If you could make simple changes to your home that are scientifically proven to not only extend your life but also improve its quality, you would, right? Well, then get ready to make a change. We've put together the best tips on how to make your home healthier.
ContentHow to Make Your Home Healthier: Check Your Home for MoldTip 2: Prioritize Indoor Air QualityHow to Make Your Home Healthier: Stock Up on Nutritious Whole FoodsTip 4: Filter Your Drinking WaterHow to Make Your Home Healthier: Optimize Lighting for Circadian HealthTip 6: Reduce Exposure to Harsh Chemicals
From checking your home for mold to cooking with the whole family, these research-backed tips are easy to implement. WomanEL is confident they will help you transform your space into a home for a healthier, happier life.
How to Make Your Home Healthier: Check Your Home for Mold
Mold is a type of fungus that lives on plant and animal materials. It can be found on building materials such as wood and drywall, furnishings such as carpets and curtains, and even books and boxes. Mold grows best in damp, poorly ventilated areas and reproduces by producing spores.
There is virtually no way to eliminate all mold in a room; the way to control mold growth indoors is to control the source of moisture. It is important to have good ventilation in your home to minimize indoor humidity and prevent mold growth.
Tip 2: Make indoor air quality a top priority
Poor indoor air quality can cause or contribute to the development of infections, lung cancer, and chronic lung diseases such as asthma.
Possible sources of poor indoor air quality often include our own daily activities (cooking, heating, cleaning, etc.) and the release of pollutants from products and objects (furniture, walls, candles, etc.).
It is important to regularly ventilate the house, use HEPA filters, and replace filters in the air conditioner.
We also shared life hacks on how to set up a home office so that you can work with pleasure even in winter.
How to Make Your Home Healthier: Stock Up on Nutritious Whole Foods
May you always have healthy food in your fridge, Source: freepik.com
Proper organization of the fridge promotes healthy eating and healthy snacks. This can bear huge fruits when it comes to extending life.
“Real, whole foods support overall health by providing essential nutrients, antioxidants, and fiber. They promote heart health, digestion, and mental well-being,” says nutrition coach Whitney Cardosi. “When we cook at home, we control the ingredients and ensure that our meals are free of the excess sugar, preservatives, and unhealthy fats that are commonly found in processed foods.”
Conversely, eating a lot of processed foods is associated with an increased risk of developing chronic diseases. For example, obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Tip 4: Filter your drinking water
By filtering your water, you can enjoy all the benefits of water without worrying about contamination, with minimal expense and without harming the environment. Test your water and choose a filter that removes harmful microorganisms or chemicals that concern you.
These toxins can damage DNA, disrupt hormones, and accelerate aging.
How to Make Your Home Healthier: Optimize Lighting for Circadian Health
The lighting in your home can have a significant impact on your sleep-wake cycles. They are critical to your overall health and longevity. Use full-spectrum bulbs during the day to mimic natural daylight, and dim, soft, non-glare lighting at night to help your body get the signal to sleep.
A 2019 study published in the journal Nature found that exposure to bright artificial light at night disrupts melatonin production, leading to poor sleep and an increased risk of chronic diseases. Consider blackout curtains or sleep masks in the bedroom, as well as smart lighting systems. These can help by adjusting brightness based on the time of day.
Tip 6: Reduce exposure to harsh chemicals
If you have young children in your home, you pregnant or trying to conceive – or just want to stay healthy – you’re probably looking for ways to avoid toxic chemicals at home and outdoors. Harmful pollutants can increase your risk of cancer, damage your child’s IQ, and harm all of us.
A few life hacks:
- Use natural cleaning products whenever possible.
- Avoid fragrances.
- Review your personal care products.
- Choose alternatives to plastic (if possible).
- Keep harmful chemicals out of your home.
- Remember to ventilate your home when using chemicals or other pollutants.
By the way, about lighting. Avoid these mistakes if you don’t want your home to be gloomy.
