house plants to help fight the winter blues

It seems like the entire population has decided that September 1st was the start of fall this year. I get it, we all want something to look forward to and pumpkin spice lattes, candles and holidays that involve a lot of eating in cozy clothes are just what the doctor ordered. Well, autumn has a way of starting real cute with all of that pumpkin stuff, then next thing you know it’s January 20th and you’re praying for some sun and the opportunity to go to the park.

A lot of people suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder) over the colder months and even if you’re not diagnosed with SAD you may feel a little blue after all of the fun celebrating is over. Then you start to be inundated with ‘get your beach body now!’ ads and the third blizzard of the season is a nuisance and not half as cute as that first snow day. Well, if you want something to help you combat that blue feeling, I’ve got just the thing.

Plants. Sweet, sweet, verdant green plants. We all know by now that plants are great because they can help purify the air of your home. But did you know that they also have been known to help with stress and anxiety? Researchers* have noted that people who are recovering in the hospital with plants seem to recover faster, are less fatigued and had less anxiety. Plants can also release water vapor into the air* which helps fight the cause of many winter colds (dry skin and dry mucus membranes that aren’t able to trap cold germs as effectively).

So keep reading to get a list of some great plants to invest in for the winter. Pick a couple up this weekend because we could all use the extra boost.