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"Recent research suggests that we can enrich mitochondria with selected nutrients just as we fertilize houseplants with natural fertilizers and then watch them become green, bloom, and reach for the sun. Keeping our cellular powerhouses healthy is vital to delaying the premature death of cells, which we now believe to be the main cause of early aging, illness, and death. Since most of us do not consume the proper balance of nutrients in the foods we eat to provide the nutrients the mitochondria require, supplementation has become a necessary way of life." - Stephen T. Sinatra, M.D., The Sinatra Solution Metabolic Cardiology (Get the book.)

"If environmental exposure is suspected, houseplants may be helpful. "Different plants have the ability to absorb different toxins," Dr. Olsen explains. "For example, spider plants absorb the formaldehyde released from particle-board, plywood, synthetic carpeting and new upholstery, while chrysanthemum protects against the toxic effects of lacquers, varnishes and glues." Dr. Olsen also advocates the use of the herb feverfew. "Feverfew has sedative qualities," she says, "and can be taken as a tea. One cup per day is usually effective." According to Dr." - Gary Null and Amy McDonald, The Food-Mood Connection: Nutrition-based and Environmental Approaches to Mental Health and Physical Wellbeing (Get the book.)

"Never put clothes away damp and don't have overwatered houseplants to brighten up your rooms. Many bathroom cleaners now contain ingredients that kill moulds. Some people are allergic to specific foods and will develop asthma whenever they eat them. The most common allergens in our diet are dairy products, yeast products (bread, beer), eggs, chocolate and a number of food additives, particularly preservatives, colourings and monosodium glutamate. Finally, drugs can cause asthma attacks in sensitive people." - Dr Ron Roberts, Asthma Controlled Naturally: Techniques That Work (Get the book.)

"Keep houseplants. They help filter the air. •i- Air out your dry cleaning. Do so after you bring it home, before wearing it. -I- Avoid excess exposure to environmental petrochemicals. These include garden chemicals, dry cleaning fumes, car exhaust, and secondhand smoke. ??Reduce or eliminate the use of toxic household and personal care products. Underarm deodorant, antacids, and pots and pans containing aluminum are good examples. • !?Remove allergens and dust. Cleanse your home as much as possible of these elements. • ?Minimize electromagnetic radiation (EMR)." - Mark Hyman, Ultra-Metabolism: The Simple Plan for Automatic Weight Loss (Get the book.)

"Then I blurted out, "We humans are dumber than houseplants. Plants know enough to move toward the sun!" The depressed questioner smiled, and the crowd laughed. This energized me, and I suspect it had that effect on some others. When my wife's grandfather was ninety-two, he entered a nursing home. My wife had deep affection for "Gramps," and it was sad for her to see him so unhappy in the home. He had been active with an alert mind, which had, for the most part, remained intact. But he became listless in the nursing home—which he called the "nut hatch." - Bruce E. Levine, Surviving America's Depression Epidemic: How to Find Morale, Energy, and Community in a World Gone Crazy (Get the book.)

"We think of water in terms of what it gives us (clean dishes, fresh sheets, houseplants) —not in terms of the number of gallons it takes to have these things. When we approach water as a service rather than as a commodity, we can use pricing, marketing, land-use regulations, and tools from other disciplines to manage demand for water while securing the services we want. We get our dishes, sheets, and plants, but we also get a hardier water system and a healthier environment. pf Rainwater Harvesting mmm The tools in the soft-path kit are numerous." - Alex Steffen, Worldchanging: A User's Guide for the 21st Century (Get the book.)

"It is among the easiest of houseplants to keep; in fact, it's been said that if you can't grow aloe, you should get plastic plants. AM LA Botanical Name Emblica officinalis Family Euphorbiaceae (Spurge Family) Etymology The common name amla is thought to derive from one of the Sanskrit names for this plant, amalaki. The other Sanskrit common name, dhatri, means "nurse," in reference to the herb's many healing properties. The genus name, Emblica, is thought to be a Latinization of the common name." - Brigitte Mars, A.H.G., The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide (Get the book.)

