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A dehumidifier is an important appliance that helps in reducing mite allergies and mold production during the humid seasons. Mold, which will thrive in high humidity, is dormant or dies as the humidity decreases. Dust mites also die when the humidity is consistently below 50%. You should remember the dust mites that develop in your bed depend on you for their source of humidity, so it is important to always use mattress covers, pillow covers, and box spring encasings.

Reducing levels of humidity by using dehumidifiers and monitoring with a gauge will ensure that you keep low levels of humidity within your home.

A common summer complaint from most people is not of the heat, but the humidity. Too much moisture in the hot summer air can literally turn the area you live in into a sauna, and instantly break you into a sweat. It can also create breathing problems, insomnia, and many skin infections.

Another problem associated with high humidity is that of mold. While being unpleasant to the eye, mold patches also can create a serious threat to your health, especially if you already have asthma and/or allergies. Once again these spores can die if you keep the humidity low. As mentioned before, dust is something else that can be decreased and eliminated if you keep the humidity low (below 50%).

A dehumidifier will take moisture from the air while utilizing a refrigeration system. The water that is removed from the air collects within a tank in the machine. In some models the water can then be removed through a hose connected to the water drain in the kitchen or bathroom, or wherever you choose.

Most dehumidifiers function approximately within 64 - 90 F temperature limit and 40% - 95% relative humidity limit. There are some that can function under temperatures as low as 44 F, which makes them perfect for uses in the colder areas of the home such as the basement. If you are planning to put your dehumidifier in a basement, consider purchasing the pump model over a non-pump one. While a pump model can be more expensive, it is capable of emptying its water tank on its own, which will save you the trouble of running up and down the stairs carrying heavy tanks full of water, and assures you peace of mind as you are not always going to be home.

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yoga has had resurgence in popularity over the last few decades and new classes form everywhere every day. Thousands of new teachers are certified every year, but with such a large percentage of new teachers, how can we be sure we're getting the yoga knowledge and teaching ability we seek?

The different schools of yoga are really all based on the same movements, or yoga asanas, but they do it in different tempos and combinations in order to achieve specific results. The school's stated purpose can be a good place to start. For example, if you're looking to lose weight, you'll want one of the quicker-paced schools. If you're looking for spiritual repose, you may prefer a slower-paced yoga with longer holds. This is largely a matter of personal preference, and several schools may all meet a single type of need, so don't give up if the first one you choose isn't what you hoped for.

Finding the right kind of teacher to whom you'll respond isn't always easy. In the first place, there is no real certification processed or approved training sequence. Without these standards almost anyone can hold themselves out as professional yoga instructors.

Find out what kind of training a proposed teacher has had. What school of yoga did he study? How many hours did he put in before becoming a teacher? A program that includes not only learning, but also practice teaching sessions, and is around 200 hours seems to be standard. You'll find some certification programs that take a year or more to complete, and those that are an intense weekend of correspondence-type study. Expect to pay more to and learn more from the former. Avoid the latter altogether.

Also check his experience. How long has he been teaching? Usually, the longer the experience, the better the teacher, but if he's new, don't rule him out on that alone. Talk to some of his students. What do they like about him and what would they change? How do they feel after a session with him? compare their answers with your ideal of a yoga instructor.

If you're new to yoga, you may want to have a discussion with a potential instructor. Find out how she got into yoga, and what styles and schools she's tried. Ask what she focuses on the most in her classes - strength? Flexibility? Balance? Meditation? Does she limit the size of her classes? If you're attending for a specific medical reason, such as high blood pressure or back pain, make sure she has experience with those conditions.

Some good clues to look for are 1) is the teacher enthusiastic about yoga and its myriad of benefits for students? 2) Does he seem knowledgeable, using sanskrit names for the asanas? These things don't guarantee expertise, of course, but they indicate a good amount of time spent in study.

After you've checked her credentials and chosen your yoga instructor, try a few lessons before you commit to any length of study. You'll want to assure yourself that you and she are compatible as student and teacher. Do you like the routines she leads? Do you find her instruction easy to follow? Does she give individual help when you need it? Does she provide demonstrations? Does she care about her students and watch over them carefully to assure they are doing the asanas correctly and in a way they aren't prone to injury? Does she correct not only with words, but also with gentle physical repositioning? Are you overly sore when you finish a session? This may be a sign of an unbalanced routine and another teacher may be in order.

Again, don't be discouraged with a bad teacher. Just try again. There's always another, better, yoga teacher just around the corner.

Michael Russell Your Independent guide to Yoga