Green Therapy: How Indoor Plants Enhance Your Health and Well-being
- COS DPC
- Apr 22, 2024
- 3 min read
In the quest for a healthier lifestyle, we often overlook the simplest additions to our environment that can have profound effects on our health and well-being. Indoor plants are one such addition, offering more than just aesthetic appeal. From purifying the air to reducing stress, the benefits of surrounding ourselves with greenery are numerous. Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care encourages patients and prospective patients to embrace the power of plants in their homes and offices. Dr. Willis recently had the opportunity to tour the amazing wholesale nursery, Dutch Heritage Gardens, and learn more about plants and their impact on our health and wellness. Dutch Heritage Gardens has an open house May 24th, 25th, 26th, 31st, June 1st, and June 2nd, 2024 at their location in Larkspur, CO - they will have wholesale pricing on gorgeous plants. This amazing, family owned local success story is a must visit this spring!
Be sure to check out the Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care Instagram page to catch some fun photos rom the event and see what plants will be available during the open house event. Let's delve into the health benefits of this green therapy and how you can start incorporating it into your life today.
Purify Your Air:
Plants are natural air purifiers. They absorb pollutants such as benzene, formaldehyde, and trichloroethylene, making the air in your home or office cleaner and healthier to breathe. Plants like the spider plant, snake plant, and peace lily are especially effective at filtering indoor air.
Boost Your Mood and Productivity:
Being around plants can elevate your mood, reduce stress, and enhance productivity. Studies have shown that people who work in environments with plants have lower levels of stress and higher satisfaction and productivity levels. Plants like the lavender and jasmine can have a calming effect, promoting relaxation and reducing anxiety.
Enhance Concentration and Memory:
Plants can also improve your concentration and memory. Research suggests that the presence of plants in work and study spaces can increase memory retention and concentration by up to 20%. This is attributed to the calming influence of natural environments, leading to increased attention capacity and restorative effects on the mind.
Promote Healing and Recovery:
Plants have been shown to promote healing and recovery. Viewing plants during recovery from surgery has been linked to lower blood pressure, reduced pain and anxiety, and shorter hospital stays. Even in your home, plants can contribute to a feeling of well-being, aiding in relaxation and recovery from day-to-day stressors.
Support Local Businesses:
Incorporating plants into your life also offers an excellent opportunity to support local businesses. Colorado Springs boasts several local nurseries and garden centers where you can find a wide variety of indoor plants. Many of them receive their plants from Dutch Heritage Gardens, so if you are not able to swing by their open house event on May 31st, June 1st, and June 2nd, then you can still find your dream plant at a local nursery. By choosing to buy locally, you not only enhance your health and home but also contribute to the local economy.
Get a Free Plant Clipping from Dr. Willis:
At Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care, we're committed to your health and well-being, which extends beyond traditional medical care. To help you embark on your green therapy journey, ask Dr. Willis for a free plant clipping when you call to set up your next appointment at Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care. It's our small way of contributing to a healthier, happier you.
The benefits of having plants in your home and office are clear, from improving air quality and reducing stress to boosting productivity and promoting healing. As part of a holistic approach to health, consider adding some greenery to your environment. Support your local nurseries, and don't forget to ask Dr. Willis for a free plant clipping at your next appointment at Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care. Let's breathe life into our spaces and well-being into our lives with the simple addition of indoor plants.
Ready to experience the benefits of green therapy? Visit your local nursery to pick up a healthy plant today, and make sure to ask Dr. Willis for your free plant clipping during your next visit to Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care. Let's grow healthier together, one plant at a time.
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A not comprehensive alphabetical list of Colorado Springs nurseries that you can support this spring! Please comment with more links to add to this list and comment to share your favorite plant photo.
https://www.arborvalleynursery.com/locations/colorado-springs-nurseryhttps://www.brittonflowers.com/
This blog article for Colorado Springs Direct Primary Care highlights the health benefits of indoor plants and encourages patients to support local businesses or receive a free plant clipping from Dr. Willis, promoting health and well-being through green therapy.
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