
Ever wonder why you feel so good when you look at a Christmas tree? It may be more than just fond memories as we uncover the many benefits of plants in this blog.
Indoor plants clean the air we breathe by absorbing toxins like carbon dioxide and emit oxygen in return. In fact, NASA found that common house plants could remove up to 87% of air toxicity in only 24 hours! Another study in Norway discovered that plants can reduce fatigue, coughs, sore throats and other cold related illnesses by more than 30% by increasing humidity and decreasing dust.
Additional healing benefits were discovered by an MD in Chicago who noticed that hospital patients with a garden view recovered more quickly than those who had to look at a wall. Even just one glance at a plant has been shown to lower blood pressure and reduce muscular tension related to stress.
The advantages of plants continue at the workplace by helping people to relax and focus. One company added plants so that employees were no more than 45 feet from greenery. As a result, administrators noticed production, creativity and problem solving increased.
With windows closed and heaters on air can become stagnant and toxic this season; but keep in mind that indoor plants are a simple and beautiful solution that can even decrease your stress!