If indoor air is dry, it is easy to be exposed to illnesses. The optimal humidity is usually 40-60%, but if it falls below this range, various conditions and symptoms such as psoriasis, itching, nosebleeds, and dry eyes can occur. Conversely, for allergy rhinitis, atopy, and asthma patients, excessively high humidity can worsen their conditions due to mold. Using a humidifier properly can maintain indoor humidity at an appropriate level, but if you are reluctant due to inconvenience such as cleaning, pay attention. We will explore ways to make indoor environments comfortable without a humidifier.

 

◇Growing plants with many leaves

Growing plants with broad leaves or many leaves can help maintain indoor humidity at an appropriate level. Water escapes through the underside of the leaves, providing natural humidification as well as temperature regulation. The lower the humidity, the more active this function becomes, so in dry indoor environments, the humidifying effect through plants is more pronounced. Filling 2-5% of the room area with plants can increase indoor humidity by 5-10% in winter, and filling 3-10% can raise it by 20-30%. Among various plants, I recommend the Adiantum. It is a plant that indicates whether indoor humidity is at an optimal level; if the leaves and stems do not dry out and grow well, it means the indoor humidity is being maintained at an appropriate level.

On the desk, there are tangerine peels.

 

You can also use fruit peels with high moisture content. Placing dried lemon or tangerine peels on a table or desk and spraying water occasionally increases the humidity around them. The refreshing scent also helps relieve fatigue. Filling a cup or bowl with water and adding a drop of aroma oil is also beneficial. This not only provides humidification but also offers the health benefits associated with aroma oils. At work, lavender, which has stress-relieving effects, is recommended; for bronchitis, cinnamon and peppermint; and for dermatitis, juniper berry, geranium, eucalyptus, or sweet orange oil can be used.

 

Drink water frequently and also help with nasal irrigation.

In addition, drinking water frequently to keep the body well-hydrated or rinsing the nose with saline solution can also be helpful. Fill about 30cc of lukewarm saline solution into a disposable syringe, and slowly push it into one nostril so that it flows out of the other nostril. When inserting the saline solution, it is effective to hold your breath and open your mouth. Making a gentle 'ah' sound will naturally stop your breath and open your mouth. Be careful not to push the saline solution in too forcefully, as it can reflux through the Eustachian tube connected to the ear and cause otitis media.

 

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I came to work today with two tangerines.

Oranges also have these effects.

Having a shell also feels good, I think.

Does it also have the humidifier effect?