Natural Daylight is Important in Your Work Space

What’s all the fuss about natural daylight? In recent years, there have been numerous studies about the healing qualities of natural light and how depressed, sick, and stressed people can get when they don’t get enough natural daylight. Working away in a dark basement can be bad for your health! I am not going to pretend to understand all the research about various types of lighting and light rhythm cycles and such things–but what I do know is that I feel better when I get plenty of exposure to natural daylight while I’m working. There is a reason why the … Continue reading

Creating A Healthier Home

I recently saw a television news report on the importance of maintaining a healthy home. The tips included in the piece reminded me of the steps many of us take to help brighten the rooms (and moods) of our hospitalized loved ones. Research now shows that those same practices can (and should) be applied to our homes. Here are a few ways researchers found you can make your home healthy: Flowers—Researchers suggest keeping bright bunches of flowers in rooms throughout your house. Studies found colorful flower arrangements encourage conversation. In addition, recent studies link indoor plants to reductions in stress, … Continue reading