Your House Is Making You Sick

About this video

• Video Title: Your House Is Making You Sick
• Channel: Bryan Johnson
• Speakers: Bryan Johnson
• Duration: 00:15:49

Overview

This video explores common household contaminants and provides practical solutions to minimize exposure and improve health. Bryan Johnson walks through different areas of his home, highlighting sources of toxins in the entryway, air quality, kitchen, bedroom, and general living spaces. He emphasizes the importance of systems and habits for creating a healthier living environment.

Key takeaways

• Entryway Contaminants: 85% of outside contaminants are tracked into the home in the first four steps. Removing shoes at the door is crucial to prevent lead and pesticides from entering.
• Indoor Air Quality: Toxins enter homes through windows, vents, and even gas stoves. Using air quality monitors can help identify issues like PM2.5, VOCs, and CO2 levels. A Merv 13 filter in the HVAC system is recommended, but ensure it's compatible with your system.
• Essential Detectors: Smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and radon detectors are vital for home safety. Radon is a significant cause of lung cancer and should be tested for.
• Kitchen Hazards: Water can contain heavy metals, PFOA, and microplastics. Reverse osmosis water systems are recommended for filtering contaminants.
• Plastic and Pans: Minimize plastic use in the kitchen and opt for wood, ceramic, or food-grade stainless steel. Avoid non-stick pans due to potential PFOA content; choose stainless steel or cast iron instead.
• Gas Stove Alternatives: Gas stoves release harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxide. Switching to an induction stove is suggested.
• Cleaning Supplies: Scented sprays and air fresheners can release VOCs, which can turn into formaldehyde. Opt for less toxic cleaning alternatives.
• Sun Exposure Management: While sun is beneficial, UVA rays through windows can cause skin aging and increase melanoma risk. Consider window films and controlled sun exposure.
• Flooring and Air Filtration: Hard floors are easier to clean than carpets, which harbor more dust, allergens, and microbes. Vacuums with HEPA filters are recommended for reducing microplastic particles.
• Light and Sleep: Blue and white light at night can disrupt melatonin production and sleep. Using dim red LED lights in the evening can improve sleep quality.
• Bedroom Environment: Blacking out the bedroom to eliminate light significantly improves sleep quality. Using a noise machine can help smooth out environmental sounds. Pink noise is recommended.
• EMF Considerations: While research is ongoing, keeping Wi-Fi routers outside the bedroom and disabling phone Wi-Fi, mobile, and Bluetooth at night are suggested precautions.
• System Building: Creating systems and habits for health, like maintaining a clean home, automates healthy choices and reduces anxiety.