Green grass, clean fresh air. Indoor plants that purify the air. June: the sun is turning
Being at home or in the office, we have to breathe air saturated with the fumes of furniture, working equipment, plastic, etc. In order to somehow smooth out all the negative influences on the atmosphere of the room of the surrounding objects, you can have indoor plants that have the ability to purify and heal the air. Well-chosen live plants not only delight the eye with a harmonious combination of shape and color, but also improve the composition of the indoor air. All green plants, absorbing carbon dioxide, emit oxygen into the surrounding space, this has been known since school. But many of them, in addition, destroy pathogenic bacteria, purify the air from harmful gases and odors for a very short time. Chlorophytum is a unique houseplant in this respect. It literally in a few hours is able to clean the air in the kitchen from the products released during the combustion of gas. Chlorophytum cleans the air in a 10-12 meter room by 80% per day. Monstera, ivy, asparagus, euphorbia, aloe, spathiphyllum are also effective in this regard.
To reduce the dryness of the air, especially in winter and enrich it with oxygen, the sansevier, a real oxygen factory, will help. In general, all indoor plants with large leaves - monstera, arrowroot, humidify the air well. Cyperus, whose homeland is Africa, evaporates a lot of water through the leaves. The pot with this plant should be placed in a pan or aquarium filled with water.
The air we breathe for a long time working at the computer is air devoid of phytoncides, live aromas, negative ions. Such air will be "revived" by the equipment placed next to the operating equipment. conifers- araucaria, cryptomeria, juniper, thuja, cypress. Cereus and Croton will restore the ionic composition of the air. Geraniums and violets, familiar to us all, are also capable of enriching the air of a room with negatively charged ions. Cacti filter different kinds radiation.
The air of our apartments contains huge quantities of microorganisms, including clearly pathogenic ones, such as staphylococci, pores of molds. Getting on the mucous membranes of the upper respiratory tract of a person, they can cause various serious diseases, including asthma and allergies. Microbes in the air die under the influence of phytoncides secreted by some plant species. Phytoncides are gaseous and easily evaporating substances of complex composition. They have a positive effect on air environment in very small doses. Plants such as myrtle, various citrus fruits, rosemary, geranium, azalea, dieffenbachia, anthurium, sansevier, begonias, tradescantia, lavender, mint are especially generous in saturating the air with these substances, and this happens especially intensively during the day. Common laurel cleans the air very well. The fugitive emissions of this plant inhibit harmful microorganisms in the air. With long-term presence of such plants in the room, the bacterial background gradually levels out, approaching the minimum value.
It is no secret that our furniture emits substances that are very harmful to health - formaldehydes and phenols. Dracaena, chlorophytum, aloe, philodendron, ficus, shefflera, spathiphyllum will partially rid the air of these poisons, and asparagus are able to absorb salts of heavy metals. It is not necessary to have a lot of plants at home, especially if there is no time to properly care for them. It is often enough to grow a few well-groomed plants that will noticeably improve the condition of the air we breathe in our apartment.
Medicine has stepped far forward, but in modern world Due to the constant stress, rush and high pace of life, there are still many health risks. More and more people are beginning to think about this problem and monitor the work of their body. However, eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly at the gym and avoiding bad habits will not give the desired effect if an insufficient amount of oxygen enters the body. Why is fresh air useful, where to find it and how to breathe it correctly? Let's figure it out.
Surely you noticed how, getting out of a stuffy room into the street, you become like a different person. The state of health improves, the sharpness of the mind and good mood return, a surge of strength is felt. It is clear why this happens: after all, fresh air is necessary for the brain and every cell of the body. What other benefits does fresh air have? Let's consider a few points:
- Digestion is improved. This advantage helps a lot if you want to get in shape and reset. excess weight, - of course, subject to outdoor activity: walking, jogging or exercise.
- If you find that a cup of coffee no longer helps to invigorate, do not be surprised. Perhaps it provokes. When you give your brain more fresh air, your body can function more efficiently. Then you will think clearly and act with lightning speed.
- If you have problems with blood pressure, fresh air is essential. Many doctors advise leisurely walks to normalize blood pressure - especially for hypertensive patients.
- The immune system is strengthened. To protect the body from pathogenic bacteria and viruses, leukocytes need a certain amount of oxygen, which can be found in the fresh air. Therefore, many lovers of long walks, as a rule, are less likely to get colds.
