Green heroes boost healthy living
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Add a plant to your home or office.

Silent and always "working," plants toil tirelessly to purify our environment and improve our lives, naturally cleansing the very air we breathe.

And since most of us spend 90 percent of our lives inside, pay special attention to your indoor plants. Working 24/7, they filter the air we breathe from common pollutants and continuously release oxygen and moisture in our homes and offices.

To maximize the health benefits and freshen the air in your home or office, place at least one houseplant for every 100 square feet. Some of the hardest working plants are peace lilies, ferns, palms and spider plants.

For your bedroom, try Epiphytic Bromeliads and orchids. These natural botanical air purifiers can help you get a healthy, restful night's sleep.

In the workplace, snake plants, broad sword ferns and rubber plants are easy to grow, are natural humidifiers and remove airborne chemicals. Other great choices are chrysanthemums or Gerbera daisies. - ARA content