Tips on How to Live and Breath with California's Santa Ana Winds
The winds are formed when the inland Mojave and Sonoran Deserts are cold. Known as downslope winds, air is drawn through the mountains down into the Los Angeles Basin, Orange County and northern San Diego County. These dusty winds reach speeds of up to 70 mph, which qualifies as hurricane force.
There are a few things southern Californians can try to counteract the negative effects caused by the positive ions in the Santa Ana winds. First, slather on a heavy duty moisturizer, body lotion and lip balm. Rehydrate yourself with plenty of water or juice. Protect your skin from the dust with long sleeves, and a hat or scarf will keep your hair from flying into tangles. Natural fiber clothing will help reduce static electricity. Use anti static dryer sheets in the laundry and try a static guard spray on the couch and other fabrics. Indoors, use water to help produce negative ions with a small desk fountain, an aquarium, bowls of water, or a humidifier. Or try a commercial negative ion generator and static guard. Plants are always welcome indoors and also help clean the air. And just remember, it is winter and you're still in that tee shirt!
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Laura Zinkan is a freelance writer and artist in Los Angeles. You can share her vision of Los Angeles at her web site http://www.AngelCityArt.com . She also cultivates a gardening site http://www.theGardenPages.com with tips and photos of California native plants.
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