5 Unexpected Health Benefits of Houseplants

Did you know? House plants aren't just good for their aesthetic purposes - they have some pretty impressive health benefits as well! Research has shown that placing houseplants all throughout your home at the Lake of the Ozarks can have incredibly positive effects on your health and your mental well-being (and they can be great home staging tools!). Here is a quick overview of some of the unexpected benefits of houseplants.


1. Houseplants Increase Oxygen Levels
When humans inhale and exhale, they breathe in oxygen and breathe out carbon dioxide. During the process of photosynthesis, however, plants actually "breathe in" carbon dioxide and "breathe out" oxygen, thus raising the oxygen levels in your home. Having more oxygen in the air you breathe can have a number of positive health benefits, such as:
  • Reducing Headaches
  • Counteracting Insomnia
  • Improving Sleep
Did you know that simply having more oxygen at your disposal could make such a difference?

2. Houseplants Clean The Air
Allergies and colds often result from microscopic toxins floating around in the air. Houseplants actually remove these toxins from the air as they absorb chemicals such as carbon monoxide and even formaldehyde. Breathing in fresh, clean air can have marvelous effects on your family's health.

3. Houseplants Can Help Combat Allergies
Having plants in your living space can actually cut down on your allergies. For adults who have only recently begun to spend consistent time around plants, this is mainly thanks to their cleansing properties. For children who are raised in an environment with plants, this is thanks to their cleansing properties and the fact that being around allergens from a young age can help build up your immune system.

4. Houseplants Increase Humidity Levels
Some people complain about increased humidity levels, but having sufficient moisture in the air has enormous health benefits. People living and breathing in humid air have been shown to experience less dry skin and fewer colds, dry coughs, and sore throats.

5. Houseplants Promote Happiness And Healing
Even the experts can't quite explain this one, but multiple studies have nonetheless shown that having plants in your environment make people happier and help them to heal more quickly. Taking care of plants has been shown to have an especially positive impact on both mental and physical well-being.

Don't Forget To Include Houseplants In Your Staging Strategy!
With so many wonderful benefits, it's no surprise that houseplants around your home should be a staple in your home staging efforts! If you'd like more tips for successfully selling your Lake of the Ozarks home, give the Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate team a call. We would love to help you out with the process!

Stay connected with Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate, LLC!

2011 REALTOR Salesperson of the Year
Missouri Association of Realtors

Gattermeir Davidson Real Estate, LLC
752 Bagnell Dam Blvd., Suite A
Lake Ozark, MO 65049

Office | 573.365.1555
Fax | 573.365.1766

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

5 Home Buying Mistakes To Avoid

Lake of the Ozarks offers a Great Shopping Experience!!

Ozarks Amphitheater GRAND OPENING