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MY Favorite Plants

Posted by Samuel Benjamin on Sunday, January 3, 2010, In : Environment 
 

English Ivy- absorbs volatile organic compounds and air pollutants

Lemon Balm- scent improves moods

Peppermint- enhance alertness and improves memory. MIGHT suppress appetite

Gardenia- antidepressant effectively

Golden Pothos- decreases ozone

Areca Palm- filters airborne particles
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Indoor Pollution

Posted by Samuel Benjamin on Thursday, October 29, 2009, In : Environment 
Estimates vary that indoor pollution can be between 5 and 10 times the pollution outside your home. Open up your windows a enough to allow some air transfer for at least some part of the day. Next, consider natural air cleaning plants.

The New Ecologist made a list of the top 10 anti-pollution houseplants. They rate the best as:

  1. The Feston Rose plant
  2. Devil’s Ivy
  3. Phalaenopsis
  4. English Ivy  (My personal favorite)
  5. Parlor Ivy
  6. African Violets
  7. Christmas Cactus
  8. Yellow God...


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The Polluted House

Posted by Samuel Benjamin on Saturday, July 11, 2009, In : Environment 
You mop the floors, vacuum the carpet and dust the shelves to keep your home clean.

But the indoor air could still harbor mildew, mold, bacteria, pet dander and other contaminants that could compromise your health.

The National Women's Health Information Center offers this list of symptoms that could be triggered by indoor air pollution:

  • Throat, eye and nose irritation.
  • Frequent fatigue.
  • Persistent headaches.
  • Feeling dizzy.
  • Wheezing and asthmatic symptoms.

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