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Have you investigated coffee enemas? I know the concept doesnt seem too fun but in all the years I've been taking stuff to detox my liver this is the only thing that has had even the slightest effect, and ive just recently started.
the air pollution in winter kills me
If you are referring to indoor air pollution in the home, formaldehyde from central heating is a major contributor.
NASA research showed that certain house plants can absorb and remove formaldehyde (and other airborne toxins) from the indoor air.
Good point Hip, especially for people with MCS (like me!).
I actually bought a large areca palm plant, around 3 foot high, which I keep in the computer room where I stay most of the day. This is one of the top pollution-absorbing plants, according to the NASA research, and works particularly well because it is a large plant with a large leaf area (the larger the leaf area, the more it absorbs toxins).
Since installing this plant, I have felt noticeably less groggy during the winter months (when the windows remain closed, the central heating is on high, and thus indoor toxin levels build up).
Thats awesome that you notice a difference from a plant. I bought a HEPA filter and didn't even notice too much difference. Nature is always on point
Being a palm is it a warm weather only plant? Could this thing make it through the winter in a climate controlled house?
I actually bought a large areca palm plant, around 3 foot high, which I keep in the computer room where I stay most of the day. This is one of the top pollution-absorbing plants, according to the NASA research, and works particularly well because it is a large plant with a large leaf area (the larger the leaf area, the more it absorbs toxins).
Since installing this plant, I have felt noticeably less groggy during the winter months (when the windows remain closed, the central heating is on high, and thus indoor toxin levels build up).
I already have the boston ferm but I am buying the areca palm plant this afternoon as well, the plant looks really nice!
Do you know if this plant release pollen?
When the plant absorbs the toxins, what happens with those toxins? Is it necessary to clean or replace the plant once in a while?
A HEPA filter will remove airborne particles, but not toxic gases like formaldehyde. But a plant like the areca will suck in and destroy formaldehyde.
Areca palms look very nice as well, and they are usually very cheap to buy. My 3 foot plant was less that £20.
From the NASA research, they are the best absorber of xylene and toluene from the indoor air, and pretty good at absorbing formaldehyde too.
You have to provide a good supply of light for the plant, though, because the leaf's absorption of toxins from the air depends on light.