- Fresh air is good for the health and strengthening of the whole organism as a whole: it improves the functioning of blood vessels, lungs, heart and other organs.
It is becoming clear that the impact of fresh air on health is invaluable - for both adults and children. Irritability, overwork, lack of initiative, laziness, nervous breakdowns - all this disappears when we breathe in the "correct" air. Therefore, try to enjoy the time spent walking and get the most out of it. It can be difficult, because sometimes we feel like we shouldn't be distracted from important work on the promenade. But it is very important to take at least five-minute breaks from work and "air out". This will help to regain the previous concentration of attention and will allow you to work much more efficiently.
We spend most of the day indoors. Many find themselves on the street for only 5 minutes - when they leave the house and get into the car. But the benefits of walking in the fresh air are extremely significant:
- First, as we said above, oxygen has a positive effect on our health and mood.
- Secondly, such a gentle physical activity as ordinary walking will not take a lot of energy, but the effect will still be noticeable.
- And finally, every walk brings new emotions! You can wander into amazing places hometown never seen before, think about future plans or meet interesting people.
This is why regular outdoor walks are beneficial. Only they often limit themselves to grocery shopping once a month. Meanwhile, scientists and doctors say that every day a person must walk at an average pace of at least five kilometers.
What to do if you cannot find time for a full-fledged walk due to a busy schedule on a working day? First, you should try to walk to work - or at least walk part of the way if work is on the other side of the city. You should also spend your lunch breaks actively, walking in the nearby grove and admiring the nature. You can "win back" on the weekend: invite friends or family for a walk, go out of town or to the country. Good way to get not only the necessary dose of oxygen, but also a lot of new impressions - travel. It is not at all necessary to spend exorbitant money on luxury resorts - it is enough to go to the neighboring city to change the scenery.
If you love animals, then get yourself a walking companion! Among the "dog lovers" there are often very fit and healthy people: after all, they walk a lot and play with their four-legged companions, thus showing physical activity.
If you lead a sedentary lifestyle and are not used to physical activity, do not strive to go around the whole city in a day. Start with short walks of 15 minutes, gradually increasing the time. Then the walk will bring not only benefits, but also pleasure!
Use a pedometer to find the load you need. You can buy a “smart” bracelet that reads your physical activity, or download special application to your smartphone.
We are looking for fresh air: from the Caucasus mountains to our own home
Fresh air does not always equal the air outside. His search in large cities- not an easy task, since natural freshness is destroyed by tobacco smoke, city smog, car exhaust, etc. So you need to choose the right place for a walk.
It's no secret that walking in the fresh air in a forest area is more useful than walking along a busy highway. Indeed, many trees (for example, fir, poplar, juniper) secrete phytoncides - substances with a strong bacterial effect. In Japan, for example, there is even a special term "shinrin-yoku", which means "forest baths". Residents of the land of the rising sun, practicing "bathing", claim that walking in the woods improves health and mood.
The benefits of walking in the woods are obvious to everyone. Is mountain air good for you? Of course! Surely you have heard some small stories in the news about long-lived mountaineers: after all, the mountain climate is practically free of dust, exhaust gases and industrial waste... However, due to the low air pressure in the mountains, there is much less oxygen. Then why does a person feel full of energy when they go to a mountain resort or hike to the snowy peaks? The answer is simple: when the amount of oxygen in the inhaled air decreases, the reserve forces of the body come into play. Improves blood circulation, lung function and chest... But with height it is better not to overdo it: there is always a risk of hypoxia, and it can lead to loss of consciousness.
If you stay in a closed, unventilated room for a long period of time, you will breathe the same air over and over again. Will rise
June-Breadrost... Nature awakened by the beginning of summer and now its active growth begins, therefore the month is called - Khleborost. Rye is sprinkling, the gardens are filled with wildly blooming greenery. The sun rises high above the sky and begins to bake even stronger, the day becomes long, and the evening is long and warm.
June: warmth envelops the earth
Description of the nature of summer in its very early in June(I - II week).
Summer has come. June. Nature blooms in summer, ripens, the gardens are full of greenery, the meadows are covered with a wide loop of green grass. Heavy cumulus clouds hover in the sky like huge ships. And although the month of May at the end spoiled with warm and hot summer days, the first June days were often cool, sometimes rainy. You should not be upset, because the lingering cloudy weather at the beginning of the month is not for long. A dry anticyclone will bring warm winds, and the high sun in the sky will provide warm and hot weather. In June, the air temperature is moderate without sharp jumps and averages +15 + 17 ° C.