"Check areas that tend to be damp, like under sinks, and around toilets, tubs, and washing machines, and wipe these places down with bleach and water. houseplants and aquariums can also harbor mold. If you must have houseplants, you can buy mold retardants from your local nursery. Stay inside. If you're allergic to pollen, staying inside whenever pollen levels are high may help. Spring and fall are the seasons most likely to cause problems. Grass and tree pollen make spring a season of sniffling, and in the fall, ragweed starts the sneezing anew." - Frank K. Wood, Natural Cures and Gentle Medicines: That Work Better Than Dangerous Drugs or Risky Surgery (Get the book.)

"Europe, however, the period from November to April is the best time for planting (time to germination: two to six weeks at 20 to 25°C). As houseplants, passionflowers should be well watered between April and September and given fertilizer every fourteen days. In spring, the shoots should be cut back to a length of 10 to 15 cm (or pot up as needed). Appearance All Passiflora species are evergreen climbing vines or bushes with many-lobed leaves and unmistakable, bizarre flowers with three styles, some seventy-two filaments, and five anthers." - Christian Ratsch, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Get the book.) "Cultivation The passionflowers are becoming increaingly important as houseplants and ornamentals. All species can be grown from seed (see Klock 1996), which can be sown in very loose, airy potting soil Top right: The color of the enchanting flower of Passiflora amethystina Mikan led to its being named after the amethyst, the sacred stone of Dionysos. (Photographed in Japan) Bottom right: The grenadilla, or passion fruit (Passiflora edulis). Bottom left: One of the few passionflowers that can be cultivated in Europe: Passiflora caerulea." - Christian Ratsch, The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants: Ethnopharmacology and Its Applications (Get the book.)

"Even NASA believes in the benefits of houseplants. They discovered that if they put plants inside a closed environment, the leaves removed "low levels" of pollution, and the roots removed even more, especially if activated carbon filters were placed around them. In studies, it took about 15 to 20 houseplants to clean the air in an average-sized home ?about 1,800 square feet. The only caution is dont overwater. Damp soil can promote mold and mildew, exactly the kind of thing you're trying to get rid of." - Editors of FC&A, 1001 Home Health Secrets for Seniors (Get the book.)

"In addition to increasing humidity and oxygen, houseplants remove human bioeffluents (substances emitted through normal biological processes), including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, methane, alcohol, and others. House-plants are also superior filters of common environmental pollutants such as ammonia, formaldehyde, and benzene. "Houseplants," writes Dr. Wolverton, "are no longer luxuries, but essential to health. They are nature's 'eco-friendly' living air purifiers, with years of documented scientific evidence to prove it." grain, quinoa." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.) "Wolverton, the noted scientist who created a breathable environment for the NASA lunar habitat, pioneered the study of the value of houseplants for our health and has written How to Grow Fresh Air: 50 House Plants That Purify Your Home or Office. In addition to increasing humidity and oxygen, houseplants remove human bioeffluents (substances emitted through normal biological processes), including carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, hydrogen, methane, alcohol, and others. House-plants are also superior filters of common environmental pollutants such as ammonia, formaldehyde, and benzene." - Rebecca Wood, The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Resource for Healthy Eating (Get the book.)

"Houseplants: Some houseplants, such as poinsettias and philoden-drons, are toxic if eaten. Check with your veterinarian for a listing of common house and garden plants that are dangerous to your pet. Milk: Though kittens and puppies like and need milk, adult dogs and cats lack an enzyme needed to digest it. If you want to give your pet the nutrition of milk, gradually introduce it into the diet, watching carefully for signs of diarrhea. Pickup trucks: Don't drive with an animal in the back of an open pickup truck. Many accidents and pet deaths are caused this way." - Linda Mason Hunter, The Healthy Home: An Attic-to-Basement Guide to Toxin-Free Living (Get the book.)

"Some varieties make excellent houseplants, especially for those without green thumbs. Culinary Uses The leaves of aloe vera are pressed into juice and administered for liver ailments. Fresh or prepared aloe is sold in various forms, including juice, gel caps, and powders. Fresh juice is readily obtained by breaking off a leaf and squeezing the juice out. Aloe Vera / Nutritional Value Per 100 g Edible Portion Dried Dried Glories 280 Sodium 51 mg Protein 5-7 g Zinc 1.100 mg Fat 0.80 g Manganese 0.600 mg Fiber 17." - Dianne Onstad, Whole Foods Companion: A Guide For Adventurous Cooks, Curious Shoppers, and lovers of natural foods (Get the book.)

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