The Helpful Nature of Houseplants

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The Helpful Nature of Houseplants

Nestled among books on a shelf, soaking up sunlight by a kitchen window or filling the bare corner of a living room, nothing adds beauty and interest to a home quite like a living plant. Bringing nature indoors also has numerous human health advantages.

Benefits of Houseplants

They oxygenate the air. We inhale oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide, while plants do the opposite during photosynthesis. This makes them ideal air fresheners. At sundown, when photosynthesis stops, most plants go back to absorbing oxygen and releasing CO2, except for orchids, succulents and bromeliads, making them wonderful bedside companions.

They eliminate toxins. Studies have shown that plants filter indoor air, removing volatile organic compounds like benzene, xylene, toluene, trichloroethylene, ammonia and formaldehyde, which are commonly found in furniture adhesives, paints, carpets, chemical cleaners and craft supplies.

They humidify the indoor environ-

ment. Through a process called transpiration, moisture travels from plant roots to small pores on the underside of leaves, where it changes to vapor and is released into the air. In arid climates and during winter, this creates a favorable indoor atmosphere that decreases dry skin, colds, sore throats, dry coughs and even the transmission of the flu virus.

They enhance our mood. Research shows indoor plants boost our mental health. One study found that viewing plants while recovering from surgery led to physiological improvements by lowering blood pressure and reducing the perception of pain, anxiety and fatigue. Also, the act of taking care of plants has been shown to be emotionally helpful.

They help with productivity. Placing a philodendron by the computer might be a good idea, as a number of studies have shown that being close to nature improves concentration, memory and productivity.

Pet-Friendly Varietals

Some plants can be toxic to dogs and cats, but here are a few that are perfectly safe for our furry best friends: rattlesnake plant, spider plant, parlor palm, ponytail palm, African violet, bird’s nest fern, Venus flytrap, Boston fern, polka dot plant, orchid, staghorn fern, bromeliad, date palm and herbs.

Maintenance Tips

Watering: Over- or under-watering are the most common houseplant killers, but there are easy fixes. One is a relatively inexpensive moisture meter that helps monitor hydration levels in a planter. Or simply stick a finger into the soil and add water only when it is dry one inch below the surface.

Low-light choices: Many plants thrive indoors with partial, indirect sunlight, and some are low-light tolerant, including lucky bamboo, spider plant, pothos, snake plant, staghorn fern, English ivy, peace lily, maidenhair fern, philodendron, anthurium, corn plant and dragon tree.

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Natalie Cordova, DC, and Philip Cordova, DC, at CORE Chiropractic, founded in 2006, offer chiropractic care, spinal decompression therapy and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy. They graduated from Parker College of Chiropractic in 1997 and practiced in Phoenix before moving to Houston. CORE employs six other chiropractors, as well at two locations. Among other awards, they were named Best Chiropractor for 2022 by the Houston Chronicle and their book Better Posture Fast was an Amazon bestseller.

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Dr. Jackie St.Cyr has been in the chiropractic profession since 1980. Her career began as a chiropractic assistant where she served from 1980 to 1992. Her main focus and, love was the direct “hands-on” experience of working with patients to heal their body and their life. In 1982, she attended her first Parker Chiropractic Success Seminar. There she was inspired by the passion and philosophy taught by chiropractors Dr. Jim Parker and Dr. John Demartini, and she decided to become a chiropractor.

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CORE Chiropractic is located at 1770 Saint James Pl., Ste. 210 (713-622-3300); and 14811 St. Marys Lane Ste. 155 (281-752-7388), in Houston. For appointments and more information, visit CoreChiropractic.net. With confidence in her healing touch, a dream and desire to serve more, she entered the Parker College of Chiropractic, in Dallas, in January 1992. She excelled and graduated from Parker and received a Texas state chiropractic license in January 1995.

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