Placing plants throughout your home is one of the best ways to improve the look and feel of any space, but plants are more than just pretty decorations. There are a number of different health benefits associated with being near plants, and in this brief article, we will go over five of them.

1.    Plants enhance your mood

One of the primary benefits of having plants around you at home is that they significantly improve air quality by absorbing harmful airborne pollutants such as carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. One of the many benefits of increased oxygenation can be an elevated mood. When people feel happier, they are also more productive, which is why many offices will place plants throughout the areas where employees work.

2.    Plants lower your stress and anxiety levels

There is a bacterium found in household plant soil called Mycobacterium vaccae that has been shown to trigger the release of the neurotransmitter Serotonin. Serotonin is a mood stabilizer that can not only improve the quality of your sleep but can also lower your stress and anxiety levels.

3.    Plants reduce fatigue

There are a few different ways that plants can help combat the effects of fatigue. First and foremost, because plants lower your anxiety, they inherently give your more energy, but in addition to that, they also act as a buffer to noise pollution. Too much noise can lead to a condition known as sensory overload, which has been shown to cause fatigue.

4.    Plants can minimize the occurrence of headaches

Because plants are so effective at improving air quality, they are also a great way to reduce the occurrence of headaches and migraines. Humidity, toxic carbons, strong odors, and loud noises are among the leading cause of headaches. Plants directly combat each one of these culprits by cleansing the air, increasing the humidity in your home, and buffering loud noises.

5.    Plants can ease the symptoms of respiratory ailments

Dust, allergens, pet dander, and other airborne pollutants can aggravate the symptoms associated with respiratory conditions such as asthma and bronchitis. Again, plants are one of the most effective ways to improve the air quality in your home. They do a great job at filtering out these harmful pollutants, which can have a positive effect when it comes to reducing the symptoms of respiratory ailments.

Plants don’t need to be expensive or difficult to maintain

Some people think that plants are expensive or otherwise require a ton of maintenance, but that doesn’t need to be the case. There are some inexpensive, 'easy plants' you can buy that will bestow all of the health benefits listed above, such as a Peruvian Cactus, for example. Not only will a cactus require hardly any maintenance, but by cutting a cactus, you can actually multiply the number of plants in your home for free.

Summary

Plants are more than just top-notch interior design features; they are also one of the best things for improving your overall health and well-being at home. Not only can plants enhance your mood, but they can also lower your stress levels, reduce fatigue, minimize the occurrence of headaches, and reduce the symptoms of respiratory ailments. Also, plants don't need to be expensive or difficult to maintain; by buying and cutting a cactus, you can very inexpensively enjoy all of the health benefits listed above.