On July 4th the mission district in San Francisco is full of fireworks. They start in the afternoon and run until 2-4am. In the midwest, where I was raised, fireworks happened on July 3rd or 4th depending on the day of the week. Every park had their own fireworks display. They normally started around dusk and would last for 30-40 minutes. Families would BBQ all day at the park and leave after the festivities.
Now, living in San Francisco, it is a totally different celebration. I don't hate fireworks but having these firebombs flying over my home is pretty scary to me and my pets. Fireworks are suspended particulate matters (SPM). This means they are solids or liquids that are sent through the air from combustion. This can cause effects in the environment and the body.
SPM levels such as Carbon Monoxide (CO), Nitrogen Oxide (NOx), hydrocarbons, Sulfur Dioxide (SO2), increase to high levels in air during firework shows. Pregnant women, children and those having a chronic asthma are most vulnerable to these exposures.
These high levels can cause problems with these areas of the body:
Since fireworks can have negative effects on the body, chiropractic can help restore and relax the nervous system leading to better health of organs, glands and systems. Even if you feel as though you are not impacted by fireworks, we can help keep your body working properly and prevent pain and disease. Contact us today!
References:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/317189#:~:text=Barium%20is%20a%20white%20liquid,to%20appear%20on%20X%2Dray.
https://www.thermofisher.com/blog/metals/fireworks-depend-on-metals/
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