Natalie's Wellness Tips

Houseplants- how they benefit your health!
Houseplants- how they benefit your health!

Nothing adds more beauty and comfort to our homes and offices than the lush flowers and foliage of indoor plants. Bedrooms, bathrooms, kitchens, cubicles… There really isn’t a space a houseplant can’t enliven. Just add light and water, and you’ve got a growing indoor oasis. Bringing plants into your home is aesthetically pleasing and plants can offer strong health benefits as well!  

Multiple studies have proven that indoor plants keep you healthier and happier, offering both psychological and physical health. 

I want to focus on a study that I read from NASA about the role of houseplants in cleansing the air. Their studies have shown that certain houseplants are exceptionally good at cleansing the air. NASA recommends having 15-18 houseplants for an 1,800 square-foot house. While not all of us have room for quite that many plants, even just a few can be effective.  Experts suggest that filling as little as 2% of the room with plants will make an impact. 

 

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