
3) Make a weekly menu plan. Plan meals in advance and then create your grocery list based on that plan! This helps you make the decision to eat right - well in advance of when hunger strikes. (And you actually have the ingredients you need in the house!) That's a lot less risky than waiting until you are on the way home from work and starving. That's when you're tempted to drive through a fast food place and pick something up -- all because you waited until then to think about dinner. Be sure to get input from the kids about their menus. They'll be more likely to eat what you prepare. Make it a family project and you'll be glad!
4) Make Sunday 'Food Prep' day. Try this: spend 2 hours on Sunday afternoon chopping veggies for the week, for salads and for roasting or stir-frying. If the kids are old enough, let them pitch in. Cook a pot of brown rice or quinoa to keep in the fridge to add some whole-grain goodness to any meal. Saute several chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces and freeze in small bags. You now have the ingredients for a variety of quick and highly nutritious meals!
5) Sit down together and enjoy mealtime as a family. Crazy as it sounds, sitting isn't always the norm. How many times do you find yourself standing to eat as you read the day's mail? Your digestive system has to work harder, so sit, and feel better for it. You know the benefits of eating with the family -- even if that is only one person. Relax, take a deep breath and be grateful together for the food you have planned together. You'll feel great, knowing you personally prepared it for the nourishment of those bodies you want to live with for many years to come!
As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Paula helps busy women transform their lives by gradually changing their diet and lifestyle. She offers personalized 1:1 coaching, Small Group Coaching, plus group webinars to unravel the confusing information about healthy eating. Those who know Paula are very familiar with her passion and style. Learn more at http://www.simplynutrition.org.
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1) Make breakfast a priority for everyone. Eating a nutrient-dense breakfast means you'll start the day with the energy you need for work or school. So even if it means getting up 15 minutes earlier, make breakfast part of your morning routine. Need more incentive? People who eat breakfast regularly are less likely to have weight problems and health issues.
2) Get hooked on smoothies. Smoothies are a smart choice because they are quick, easy, and portable. It's easy to mask some really good stuff in what looks like a shake. My 9-year-old grandson's favorite includes frozen berries and acai puree, a banana, flax meal, ground chia seed, cranberry juice, protein powder and -- of all things -- fresh spinach! A little cinnamon enhances the flavor and is good for blood pressure, cholesterol and may even help regulate blood sugar.
3) Make a weekly menu plan. Plan meals in advance and then create your grocery list based on that plan! This helps you make the decision to eat right - well in advance of when hunger strikes. (And you actually have the ingredients you need in the house!) That's a lot less risky than waiting until you are on the way home from work and starving. That's when you're tempted to drive through a fast food place and pick something up -- all because you waited until then to think about dinner. Be sure to get input from the kids about their menus. They'll be more likely to eat what you prepare. Make it a family project and you'll be glad!
4) Make Sunday 'Food Prep' day. Try this: spend 2 hours on Sunday afternoon chopping veggies for the week, for salads and for roasting or stir-frying. If the kids are old enough, let them pitch in. Cook a pot of brown rice or quinoa to keep in the fridge to add some whole-grain goodness to any meal. Saute several chicken breasts and cut into bite-sized pieces and freeze in small bags. You now have the ingredients for a variety of quick and highly nutritious meals!
5) Sit down together and enjoy mealtime as a family. Crazy as it sounds, sitting isn't always the norm. How many times do you find yourself standing to eat as you read the day's mail? Your digestive system has to work harder, so sit, and feel better for it. You know the benefits of eating with the family -- even if that is only one person. Relax, take a deep breath and be grateful together for the food you have planned together. You'll feel great, knowing you personally prepared it for the nourishment of those bodies you want to live with for many years to come!
As a graduate of the Institute for Integrative Nutrition, Paula helps busy women transform their lives by gradually changing their diet and lifestyle. She offers personalized 1:1 coaching, Small Group Coaching, plus group webinars to unravel the confusing information about healthy eating. Those who know Paula are very familiar with her passion and style. Learn more at http://www.simplynutrition.org.
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