Summer takes time to flare up. There are still long hot, sultry and just warm pleasant days ahead, when the sun wakes up early, but does not set very soon, giving plenty of exercise before plunging into twilight. And here the sun begins to bake, hot days come. The greens are in full bloom, presenting edible herbs. The sky is blue and clear, from time to time fluffy clouds float over it. The heated air exudes the scent of flowering.
And, suddenly, unexpectedly, the hot summer sun is replaced by the advancing clouds. The sky is rapidly darkening. After all, there was just the sun, and now it has been swallowed by a formidable darkness, advancing in front, covering all life in darkness. Nature is alarmed, the birds calm down, only strong gusts of wind intensify each time, ready to pluck branches from the tops of trees on their way.
Thunder strikes with the first volleys, and then, like a bucket of water, charges a downpour. The sky is not visible, only the reflections of lightning alternate with a crackling sound of thunder. The thunderstorm dies down as unexpectedly as it began. The sky is brightening, the flashes of lightning become less frequent, the thunder rolls go to the side. The first rays of the sun are peeking through, brightly reflected in the puddles. And life again summer forest comes to life, birds chirp happily, animals come out of hiding places. Meanwhile, in the forest, in the most secret dark places, the first mushrooms appear.
The beginning of summer in the folk calendar
"The swallow begins the morning, and the nightingale ends the evening"
At the very beginning of summer, since ancient times in Russia, a unique rite of "baptism of the cuckoo" was performed. After the complete disappearance of winter, cold winds and bad weather, it was necessary to appease the summer nature to new vegetative forces, good weather and a noble harvest. V ancient Russia the description of summer from the first days was like this. Early in the morning on the first Sunday of summer, Russian girls went into the forest to find orchis grass - they called it cuckoo's tears, and then, they plucked it, carried it to the hut to sew outfits, each for its own cuckoo. Then the cuckoos were numbered, meeting each other, people hugged and kissed. After becoming related to each other, becoming closer, together they brought the generosity of summer closer to themselves.
In June, bread rises, it is not for nothing that the month of June was called "grain grower". Throughout the first ten days of the month, active sowing took place in the fields, starting from the days of Falalei-Borage and Olena, June 2 and 3, from the name of which it is clear that these days were planted cucumbers, flax, belated wheat, as well as barley with buckwheat. On June 7, aphids appeared, feeding on plant juices, emitting honeydew. By June 11, ears of grain were already sprouting on Fedosya Chariot, by this time beans were planted. From early dawn to late dusk, people worked in the field in order to be in time until the end of sowing, which fell on the second half of June to the day of the equinox.
Summer in Russian poetry
Summer ... One of the most amazing, beautiful and brightest seasons. Summer nature is special and impressive. Every summer is associated with something different: sounds, smells, sensations. These are lush meadow grasses, the scent of wildflowers and even dusk, coolness spruce forest... All the natural splendor of summer is reflected in the works of famous Russian poets. They dedicated a huge number of romantic, exciting lines to the beautiful time.
A real hymn to the awakening nature is an ode to the summer morning of Sergei Yesenin. Its summer is warm, washed with silvery dew, charming in its tranquility. This delightful natural idyll is scattered every day as the day dawns, to be reborn again the next morning.
Golden stars fell asleep,
The backwater mirror trembled,
The light dawns on the river backwaters
And blush the grid of the sky.
Sleepy birches smiled
Silk braids were tousled.
Rustling green earrings
And silver dew burns.
The wattle fence has overgrown nettles
Dressed in bright mother-of-pearl
And, rocking, whispers playfully:
"Good morning!"
Afanasy Fet in his work deeply describes nature in the summer, in particular, the lines of the poem "I came to you with greetings ...", evoke an association with the maturity of feelings, relationships. Allegorical lines convey a special acuteness of life and semantic fullness through romantic feelings, lightness of being and an aura of carelessness.
I came to you with greetings,
Tell that the sun is up
That it is hot light
The sheets fluttered;
Tell that the forest is awake
All woke up, with each branch,
Every bird shook
And the spring is full of thirst;
Tell that with the same passion
Like yesterday, I came again
That the soul is still happy
And I'm ready to serve you;
Tell that from everywhere
Fun blows on me
I don't know myself, that I will
Sing - but only the song matures.
