Why air?
Everything begins with a breath. Air is an essential part of life. We enter this world with our first breath. We leave it with a final exhalation. We determine how many breaths lie in between and the quality of the air we breathe every day.
Air is essentially a mixture of various gases—nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and noble gases—as well as water vapor.
And yet, it is so much more…
Healthy Through Breathing
- Our primary source of nourishment: the air we breathe.
- All organs require the air we breathe.
- It stimulates blood circulation and the lymphatic system.
- It harmonizes glandular function and strengthens the chest and abdominal muscles.
- It supports the skin’s elimination processes and accelerates healing.
- It boosts efficiency and concentration.
- It is part of the body’s natural cleansing process.
On average, we inhale and exhale about 11,000 to 12,000 liters of air per day. We derive more than 90% of our energy from this natural source. However, three-quarters of this available energy is exhaled again unused! In cases of illness and with advancing age, this efficiency rate is even lower.
Lack of air promotes:
- Sleep disturbances
- Poor concentration
- States of exhaustion
- Stress
- Headaches/migraines
- Pain sensitivity
- Malaise
- Depression, and much more
Air in its many facets
Air, in its many facets, is present always and everywhere. We find it in the desert, by and in the sea (as oxygen within the water), in the rainforest, in the Arctic, in every city, in every car, in every house, and in every refrigerator.
Wherever there is air—or oxygen—there is life. And air quality plays a role in determining our health.
WHAT IS AIR POLLUTION?
Air pollution is a subset of environmental pollution. Under the Federal Immission Control Act, air pollution is defined as an alteration in the natural composition of the air—specifically caused by smoke, soot, dust, fine particulate matter, aerosols, vapors, or odorous substances. In addition to allergens, viruses, and bacteria, airborne household pollutants—such as dust, pet dander, dust mites, mold, and synthetic fragrances found in everyday products—also play a significant role.
Pesticides can also be detected in the air and are transported over long distances by the wind. The World Health Organization (WHO) identifies air pollution—both outdoors and indoors—as the primary environmental risk factor for public health. Indoor air pollution levels are typically five times higher than those outdoors.
It is well established that coarse, fine, and ultrafine airborne particles have adverse health effects, particularly on the respiratory and cardiovascular systems. While some of these particles originate from outdoor air pollution, they can also be generated indoors through the combustion of heating and cooking fuels and via reactions involving certain volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
This leads to common health issues such as irritation of the eyes, nose, and throat, and can result in catastrophic consequences, including cancer.
POLLUTANTS OF BIOLOGICAL ORIGIN
Microorganisms such as fungi and viruses play a crucial role in the development of various respiratory diseases. Molds release numerous substances that contribute to the onset or worsening of conditions including bronchitis, COPD, pneumonia, asthma, and other allergies. This issue is not limited to indoor spaces in damp, old buildings; it can also occur in new constructions. Since we spend around 90% of our time indoors, maintaining the quality of the air we breathe is extremely important.
What is passive air purification?
Other air purifier manufacturers may have good intentions and succeed in capturing some airborne pollutants—for instance, by using HEPA filters.
However, this also entails a further risk. Passive filter systems collect contaminants in a single location where they can proliferate undisturbed. Particularly when passive air filters are operated intermittently (e.g., 8 hours a day), the accumulated microflora is released back into the air in sudden bursts, effectively turning the unit into a system that distributes pollutants. Consequently, purification occurs only during limited periods of operation.
Active air filters with WELLFUME AirClean
WELLFUME AirClean systems not only capture all types of microflora, mold, bacteria, viruses, aldehydes, etc., but also break them down “instantly” into their chemical constituents—a process known as cold combustion—leaving behind only carbon dioxide and water vapor.
This ensures continuous, “active” air purification. Consequently, no pollutants are released into the environment, and you always breathe purified air.
Fragrances
Our sense of smell frequently acts—both consciously and unconsciously—as a key factor in our well-being. When we perceive a scent as pleasant, we associate it with something positive and feel better; conversely, if we find a scent or odor unpleasant, we link it to negative aspects or memories, and our mood suffers.
Consequently, the specific scent is just as important as a pleasant indoor climate. Some manufacturers attempt to mislead us by layering a wide variety of scents until we perceive nothing but a chaotic jumble of fragrances. These layers can cause individual, seemingly harmless substances to form unintended compounds, thereby increasing indoor pollution and creating an unpredictable health risk.
Formulas from various fragrance manufacturers
“Fragrances in everyday products” are produced from non-natural oils; the industry increasingly turns to synthetic fragrance oils that mimic the scent of natural substances but no longer contain any natural essences.
WELLFUME AIRFRESH Scent Concept
Wellfume has set out to revolutionize this formula by eliminating all potential airborne impurities and subsequently adding a natural, pleasant fragrance. By purifying the air beforehand, no unexpected chemical compounds are formed, allowing the scents to be perceived in their true, natural form.
Proven effectiveness of air purifiers
Our air purifiers have been tested by renowned institutes and laboratories, and their effectiveness has been confirmed.
- Reduces >99.99% of all viruses, bacteria, mold spores & odors.