Fresh Air
Recently, my family and I spent 56 hours traveling to Australia.
During this time, we were in either airports, airplanes, or cars. Not once during this time did we get some fresh air, as we were cooped up inside. When I finally did step outside, and breathed in the fresh Australian air, I realized how much I had missed it, fresh air.
After inhaling deeply several times, my exhaustion and travel weariness seemed to ease a little. I felt more alert, more energetic, and simply much better. It was as if some of the stress of traveling such a great distance was lifted. Even though it was a cold and rainy winter day in my wife’s homeland, I welcomed the fresh air, and was not eager to go back inside.
Perhaps we take it for granted, at times, but fresh air is certainly vital to life. In fact, research has shown that people who stay indoors often need fresh air in order to remain healthy. Many studies have been performed over the years, and all evidence points to the fact that people who seldom step outdoors for fresh air are generally less healthier than those who spend time outdoors.
Indoor plants help to promote good health, as they release fresh air, or oxygen, through their leaves. Not only this, indoor plants help to absorb carbon dioxide and other harmful contaminants floating throughout the air, making it easier to breathe.
Air conditioning and other air improvement devices can become quite expensive if used often. The more houseplants in a home, the lower the overall energy bills, studies show. One study by NASA recommended having 15 to 18 houseplants per home, with each plant being at least 6 to 8 inches in diameter.
There are many fresh air plants to consider when buying houseplants for your home. Some of the more popular include the Boston Fern, English Ivy, Snake Plant (or Mother In Law’s Tounge), and the Areca Palm. Various indoor orchids, lilies, and other ferns are also good house plants for your fresh air needs.
Not only do house plants bring much needed and essential fresh air into your home, they also help to beautify your house, as well. House plants help to create a more pleasant and peaceful environment, as plants have been known to help relax people.
Hospitals noted through the years that those patients who have plants in their rooms are less often to use pain medication, and have lower blood pressure and heart rate. Plants are relaxing.
So, if you are looking for a way to give your house an inexpensive remodelling, why not consider adding some houseplants to your shopping plans. Enjoy!