In the late '80s, NASA studied houseplants as a way to purify the air in space facilities. They found a range of plants that filter out common volatile organic compounds. In the same way, these plants can help clean the indoor air here on Earth, which is typically far more polluted than outdoor air - and not only can they remove airborne contaminants but some are also nutritious herbs for both medicinal and cooking use. Many also contain volatile oils which can be used to clean both the home and the body without the toxins of conventional products. In Air-purifying Houseplants find out how you can even prevent `sick building syndrome', and how to work with indoor plants to reduce the risk of contracting colds and other viruses, decrease blood pressure, lift the mood, reduce mental fatigue and improve sleep.

About the Author
Nat Hawes runs a successful Nutritional Therapy Clinic in London, England, where she sees clients struggling with injury and infections, as well as those suffering from the range of `diseases of civilisation' associated with long-term inflammation and the Western lifestyle, including chronic fatigue, diabetes, digestive disorders, infertility, insomnia, obesity, pain and mental health issues. She has spent 15 years researching and compiling her internationally popular website which brings together both the health problems that can be helped by nutritional interventions, and the healing properties of natural foods.


Book Information
ISBN 9781781610831
Author Nat Hawes
Format Paperback
Page Count 112
Imprint Hammersmith Health Books
Publisher Hammersmith Health Books