Summer is different. Everyone sees him in his own way, experiencing sometimes mixed and contradictory, but invariably strong feelings.
June: the sun is turning
Description of summer nature in June (III - IV week).
The lilac continues to bloom, the smell of fresh grass spreads around the districts. Summer nature fills the air with herbal incense. Already, the poplar has dissolved the fluff in its seeds, just to wait for light gusts of wind that carry new life around. In the forest, in stables and reservoirs, the smell of spices is carried, no longer floral, but sweet herbal.
The greens are ripening with might and main, and now the strawberries have hatched by the end of the month. And the blueberries are already keeping pace with her, just have time to collect. In the morning you can hear the cry of swallows, in the afternoon frogs croak in the reservoirs, and the evening ends with a nightingale's lullaby. This time describes the summer nature as the most fertile warm season for working in the fields, evening walks and night gatherings around the fire.
A white blizzard of poplar fluff sweeps along the park alleys with a light wind, a kind of winter in fluffy warm snows. The glades are covered with white-headed hordes of dandelions, as if hundreds of little astronauts have landed on earth. Just about the wind, swaying the dandelions from side to side, will pick the seeds in parachutics and carry them home. The squeak of chicks is heard, coming from the crowns of the trees, the parents barely have time to feed the voracious maturing chicks. Young growth grows quickly, you will not notice how it will jump out of the nest, once or twice and flew.
Second half of the month in the national calendar
"The sun from Peter-turn softens the course, the month is profitable"
The most blooming in June different plants, medicinal herbs, Ivan da Marya rises, plantains, buttercups are at every step, Ivan-Chai is smoothed by the warm winds. The forest edges are scattered in the juicy points of the berries. In the forest, you can pick up a lot of ripe strawberries, and a little later, wild strawberries will turn red on the bushes higher.
The day of June 25 is coming - the solstice point. From this time on, the sun turns towards shorter days. Now in the morning cold dew covers the grass low above the ground. This natural water can be drunk, because it is very clean, collected from settled air vapors, summer dew does not contain salt deposits. At the end of June, on the 29th, Tikhon comes, and, indeed, the sun shortens the course, yes, and the birds subside. The sun slowly, with unhurried steps, hangs in the sky. Only in the shadow of shelter deciduous trees there is salvation from the incandescent rays growing in strength. Summer turns into hot July.
Summer in Russian painting
Russian artists very colorfully and variably convey a picture of a summer landscape. Here you can see majestic green trees, and a spike field, and an extraordinary turquoise sky with light gentle white clouds.
(Painting by Boris V. Shcherbakov "June in the Moscow Region")
The description of summer nature is unusually colorfully presented in the painting by Boris V. Shcherbakov "June in the Moscow Region", which depicts the real green of the forest. From the front right corner into the depths of the picture, meandering in a laid bed, lies the smooth surface of the river. On both sides of it there are powerful trees, it looks like pines mixed with deciduous species. On the right, almost by the river, a slender birch tree stands alone. In the foreground on the left are haystacks. The upper part of the painting is occupied by a clear sky, where only fluffy white clouds are visible.
The idea of improving the planet's ecosystem with vertical and rooftop gardens has long been embodied in many cities around the world.
But you can add even more greenery to the streets of our cities with green roofs on public transport.
A phyto-kinetic project for bus roof landscaping was proposed by biologist Marc Grañén from Spain. This project is reported by the environmental news site urbangardensweb.com
Photo by Marc Grañén
Marc Grañén calls himself a landscape painter. His concept of clean air in cities - the open roofs of buses should be bright from flowering vegetation and saturate the air with oxygen, not just exhaust gases.
Two years ago, a similar project was proposed by Marco Antonio Castro Cosio’s PhD student at New York University. But Marc Grañén is more successful in his endeavors than his predecessor.
The idea of the Spanish biologist Marc Grañén has received the approval and support of leading scientists and engineers in the field of environmental projects.
Mark's phyto-kinetic project is more adapted to practical use, his method of installing roof gardens on buses is more perfect, although it requires the test of time.
For styling roof gardens Bus Marc Grañén uses 7 cm thick hydroponic foam, which is much lighter than soil. This significantly reduces the load on the bus roof.
Photo by Marc Grañén
The hydroponic system is supported on the roof with a perforated stainless steel grate. Waterproofing is also well thought out, it seals the roof and prevents moisture leaks.
