February 18, 2016

MINIMIZE POLLUTION IN BIG CITIES

As we know, the air in major cities in the country tend to be unhealthy. How not, the urban environment which is usually minimal with green trees coupled with the many high rise buildings, passing vehicles, until the smoke from the plant would make the air in the city becomes unhealthy. In fact, many people who have to spend their daily activities in a big city to work, attend school, or even do live in a big city. Here are some tips that we can do to minimize air pollution in large cities.


The air is filled with dangerous particles would have a devastating effect if it is often inhaled by the respiratory tract. In some cases, air pollution can cause acute respiratory infection ARI and also clotting or blood coagulation and contraction of the muscles. To avoid this, we have to wear a mask if you are outdoors. Not only masks like the normal surgical mask or mask fabric of the handkerchief, but wear a mask of the type n 95 that can cover your nose and mouth perfectly. This mask will be very good in the air filter is full of harmful particles. We can wear this mask when driving or being near the highway.

Although it looks trivial, but drink water in great numbers, which is at least 1.5 to 2 liters could actually help your body withstand exposure to air pollution. White water is believed to support the body to detoxify various toxic and harmful particles and remove them through urine and sweat. Moreover, be diligent washing hands before eating or while preparing food. By washing hands, a variety of pollutants attached to the hand can we lose so we will not be easily exposed to pollution.

If we lived in a big city where air pollution is high enough, we should regularly exercise every day. With a more active body, the body was able to ward off a variety of harmful pollutants. When exercising, the heart will pump more oxygen and make the lungs become healthier. Just make sure that you also do not exercise at the time and place where air pollution is high-high because of course it is not good for the body.