"As temperatures drop and windows stay closed, indoor air quality becomes a hidden health threat many people overlook. According to Dr. Mercola, a board-certified family medicine osteopathic physician (DO) and multi-best-selling author, the air inside your home can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, especially during fall and winter months. Poor indoor air quality affects immune function, energy levels, and overall well-being during a season when your body needs the most support. Fortunately, small changes can make a meaningful difference."
"As you close windows and turn on heating systems, your home becomes a sealed environment where pollutants concentrate. Heating systems often circulate dust, allergens, and chemicals that have accumulated over months of disuse. Fall cleaning routines and holiday preparations introduce new sources of indoor pollution just when your immune system may already be stressed by seasonal changes. Dr. Mercola recommends opening windows for just 10-15 minutes daily during the warmest part of the day to exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air."
"Nature's Air Purifiers: Plants That Actually Work Dr. Mercola highlights specific plants that NASA research has proven effective at removing indoor toxins: Spider plants remove formaldehyde and xylene from furniture and carpets Snake plants filter benzene and formaldehyde while producing oxygen at night Peace lilies eliminate ammonia, benzene, and acetone from cleaning products Aloe vera removes formaldehyde with minimal care requirements Place one plant per 100 square feet in rooms where you spend the most time, particularly bedrooms and living areas."
Indoor air can be two to five times more polluted than outdoor air, especially during fall and winter months. Closing windows and running heating systems creates sealed environments where dust, allergens, and accumulated chemicals concentrate. Fall cleaning and holiday preparations add new sources of indoor pollution when immune defenses may be lower. Open windows 10–15 minutes daily during the warmest part of the day to exchange stale indoor air with fresh outdoor air and create cross-ventilation when possible. Specific houseplants — spider plant, snake plant, peace lily, and aloe vera — remove formaldehyde, benzene, xylene, ammonia, and acetone. Place one plant per 100 square feet in frequently used rooms.
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