The Effect of Colour
Colours affect how we think, feel and behave. However, the scientific literature is scarce and somewhat contradictory. The effects of colours can be deeply personal. Have a look around your house. How do the colours affect how you feel? What colours could you add to help you feel more relaxed in the lounge room or more creative and productive in the home office?
The Importance of Recovery
When we think of exercise we often think of doing more and going harder. However, rest and recover are also vitally important. Without adequate recovery we cannot adapt and grow.
The Power of Plants
During the current environment where a lot of us are indoors, the benefits of indoor plants has been increasingly examined. Additionally research has found many other benefits for our health including, helping with allergies, add moisture to the air, which helps with immunity, help with sleep by adding more oxygen to the room, reduce stress, and help concentration.
The Benefits of Exercise – Boost your Immune System
Our immune system plays the viral role of defending us against infection. While high exercise loads can suppress our immune system and increase the risk of viral and bacterial infections, regular, moderate exercise can improve immune function. It is thought to help flush out bacteria, help circulate white blood cells, slow the release of the stress hormone and elevate the body temperature to prevent bacterial growth. Why not give some exercise a go and help boost your immune system.
The Benefits of Biophilic Design
As we spoke about last week, biophilia is about how natural environments to help us feel good. But what is natural.
Well, natural can mean a few things and Coulthard goes through some of these.