Healthy Environments for Improved Well-Being

By Donna Stark

You've thought of all the different things you can do to maintain optimal health and wellness, and have come up with a plan that includes daily exercise, a well-balanced diet, and a healthy dose of sleep, but have you overlooked some things? Things that contribute to how healthy your environment is? Giving your living area and workspace an equal amount of attention as you do everything else could improve your overall well-being significantly! Want to learn more? Keep reading!

Houseplants

Filling your environment with a little bit of Mother Nature is a great way to improve the health of your body and mind! Certain houseplants are known to improve the quality and humidity of the air, which can help if you suffer from respiratory issues. They can also provide a sense of purpose and teach responsibility while boosting the moods of everyone in the home.

Ergonomics

The time you spend at home relaxing or sleeping and the time you spend in the office working shouldn't leave you with a backache and stiff joints. Make sure the furniture and office equipment you use are ergonomically designed. Look for chairs and mattresses that offer quality support, make sure your desk can be adjusted, and keep your monitors at eye level. By choosing the most body-friendly pieces, you can reduce a lot of the pain you may be experiencing.

Clutter

If you want help maintaining a clean home and would like to reduce as much of your stress as you can, declutter your house! It is often said that a cluttered home or desk is indicative of a cluttered mind, and whether that is true or not, it is still a good idea to clear away some of the stuff littering your floors and counters. Take the time to sort through each room and set aside the items into different piles. Make a pile for donations, a pile that can be thrown or given away, and a pile that needs to be put in a new home. You'll be surprised by how much of an impact this can make in your days.

Technology

Would you like to start having phone-free dinners with your loved ones? If so, consider creating specific places around the house where everyone can place their electronic devices when not in use. You may also want to designate the bedrooms as technology-free zones too! Doing this will strengthen the bonds amongst your family members and improve everyone's sleep.

Healthy Environments

You've done really well with the proactive steps you have taken so far, but now it is time to take a couple more and improve your overall well-being with healthier environments. Just a few simple changes to your daily lifestyle will make a significant impact on how well you feel every single day.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Raleigh, N.C.