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“Green” Sleep – Best Air Purifying Plants to Have in Your House

April 16, 2018 by Sharon Fennell Kennedy | St. Petersburg, FL: Pinellas County Leave a Comment

In 2014 the Center for Disease Control (CDC) labeled sleep deprivation a public health epidemic with serious consequences including depression, ADHD, cardiovascular disease, obesity, Type 2 Diabetes, and hormone imbalance. Sleep deprivation has also been linked to inflammation and is a common culprit for symptoms like bloating, fatigue, headaches and foggy thinking.

This alarming data comes at a time when fewer of us than ever are getting the daily recommended amount of sleep which is 7 to 9 hours nightly for adults and 8 to 10 hours nightly for teens. The search for sleep has become a cultural obsession, fueling the rise of an entire industry. But, let’s face it – with glaring laptop screens and demanding work and school schedules, sleepless nights aren’t going away anytime soon.

Sleep is a priority for people trying to get their health in check. One easy solution for better sleep at home is houseplants. Certain types of plants possess sleep-inducing, air-purifying properties, and incorporating them throughout your living space can improve your sleep, your health, and your decor!

Jasmine: Studies have shown that jasmine works like a sedative to ease anxiety and help people fall asleep faster and experience deeper, more restful sleep.

Lavender: According to the National Sleep Foundation, lavender can lower your blood pressure, heart rate, and cortisol (stress hormone) levels to help induce sleep. Use as a potted plant or try rubbing the essential oil into sheets.

Aloe Vera: This succulent takes in harmful toxins in your home and is easy to care for.

English Ivy: Especially effective for anyone with asthma or allergies. It can reduce air mold spores by up to 94% in 12 hours.

Boston Ferns: Said to be one of the best air purifying houseplants, these ferns remove formaldehyde from the air and act as a natural humidifier.

Gerbera Daisy: Found by NASA to remove cancer-causing benzene found in cigarette smoke, detergents, pesticides & other synthetic materials.

Snake Plant: Highly recommended for bedrooms because of its unique ability to absorb significant amounts of carbon dioxide at night, replacing it with oxygen.

Related Reading and References:
Your Guide to Healthy Sleep (PDF) – Comprehensive guide to sleep and why it matters. (www.nih.gov)
How Much Sleep Is Enough for My Child? (www.kidshealth.org)
How Much Sleep Do You Need? (www.berkeleywellness.com)

About the author

Sharon Fennell Kennedy is a grant writer specializing in non-profits and a real estate blogger for The Mesimer Team – REMAX/Metro in St. Petersburg, FL. She enjoys antiquing and repurposing flea market finds, yoga, walking and reading. You can connect with Sharon on www.estelia.com or www.sharon-kennedy.com

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