Photo by Marc Grañén
For irrigation roof gardens condensate from the bus air conditioning systems will be used.
Condensation is usually wasted, and in the case of a green roof, the water will water the plants. The hotter the weather, the more condensation there will be.
On cool days, you can drive through special car washes, where there are no top brushes and soap suds, so as not to damage the plants, or water by hand.
Green carpets on the roofs may have a unique design for different kind transport, and will also be taken into account climatic conditions regions and planted plants that grow in a given climate.
Photo by Marc Grañén
For many skeptics, Mark's project is utopian, because there are too many "buts" in the implementation of this idea. And first of all, it concerns the safety of vehicles with green roof in case of emergency and unforeseen situations.
But Mark believes that the more people support his idea, the cleaner the air in our cities will be, and green roofs will become a part of urban culture.
Rooftop gardens green roofs urban transport, vertical gardens, and as a result of common efforts - a revived green Planet... Sounds optimistic, maybe it will be, but ahead long way the embodiment of the phyto-kinetic project in everyday life.
Agree, I don't really want to walk when it's cloudy outside. Everyone knows that thanks to the sun we get vitamin D, but few people know that this happens even when the sun is not visible behind the clouds. We have collected as many as 6 benefits of walking in the fresh air, which literally push you for a walk.!
First, let's take a look at what happens when you are indoors for a long time. First, you breathe the same air in which the amount of oxygen decreases. Breathing in this stale air does not provide your body with enough oxygen. This can lead to physical and psychological health problems such as dizziness, nausea, headaches, fatigue and mental exhaustion, irritability, anxiety, depression, colds and lung disease. Not a very attractive set, right?
Fresh air is good for digestion
You have probably often heard that after eating it is good to go for an easy walk. Not only movement, but also oxygen helps the body digest food better. This fresh air benefit is really important if you are trying to lose weight or improve your digestion.
Improves blood pressure and heart rate
If you have blood pressure problems, you should avoid contaminated surroundings and try to stay in an area with clean, fresh air. Dirty environment forces the body to work harder to get the oxygen it needs, so pressure can rise. Of course, for residents of megacities it is difficult to find fresh air, but try to get out into nature at least once or twice a week.
Fresh air makes you happier
The amount of serotonin (or the hormone of joy) depends on the amount of oxygen you breathe in. Serotonin can significantly improve your mood and contribute to feelings of happiness and well-being. Fresh air makes you feel more relaxed. This is especially important for those who are used to raising their spirits with sweetness. The next time you feel overwhelmed, just go for a walk in the park or forest and see how it affects you.
Strengthens the immune system
This is especially important in the spring, when immunity is significantly reduced. Dirt, grayness, rain are not very attractive for a walk, so at this time of the year we go out for a walk less often. However, the white blood cells that fight bacteria and germs need enough oxygen to do their job properly. Therefore, get in the habit of going out for at least a half-hour walk to help your immune system strengthen.
Cleans the lungs
When you breathe in and out through your lungs, you release toxins from your body with the air. Of course, it's important to breathe in really fresh air to avoid absorbing additional toxins. Therefore, we again advise you to go to nature as often as possible in order to restore lung function.
Increasing the amount of energy
Fresh air helps you think better and boosts your energy levels. The human brain needs 20% of the body's oxygen, can you imagine? More oxygen gives more clarity to the brain, improves concentration, helps to think more clearly, and has a positive effect on energy levels.
And now we give specific tips on how to absorb more fresh air, and some of them can be done without leaving the city.
Try running outdoors. Find a woodland or park with lots of trees in your city and jog there. The combination of cardio and oxygen has a good effect on the respiratory organs and increases the body's endurance.
Go hiking in the woods once a week or two. Aside from supplying oxygen to your body, it can also become an enjoyable pastime and even a family tradition. And it is always good to combine business with pleasure!
Keep plenty of plants in your home and workplace to improve air quality. Plants produce oxygen and absorb carbon dioxide (remember the school curriculum?), And some of them can even remove toxic pollutants in the air.
Exercise every day. If possible, do it outdoors. Sport helps to start blood circulation more powerfully and supply the body with oxygen.
Ventilate the bedroom before bed and, if possible, sleep with the window open. But this point should be fulfilled only by those who do not live in the center of the metropolis.
Ekaterina Romanova