Just a decoration for house plants

Why should you spend your hard-earned money on a house plant? Sure they can help decorate your house and even, in some cases, be used to cover that ugly stain on your wall. However, you are probably unaware of the many health benefits plants provide. It has been proven that house plants can clean the air, reduce stress, and even prevent allergies. Cleaning the Air One of the wonderful benefits to having house plants is that they are natural air purifiers. Most of us already know that plants remove carbon dioxide and provide oxygen, but they also remove many other toxins. Research done by NASA shown that a few of the toxins plants filter are:

Benzene- A very common solvent which is known to irritate skin and eyes as well as cause dizziness and even headaches if high levels are inhaled.

Trichloroethylene (TCE)- Used in several industrial products such as paints and adhesives. Is considered a potent liver carcinogen.

Formaldehyde- Used in particle board, foam insulation and even furniture. It can irritate your eyes and throat and cause headaches and even asthma.

Nature’s Stress Ball

Indoor plants seem to relax people. Bruno Cortis, M.D., who is a cardiologist from Chicago, says that house plants have a calming effect and cause people to be more optimistic. Many companies have even reported that after placing plants around the office they noticed an increase in morale and in some cases even creativity.

Plants Prevent Allergies?

Most people, including myself, believe that plants cause allergies, and they are 100% correct. However, it has been proven that if you expose children to “allergy villains” (allergens) early in life that they tend to build an immunity to those specific “villains”. It works basically like an allergy shot. Given small doses of the allergen that you’re allergic to causes you to build up a tolerance to it.

Read the Labels

Now you know that plants have several great health benefits, but like most things, they can have a downside. I cannot stress enough that you read the printed labels on the plant pots and plant stakes. Understand the plants benefits and research it. Find out what allergens it may contain. You need to consider others that live with you or colleagues that you work with. If they have severe allergies the plants can make them feel worse it this case.

All-in-all plants do wonders for a home or even office. They create a serene, breathe easy environment. If you are looking for natural ways to help boost your immune system as well as feel better I definitely suggest buying some house plants.