How Plants Can Help You To Sleep Better

Plants are generally nice to look at and, if you choose the right ones, they are surprisingly easy to look after. But, they don’t just bring a splash of color to your home. Plants are also known to improve the air quality in your home and will have a positive effect on your health.

There are many ways in which plants can help you to sleep better, all you have to do is follow this link and select the plants you want to add to your home.

It’s worth noting that you’re not alone. Research suggests that as much as 67% of the population suffers from disrupted sleep. All of them could benefit from having plants in their bedroom.

Here’s how they help you to sleep better:

De-stress

Plants help you to wind down and release the stress from your body. The simple act of tending or them or smelling them takes you away from the stresses and traumas of the day. This lowers your cortisol level.

It’s worth noting that cortisol is a hormone that is naturally released every time you feel stressed. It’s known as the fight or flight hormone as it prepares you to either fight or run away. Unfortunately, your body can’t tell the difference between a genuine life or death situation and a stressful meeting. 

When cortisol is released other hormone production is reduced, this can make it hard for you to settle and get some sleep.

Air Quality

Plants absorb the carbon dioxide in the air and release oxygen. This is good as you breathe oxygen. But, during this process plants also remove nearly 90% of the toxins in the air. This means the air you are breathing is healthier. The VOC are removed, reducing the risk of cancer and allergens are taken out reducing the risk of a variety of health issues.

Because the air is purer and your body can get the oxygen it needs, you’ll find you experience deeper sleep. 

Humidity

The more humid your bedroom the harder it will be for you to sleep properly. It will also encourage the growth of mold which is detrimental to your health. However, plants remove the moisture from the atmosphere by absorbing it and using it themselves. Having plants in your bedroom can reduce moisture levels and help you to sleep better! 

Reducing Blood Pressure

Certain plants are also known to help reduce your blood pressure. Lavender is particularly good at this as the aroma relaxes you. This encourages your heart rate to slow, your blood pressure to drop, and for your body to prepare for sleep.

Emotionally

It’s important to note that looking after plants and watching them grow is emotionally rewarding; It helps you to deal with failure in life and put things into perspective.

After all, even the biggest failures you face are often nothing more than a drop in the ocean in comparison to the serious issues in life. Gaining perspective allows you to forgive yourself for these issues. In turn, this allows you to relax and will help you to sleep better.