Plants can cost a pretty penny , but choose the ones best for your home and you could even see a difference in your overall health .
BY KERRI TALLMAN
Clear the air : Air-purifying plants Plants like peace lilies , pothos , rubber plants , spider plants and snake plants can improve air quality by releasing water vapor into the air , increasing humidity . This can help improve respiratory and skin health by offsetting dry environments . Common low-light plants like the peace lily can catch allergens or other airborne particles to help with allergy relief . There are very few houseplants that produce pollen . Many houseplants absorb toxic substances , such as formaldehyde , benzene and trichloroethylene found in man-made materials .
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Stress-free setting Research has shown plants in the home reduce stress levels by almost 40 percent , reminding us of the outdoors and nature , according to author and wellness expert Emma
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Mills . Working with plants , repotting ( tips below !) and reorganizing your setup can be therapeutic and can help with anxiety and depression . Plus , just looking at bright shades of greenery in an office setting can instantly lift your mood and change your energy .
Let ’ s get physical While fake plants are easier to maintain , having real plants may sharpen your attention and boost your productivity , especially useful in work-from-home environments . In fact , plants may change your whole outlook on work as being exposed to natural elements increases job satisfaction and commitment to an organization , according to a study of Amazon employees . Plants may help you recover from illness faster . Research by Texas A & M University revealed that people recuperating from surgery surrounded by greenery required less medication and had shorter hospital stays than those who did not .
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FROM CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLANTS TO FIT YOUR LIFESTYLE , TO TRANSFORMING YOUR BEDROOM INTO A SAFE HAVEN , MAKE SURE YOU ’ RE PUTTING YOURSELF AND YOUR SPACE ABOVE ALL .
BY KERRI TALLMAN AND EDELINDA BAPTISTA
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