What Is A Healthy Home?

People are more health conscious these days than ever. More and more are conscious about what they eat, what they wear, what they buy. However, most of us don't pay much attention in having a healthy home. We use too many chemicals, consume too much electricity and clutter stuff too much that makes our homes unhealthy.

"The healthy home nurtures those who dwell inside and also protects the world beyond its walls. Designed with sensitivity for the environment, it is energy-efficient, economical, sustainable, and non-polluting."

"A healthy home may resemble the eco-friendly houses that evolved as part of the popular green architecture movement of the 1980s and 1990s. Drawing from ancient building techniques, these homes are constructed of earth, clay, straw, or steel-reinforced concrete forms. Solar-powered and naturally cooled, they provide modern comforts without draining resources."

"However, you don't need to set up housekeeping in a monolithic dome or an earth-sheltered dwelling to live in harmony with nature. Even the most traditional home, which may have been built long before the rise in environmental consciousness, can be adapted to incorporate the key principles of healthy design."

Healthy For the Body

• Free your home from toxins
• Arrange furnishings and storage for comfort and ease
• Get rid of bulky, dust-collecting cushions
• Vent moisture from damp rooms
• Create special places for exercise and relaxation

Healthy For the Psyche

• Clear away clutter
• Let in the sun
• Choose mood-enhancing colors
• Grow fragrant herbs
• Fill rooms with soothing sounds

Healthy For the Soul

• Provide quiet places for reflection
• Replace throwaways with keepsakes
• Strive for simplicity and moderation
• Bring nature indoors
• Honor the environment