This new year is still looking a bit different than year’s past. But it is a great time to prioritize your health and wellbeing for 2021. Here are some ways to stay healthy this year.

Create a Tropical Escape

Use plants around your home to create a tropical escape. Consider floor plants for a dramatic effect, or add hanging plants and trailing plants to add interest and texture. Incorporate flowering plants like Anthuriums or Bromeliads to add color, and use decorative pots to complement your decor.

Read our blog Creating a Tropical Paradise for more details. 

Clean the Air with House Plants

Add one 8 or 10-inch potted plant per 100 square feet to reduce indoor pollutants and increase a room’s humidity. House plants scrub the air of toxins, reduce cold and flu symptoms, and can even decrease respiratory illness symptoms.

Sleep Better

Plants and flowers help relax your mind and body, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep. Snake Plants are a good choice for the bedroom, as they emit oxygen at night helping promote sleep. Other good choices for the bedroom include Aloe Vera, which is a great air purifier;  Lavender and Rosemary, promote relaxation; English Ivy and Peace Lily increase humidity and help you breathe easier.

Read more on the benefits of house plants here.

Eat Healthier: Grow Your Own Food

Winter is the perfect time to start your seeds for Spring planting. Start planning your vegetable garden now, so you can have a bounty come harvest time. Or try growing a tray of microgreens and add a fresh garnish to winter soups, stews and salads.

Eat Healthier: Spice up your Meals

Herbs grow great indoors all years. Using fresh herbs in meals adds a punch of flavor to dishes all year long.

Here are some tips on growing herbs indoors. 

Reduce Stress

Display flowers in your kitchen, bedroom and office to feel calmer and more relaxed. Viewing fresh flowers in the morning has been proven to increase mood and reduce stress. For an added bonus doing the day, keep flowers in your office to increase creativity and improve productivity.

Read more about the Power of Flowers

Be Happier

The presence of flowers increases dopamine and serotonin levels, making us happier. The fragrance of flowers is proven to decrease stress and improve mood.

Enjoy Nature

Sit back and enjoy all nature has to offer. Attract birds to your yard by setting up a bird feeder. Use a few varieties of bird feed and watch the range of birds that will visit for a snack.

Read more about Attracting Birds to Your Yard. 

Take Time for Self-Care

Self-care is essential for a balanced life. Indulge yourself with a skincare treatment. Protect your skin from the elements with sunscreen and lip balm. Get cozy and relax. Build a fire, light a few candles, and just breathe. Making yourself a priority is a great way to stay healthy this year.

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