The Atmosphere Air Purifier Recently Passed Rigorous Scientific Testing to Become the First Asthma & Allergy Friendly Certified Air Purifier

Ada, Mich., Feb. 12, 2009 - According to the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA), asthma and allergies affect one out of four Americans. AAFA and Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) developed the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program to help people with asthma and allergies find products that fit their needs. The program recently announced the first air purifier to pass the certification's rigorous standards and testing ─ Amway Global's Atmosphere® Air Purifier.

"This certification process is very thorough and difficult, but our scientists have developed the Atmosphere Air Purifier to meet the strictest guidelines for air purity. We're honored to have the first air purifier certified by AAFA under its new testing program," says Andy Gamm, Amway Global Brand Manager ─ Air Purification.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the air inside your home could be more polluted than outside. The Atmosphere Air Purifier automatically monitors and protects the quality of your home's environment. Atmosphere effectively reduces odors and removes up to 99.99 percent of airborne particles that are drawn into it, stopping allergens as small as 0.009 microns. These include particles such as pollen, bacteria, dust mites, viruses, smoke and other allergens.

The Atmosphere Air Purifier earned the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Mark after passing scientific testing conducted by ASL at accredited laboratories. Products being considered are measured against scientifically designed testing protocols and rigorously enforced testing procedures. If they meet the criteria, these products are declared more suitable for asthmatics and people with related allergic sensitivities. They're identified by an asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Mark, making it easy for consumers to spot the products that fit their needs.

An Atmosphere air purifier can clear and clean the air in a 390 sq. ft. room in approximately 30 minutes with a technology that features three pre-installed filters. The ClarusTM filtration system combines a pre-filter for larger particles, a High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filter for smaller particles, and a carbon filter to remove odors. The carbon filter has a surface area equivalent to 366 football fields and effectively reduces smoke, cooking, pet and other household odors. Atmosphere only operates when needed, eliminating unnecessary noise and reducing energy consumption, earning the air purifier an ENERGY STAR® rating.

Atmosphere products are available exclusively through Amway Global™ Independent Business Owners. The Atmosphere Air Purifier has a suggested retail price of $971.50 and can be ordered by visiting AmwayGlobal.com.

About the asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program
The asthma & allergy friendly™ Certification Program was developed and launched in the United States by Allergy Standards Limited (ASL) in partnership with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA). All products that are considered for the certification are tested in accredited laboratories on pre-agreed standards that were devised by ASL and approved by AAFA. Both ASL and AAFA must approve all test reports before a product is awarded the certification mark. ASL is an independent company specializing in product certification. AAFA is a nonprofit organization and the leading U.S. patient advocacy and education organization dedicated to controlling and finding a cure for asthma and associated allergies.

About Amway Global
Based in Ada, Mich., Amway Global is part of the Alticor group of companies, founded by the DeVos and Van Andel families. Alticor is led by Steve Van Andel, Chairman, and Doug DeVos, President. Global sales for the Alticor group of companies, which include Amway, Access Business Group, Alticor Corporate Enterprises (ACE), and Amway Global (formerly Quixtar), exceeded $8.2 billion in fiscal 2008.

Have you done everything?

By now we have all been convinced that regular physical activity, no matter what type, is something that our kids need. We have preached the benefits, and told ourselves that we have done all we can. But I really think most of us have missed the most important part, and that is leading a "fit lifestyle" ourselves! There is no substitute for practicing what you preach when it comes to being active. The do as I say, not as I do crap will not work today, and really never worked well anytime! This blog is dedicated to helping families become more active together.
There are many reasons for parents to exercise but perhaps the best is the residual impact it has on the entire family. I have seen this happen personally in my family. The more I began to exercise regularly, walk or play with the dogs, or just take a walk, the little ones want to tag along, and this begins to happen very quickly. The more I began to focus on what I eat the more my family began to focus on it, and I think it could be the same for every family, so lets get started on a active lifestyle, for ourselves, and our families, because someone has to start!!!
The first thing to know is that you all must walk before you can run, and you must try to make things fun when the kids chose to tag along (this is a good thing). Start with a 20 min. (or so) walk in the mornings and/or afternoon that really turns into some really quality family time, as you walk, talk ,and spend time together, This is a really easy way to start a "exercise program" (that sounds impressive huh!! lol) that is fun and everybody con do!
There are many more fun and easy ways to exercise at home, and I will share what I have learned about that in future blogs! I will also share what has worked for me and my family, as far as diet, nutrition, supplements, motivation , and anything else that I have used to to promote a healthier lifestyle for my family!