Now that another winter is upon us and we re all closing up our homes, offices and schools, lets do something to insure we not only reduce some of the indoor pollutants, but in the process add beauty and oxygen to our closed environments. Plants supply many human needs through their use as food, medicines, energy, building materials etc. Dr. Wolverton points out that plants are the lungs of the earth. They produce the oxygen that makes life possible, add precious moisture and filter toxins. Indoor plants can perform these essential functions in your home or office with the same efficiency as a rainforest in our biosphere.
Plants work by cleaning the air and neutralizing pollution.
Plants can significantly reduce pollutants such as formaldehyde. They can be placed in problem areas, such as a bedroom or kitchen with cabinets and furniture made of formaldehyde-releasing particleboard or pressed wood. In office environments or schools, most furnishings are composed of these materials that release toxins. The next time you want to make a healthy contribution to your home, office or school, why not contribute a green plant, Naturally. Gloria Gilbere, N.D.,D.A.Hom.,Ph.