Indoor air pollution is due to off-gassing of furniture, flooring, paint, and other household items. Well insulated homes have worse indoor pollution because there is less dissipation to the outside air. The toxic off-gassed chemicals such as benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, toluene, and trichloroethylene are linked to negative health effects, such as fatigue, headaches, and even cancer.
House plants have the ability to clean the air. Through photosynthesis, they absorb these toxins, removing them from the indoor air. Some of the best plants studied are: weeping fig, English ivy, gerbera daisy, tulip, peace lily, areca palm, and bamboo palm.
If you have fatigue, chronic infections, sleep trouble, blood sugar imbalance, allergies, and an overall rundown feeling, then you might have adrenal fatigue. The adrenal glands can be weakened by chronic stress, thereby effecting the production of adrenal hormones and creating an imbalance.
It is ideal to have adrenal function tested with lab tests in order to get individualized recommendations and to rule out more serious adrenal disorders. In general, to help adrenal function, the cause and reduction of the stress should be addressed. In addition, vitamin C, vitamin B5, and a group of botanicals called adaptogens (like ginseng, ashwagandha, Rhodiola) support healthy adrenal function.
