Healthier Home, Healthier You
As we get older, we often start to think more about our health.
When we’re in our 20’s, we eat and drink what we want, sleep too little and generally fail to take care of our bodies properly.
Why should we? We feel great, and our bodies are still young. They can take it.
Then, as we start to get a little older, our lifestyles start to have an effect.
Late nights catch up with us, one heavy meal can lead to weight gain and bloat
Our bodies are talking to us, and we have to pay attention.
We make lifestyle changes, we want to drink more water,
And if you are like us we read a guide that provides documentation on the best filtration systems and installed one in our home.
We try to exercise, we visit the doctor more, and we want to make our homes healthy as well.
One issue that might be a problem with your home is black mold and other unhealthy substances
These must be checked and if a problem is found we need to look into getting rid of black mold and other substances that can make us unhealthy.
But, did you know that your décor can also affect your health?
Dark, cluttered rooms can have a negative effect on both our mood and our health.
Making us tired, grumpy and even depressed, all of which can lead to physical symptoms.
However, it can be easy to make a few changes to your décor that will create a healthier and happier home.
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Let the Light in
SourceOver winter time when we don’t get as much sunshine, many of us suffer from a seasonal affective disorder.
One of the main reasons for this is a lack of light and vitamin D.
If your home is dark and doesn’t let much natural light in, you can feel these symptoms all year around.
Try opening things up a little.
This could mean that you need larger windows, or even to switch some of your rooms around.
If you spend most of your daytime hours in your lounge, but it’s at the back of the house and doesn’t get any sunshine, you may want to have a bit of a swap.
If this isn’t possible consider creating an outdoor space so that you can spend more time relaxing in the sun.
Paint Your Walls
As you can see, light can make a huge difference to your mood, and it’s not just natural sunlight that does it.
Paint your walls plain, light colors and you might find that you feel calmer and more relaxed and that you can get a much better night’s sleep.
If you want to add some color, do it with paintings, prints, and photographs that make you smile and feel happy.
Declutter
A cluttered room can lead to a cluttered mind.
Making it harder to relax and sleep, and even causing a tripping hazard.
Have a massive declutter, getting rid of anything that you no longer need or want.
Then make sure everything that is left has a neat and tidy home.
Adding plants and flowers is a wonderful way of making your home look more cheerful and improving your mood.
Here are some the Best House Plants for your home.
But, it can also affect your health by improving the quality of the air and reducing the risk of dampness.
Check out this guide to some of the best houseplants that have health benefits.
I hope this has inspired you to take a look at your home and see what improvements you can make.
Start with just opening up the curtains and letting in the light and of course my big one is to Declutter.
You will feel so much better about it.
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