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How to Make Your Home Support Your Health

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Your surroundings and environment can have a major impact on your wellness. Unfortunately, you don’t always have control over them. For instance, if your office is making you stressed or sick, you might not have the freedom to do much about that.

That’s why it’s important to exercise control over your environment when you can. For instance, your home is one place where you can make changes to ensure it better supports your overall well-being.

Do you want a home that keeps stress and sickness at bay? If so, consider the following tips.

Freshen the Air

Relaxation is a major component of wellness. When you’re stressed out, you’re more prone to headaches, fatigue, stomach conditions, and a wide range of other unpleasant health issues.

There are many ways you can guard against this. A simple tactic involves freshening the air with a relaxing scent, such as lavender. Being able to breathe in fresh, calming air when you step into the house can help you reduce tension.

Install an Air Purifier

This is an investment, but the health benefits are worth the cost. Some studies actually indicate that the harmful effects of poor indoor air quality may be greater than those of outdoor pollution. By installing an air purifying system in your home, you’ll be able to remove contaminants, keeping you (and other members of the household) safe.

Don’t Let Water Accumulate

The kitchen and bathroom are two spaces in the home where water can easily puddle on the floors or splash on the walls frequently. When this happens, dry those areas up immediately. Allowing water to leak into spaces within your home leads to moist environments that are ideal for mold growth. Breathing in mold can lead to serious health issues, such as lung infections.

Use Natural Pest Remedies

No one likes the idea of a home that’s infested with bugs and other pests. However, if you choose the wrong pest control methods, you could expose yourself to chemicals which may negatively affect your health in the long run. You’re better off using a natural remedy instead.

Sanitize Your Sponge

Cleaning your kitchen regularly is essential to your overall health. A lot of bacteria can roam free in the kitchen if you’re not proactive. That said, you could also expose yourself to bacteria if you don’t sanitize the sponges used for this very purpose. Luckily, sanitizing a sponge is as easy as wetting it and heating it up in the microwave for about a minute. It’s also a good idea to replace your sponges with new ones every two weeks.

Remember, your home is one of the few places where you have significant control over your environment. Taking these basic steps can make a big difference in the well-being of you and your family. 

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