My mother-in-law has been living with brain cancer for almost 3 years now, last year- indoor air quality almost killed her. A leaky boiler was seeping carbon monoxide into the house and she was amazingly lucky that she got herself to the hospital in time to treat CO poisoning. Since then she & everyone she knows have invested in a Carbon Monoxide monitor. Do you have one?

Fact: According to the US Environmental Protection Agency, indoor air quality is one of the top five environmental health concerns. Given that people spend about 90 percent of their time indoors, it's important to do what you can to reduce indoor air pollution. Action: Check out the EPA website to see 3 easy tips to improve & monitor indoor air quality. http://www.epa.gov/iaq/is-imprv.html
Or try these tips from dailygreen.com
1. Clean and vacuum regularly to remove dust, dirt, and particulates that build up indoors; be sure to change vacuum filter bags or clean dirt cups often, to ensure that the dust and dirt doesn't end up back in your home.

2. Use the power of nature to help clean the air indoors – buy some plants! Plants remove chemical quickly from the air, and can actually thrive on substances that can be harmful to people.

3. Use materials that and furnishings that are non-toxic – including wall finishes, caulks, adhesives, upholstered furniture, and carpeting.

4. Use natural cleaning products, which contain no volatile organic compounds or toxic chemicals.

5. Invest in good HEPA air filters to help purify the air in your home, and be sure to change filters often.

6. Remove your shoes when you come indoors, and prevent a host of dirt, dust and other particles from spreading throughout.

7. Never smoke indoors.

8. Check air and furnace filters at least every two months, and replace or clean regularly.

9. Encase your mattress and pillows to protect against dust mites.

10. Take steps to ensure that your home remains mold-free.