"Beijing air pollution | protect Olympic athletes health"

"If regular engagement in physical sports and healthy exercise have multiple positive effects on the healthy sports of individuals of all ages, there is also  relationship between the effects of breathing in air pollution and light pollution on drag racing health, cycling health and  quantity of pollutants in air and  intensity of human physical activity. People who devote themselves to sports and exercise in open air urban environments or Beijing air pollution can feel discomforted by air pollution"

The consequences of breathing  exhaust fumes on our Olympic athletes health.

 Carbon monoxide from car pollution and  traffic fumes extremely toxic gas that is odorless, colourless and therefore difficult to detect, carbon monoxide attaches itself to red blood corpuscles, taking  place of oxygen. These corpuscles then transport less oxygen to the tissue cells and muscles that need them  and they often die as a result. Extremely light pollution containing carbon monoxide ( few milliliters per cubed metre) are sufficient to cause serious lesions and  dramatic loss of energy with headaches and lethargy as side effects. Resulting in adverse effects on our Olympic athletes health and their overall performance in competition. Indeed the effects could even leave our top athletes with serious allergies and asthma triggers in the future.  IOC: Beijing Air Quality Could Put Athletes at Risk -   

Do you know how many litres of air we breathe during our different sporting activities. Air inhaled (in litres/minute) whilst resting: 6...commuters walking:alt=" Olympic athletes health, image" 15...cycling, jogging,  30...climbing stairs: 30-40...intensive  jogging rowing or uphill cycling: 60-100...endurance running: 60-100.

  Traffic Pollution Studies.

• Our study demonstrates that continuous exposure to traffic pollutants impairs sperm quality in young and middle-aged men.             Dr Michele De Rosa University of Naples

•  Traffic-related air pollution remains a key target for public health action in Europe.                                                                         Dr Nino Kunzli, University of Basel, Switzerland                              

•  66 per cent of people with asthma say that traffic fumes trigger their asthma symptoms.                                                                  Talkasthma  UK March 2006. 

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  Drag Racing Health  

 alt="drag racing health, image"  Drag racing is a very popular sport both within Australia and Worldwide with thousands of loyal fans and spectators.

Willowbank raceway can boast crowds of 40,000+ at their main events like winter nationals and Australian nationals  with entrants and spectators from all corners of Australia.  spectators can expect to see many hundreds of unique supercharged Automobiles vying for the honor of beating the pre-set time barriers over the quarter mile raceway.

These same drag racing spectators can also expect to breathe in the equivalent of twelve months intense urban air pollution in the form of carbon monoxide, diesel and special alcohol/ethanol based fuel fumes over the 3 day event, which in turn can leave them with permanent respiratory problems in the form of Asthma, Allergies and indeed MCS ( multiple chemical sensitivity) from this toxic overload.

Children of these spectators are least 3 times more vulnerable in these extreme conditions and can finish up with permanent respiratory damage in later life.

However drag racing is a great spectator sport and is enjoyed by all the family, But please be aware of the dangers of toxic overload whilst enjoying these events and wear some form of respiratory protection whether this be in the form of face masks or alternatively Personal Nasal Filters. further details on   traffic fumes and people

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  Many Sports  and cycling  enthusiasts tend to mouth breathe, that is bypass your nose and breathe through your mouth, Remember "If you don't use it you lose it" This also applies to mouth breathing. Our respiratory system is quite complex and designed to capture the majority of airborne pollutants by nature, this is achieved through  mucus generation within our sinus cavities which in turn capture and immobilize dust and airborne particles.                                                                                                                                                                            alt="Olympic athletes health, image"

Whilst breathing through the nose has multiple benefits, breathing through the mouth creates many negatives.

For those who desire a long and healthy life  it is always better to practice nose breathing 24 hours a day, and whilst this is extremely important for those who desire a long and healthy life, this is particularly important for snorers in that they need to reform the natural habit of nose breathing during waking hours, which in turn carries through to their sleeping hours.

The lungs are a primary control of our energy levels. they extract oxygen from the air we breathe primarily as we exhale, and because the nostrils are smaller than the mouth, air expelled through the nose creates back pressure when we exhale. effectively slowing the air escape and giving the lungs more time to extract necessary oxygen. when there is balanced oxygen-carbon dioxide exchange the blood maintains balanced pH. If carbon dioxide is lost too quickly as in mouth breathing, Oxygen absorption is decreased to the vital organs and muscles.alt="Beijing air pollution, graphic"

The nostrils and sinuses filter and warm the air entering the lungs. mouth breathing bypasses this important function and can leave you with severe asthma. The sinuses also produce nitric acid (NO) which helps to destroy harmful bacteria in the respiratory system. dehydration accelerates when mouth breathing due to water loss in lower bronchial tracts.

Correct nasal breathing helps to reduce hypertension and stress leaving you with the feeling of well being and total relaxation and you better perform.

Always breathe through your nose for cycling  or any sporting  exercise activity. If you have to open your mouth to breathe or you lose control of your breathing STOP, normalize or take control, then resume the activity. Do not  encourage or try to mouth breathe or over breathe when exercising.
Are you aware that correct breathing is one of our most important Involuntary bodily functions, Find out why it is so critical to ensure that you always Breathe Right.

                                                                              .Mouth Breathing vs. Nose Breathing

   Product Benefits 

Breathe easy Nasal Filters® have been developed to filter air and also ensure measured steady breathing through the nose without over-breathing  ensuring that your body receives  correct balance between oxygen  and carbon dioxide, all of which gives you a feeling of Vitality and Well-being.

Whilst the nasal filters open the airways to allow ease of breathing through the nostrils, a slight pressure is applied to the sensory points situated within the entry to the septum. This slight pressure stimulates the bodies natural self curative abilities, helping to release muscular tension  allowing the bodies natural energy force to evolve which in turn stimulates the sinuses and airway passages

                                                 alt="air pollution protection, graphic"                                           Wearing Nasal Filters  click  pictures to enlarge

 It is strongly advised to use  nasal filters or alternative protection if physical  sports or exercise activity is undertaken in light pollution or car pollution  urban environments to avoid carbon monoxide exhaust fumes and airborne pollutants.

Benefits to You                                                                                                                        alt="clean air exercise, image"

• 100% Drug Free, latex free therefore no drowsiness or side effects.
• Traps exhaust fumes, smoke, airborne chemical vapours plus minute dust particles and pollen spores within  filters
• Instantly improves quality of air you breathe.
• Opens nostrils and helps you breathe easier.
• Easy and discreet to use.
• Can be easily worn whilst exercising
• Three different sizes. Small- Medium - Large.

• They fit into your pocket and purse.   

• 100% natural allergy remedy.                                                                                                                                         

•  24 +hours protection each filter.
• Balance your respiratory pattern

  last modified  06/07/2008

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