Air Quality for Sleep, Recovery, and Brain Health with Mike Feldstein

From the impact of wildfires and trapped pollens indoors to
unseen pollutants like VOCs, off-gassing, and cooking byproducts,
this conversation spans practical solutions. Dr. Stephanie and
Mike outline protocols ranging from simple measures like opening
windows and incorporating plants to investing in advanced air
purification systems. They also cover geographical nuances,
addressing challenges in different climates, from mould concerns
in cold and humid regions to issues faced in arid environments.


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Notably, the episode explores the critical link between air
quality and cognitive health, providing invaluable insights for
those looking to enhance overall well-being in the new year.
Don't miss this informative conversation with Mike Feldstein—it's
a comprehensive guide for anyone seeking to optimize their health
through better air quality.


Episode Overview:
0:00 Intro
1:20 Introduction to the conversation on air quality
3:53 Air Quality Day and the Importance of Clean Air
7:09 Understanding the Impact of Wildfire Smoke on Indoor Air
Quality
13:06 Furnace Filters and the Importance of Clean Air
18:52 VOCs and the Impact on Air Quality
22:12 Air Quality Affects Brain Performance
30:39 The Importance of Clean Air for Travelers
39:33 Importance of Clean Air for Better Sleep Quality
43:33 Placement of Air Purifiers in Bedrooms and Other
Areas
46:50 Improving Sleep Quality with a Simple Tip
50:18 Easy, Low-Cost Solutions for Improving Indoor Air
Quality
53:36 Cooking Outside and the Importance of Ventilation in
Homes
57:57 Importance of Checking Bathroom Fan and Range Hood
Functionality
1:06:47 The Jaspr Unit's Modern Design and Aesthetic Appeal
1:15:25 Understanding Fallow Time in Surgical Operating
Rooms
1:18:31 Affordable Pricing and Lifetime Warranty for Air
Purifiers


Bio:
Mike Feldstein, is the founder of Jaspr and air quality expert.
He leveraged his experience in wildfire restoration and air
quality consulting to start Jaspr, a premium air purifier
company, to innovate in air science and technology. His purpose
is to protect air quality and boost human health using the latest
in air quality science and tech.


Resources Mentioned:


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The Long-Run Economic Consequences of High-Stakes Examinations:
Evidence from Transitory Variation in Pollution -
https://www.aeaweb.org/articles?id=10.1257/app.20150213


Air Quality and Error Quantity: Pollution and Performance in a
High-Skilled, Quality-Focused Occupation -
https://www.journals.uchicago.edu/doi/full/10.1086/698728


Indoor Air Quality and Strategic Decision Making -
https://pubsonline.informs.org/doi/10.1287/mnsc.2022.4643


Associations between illness-related absences and ventilation and
indoor PM2.5 in elementary schools of the Midwestern United
States -
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412023002179


NASA’s Plant Science is Rooted in Earth and Shoots for the Stars
-
https://science.nasa.gov/science-research/biological-physical-sciences/nasa-plant-science-is-rooted-in-earth-and-shoots-for-the-stars/


Connect with Mike on:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jasprco/


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