Grains of Paradise. Thereâs an enchanting new flavor blowing towards America from the exotic shores of Western Africa. Even its most familiar name â Grains of Paradise â delights the imagination and tempts the palate with the promise of culinary adventure. This intriguing spice, often described as a vibrant blend of ginger, cardamom, and pepper, seems to be just as valuable in the medicine cabinet as it is in the spice rack.
According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the ideal humidity range for humans is between 30 to 60 percent relative humidity. The ideal is somewhere around 45-55%.
Optimum Indoor Relative Humidity Levels - Do You Need a Humidifier? Have you noticed the symptoms of low humidity, such as dry and itchy skin and eyes, sore throats and sinus pain? Before you jump to conclusions and buy a humidifier, itâs best to be sure of whatâs causing the problems. A hygrometer, (humidity meter), will tell you for sure if the humidity is too low. They are not expensive so buy one now and see what it says. Youâll find that humidity levels vary throughout the day. This is normal. Some variation is always to be expected. What you want to avoid is prolonged exposure to low humidity. A relative humidity level between 40% and 50% is generally considered to be the most comfortable. Anywhere from 30% to 60% is acceptable, but ideally you want to avoid the extremes of that range. Too low, and you get the problems mentioned above. Too high can cause problems as well. Keeping humidity below 50% is recommended to help control dust mite populations, for example. For most people, a humidifier will be beneficial during cold weather. The best models have full humidity control where you set the desired level and the machine will turn itself on and off when needed.