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3 Ways To Keep Your Home Healthy

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When people think about having a healthy home, they usually think about how much fruit and veg they’re eating and how much exercise they’re doing. While these things are essential, it’s also important not to overlook how keeping your home clean and dry is a vital part of the health of your family. Your house could be the reason a member of your family has allergies or keepings getting ill. So what does it mean to have a healthy home and how can you make sure yours is one of them.

Check for Water Damage

Did you know that people can get very sick if they are exposed to water damage and that people who have spent a lot of time in water-damaged buildings have been reported to have suffered numerous health problems including fungal sinusitis, abnormalities in T and B cells, central and peripheral neuropathy, asthma, sarcoidosis, respiratory infections, and chronic fatigue? Unfortunately, water damage is something that could be hidden in your home so it’s important to listen out for leaks and drips as there could be something going on and you don’t realize it. As soon as you do find that your home has any evidence of water damage, then you need to seek help from an expert in water damage restoration because even the smallest cases of water damage can result in rapid mold growth which can spread within the insulation of your home and other places where you can’t see it.

Embrace Fresh Air

Getting fresh air is vital for your health so even if it’s cold and you don’t want to go outside, make sure that you open the windows at some point each day and let the stale air from inside your home out and let the fresh air in. Doing this will also help reduce the growth of mold, which loves to grow in warm, dark, and moist conditions. Opening the windows is also a great way to remove dust which can cause allergies and reduce condensation. Fresh air in your home will increase the levels of oxygen and ventilation, which can help improve your concentration levels, and your blood pressure and heart rate. It can also help to give you a stronger immune system and encourage higher serotonin levels, which improve your mood, and help with your digestion.

Invite Plants Into Your Home  

Having plants in your home is also an excellent way to filter the air indoors as they absorb CO2 and eliminate harmful toxins and freshen up the air. Research from NASA shows that houseplants can remove up to 87 percent of air toxin in just one day. Indoor plants are also known for reducing your stress levels and boosting your mood too so this makes them perfect housemates for a happy and healthy home not to mention that Plants lovely in your home and bring in nature and give you something to care for and look after. Some of them can even help you to sleep better too.

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