Whether you are an active person, always divided between office, outings, and important meetings, or you are a woman in love with the privacy of your home and you prefer to enjoy more free time spent in the privacy of your own home, it is very important that the environment to give your home what you are looking for, that is, relaxation, peace of mind, to help you recharge your batteries and to be able to focus on your daily challenges.
The way you choose the furniture in your living room and bedroom can matter a lot, but just as important is to make healthy choices about the decor elements in your home. And here the plants have an unexpectedly big role. To benefit from all their advantages, it is necessary to have a medium-sized plant at 10 square meters of housing.
8 benefits of houseplants
Houseplants improve breathing
Plant photosynthesis helps to increase the level of oxygen in the home, because, in this way, carbon dioxide is absorbed by plants, instead of which oxygen is released.
This process ceases during the night, except for one special category, namely succulents, which are excellent for both a flower garden and the interior of a home. Their great advantage is the different looks, which is why they are so sought after and appreciated.
They are very useful at night, especially in the bedroom, because the process of photosynthesis continues even in the absence of light.
They are beneficial for better concentration
For students, pupils, or, in general, people who have to spend hours studying, plants have the potential to increase their ability to concentrate by up to 70%.
The study conducted by The Royal College of Agriculture, England, obtained similar results even for classrooms that had planted.
They help you stay healthier
The Dutch Product Board for Horticulture conducted a study that revealed the general effects of the presence of plants in an enclosed, office space.
According to this study, plants reduce the level of fatigue, protect against colds, headaches, and the Agricultural University of Norway also concluded that the rate of illness in offices decorated with plants has decreased by 60%.
They reduce the chances of developing diseases
Houseplants are very useful in preventing minor ailments such as colds, sore throats, or dry cough, according to an analysis by the Agricultural University of Norway.
Problems with dry skin can also be alleviated, thanks to indoor plants. This is also due to the process of photosynthesis, which has the effect of releasing water vapor. Plants release 97% of the water they receive, so a corner full of plants can significantly increase the humidity in an apartment, which means fewer breathing problems.
They purify the air in the house
Air quality is very often affected by the environment. For those who live in an urban and usually crowded area, pollution is a real problem.
However, a NASA study showed that indoor plants in the home can remove about 87% of toxins from the air, within 24 hours.
They keep the stress away
Houseplants can help trigger feelings of well-being, helping you to calm down and be optimistic. In addition, plants have the property of lowering blood pressure due to their nature to relieve stress.
They make your headaches go away
Houseplants release oxygen while consuming carbon dioxide, reducing the chances of breathing in the closed air that contributes to headaches.
They can make your insomnia go away
Since plants release oxygen, this can help you improve your sleep quality.
They keep the cold and fever away
Houseplants increase the humidity and reduce the amount of dust in the air by up to 30%, thus reducing the factors that favor the cold.
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