Overview
- Dr Asiya Maula, a GP at The Health Suite, shares practical household measures presented as guidance rather than new research or policy.
- She says improving indoor air quality may help by opening windows daily and using extractor fans, as prolonged indoor pollutants can contribute to inflammation.
- She advises opting for milder, fragrance-free cleaning products because repeated exposure to harsh chemicals in enclosed spaces may irritate the body over time.
- She recommends reducing pesticide use in homes and gardens and washing fruit and vegetables thoroughly, noting particular concern for children’s low-level exposures.
- She urges cutting back on ultra-processed foods linked to obesity, insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, emphasizing incremental changes over perfection.