Adding Plants to Your Home for Health Sake

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I used to have plants in every room. Even air fern in the bathroom (remember them?). Not so much anymore. I found an interesting article about the many benefits of having plants in your home. Here's some reasons why: * Researchers have found that rooms with plants in them have less dust and mold. * Leaves and other parts of a plant act as a natural filter to catch air born allergens and particles. * Spider plants can raise the humidity in a room by 10%. House plants can raise the moisture to the air and help in lowering the risk of colds, flu and skin itch caused by dry air. * English ivy, asparagus fern, and dragon tree are good air scrubbers. Carpets, printer toners and inks, paint, cleaners and other indoor objects can give off pollutants that are called volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These build up in the air and irritate eyes and skin. * Avoid plants with pollen or spores.