Energy-efficient standards of today require that modern office buildings be kept tightly sealed, in order to avoid temperature variations. This is one of the major contributions to the condition called "sick building syndrome," an ambiguous illness that affects the occupants of an unhealthy edifice. Carpeting, furniture, cleaning products, dry cleaning, insecticides, printers, and other products can give off unhealthy fumes, which trigger responses from the immune system that over time dull its, leading to premature aging. Circulate fresh air through your office by opening the windows early in the morning and late in the evening. These are the times of day that outdoor air is cleanest.
Plants to the Rescue
The synthetic materials found in buildings, furnishings, and electronic devices emit volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) into our work environment. Some examples of these toxic gases include formaldehyde from plastic bags, benzene from wall coverings, and xylene from computer screens. Indoor air pollutants aggravate allergies and fatigue; in some extreme cases, they can even lead to cancer and birth defects. This is where Mother Nature's air purifiers come in: plants produce oxygen and eliminate VOCs at the same time. The most effective plants include indoor palms, English ivy, ficuses, peace lilies, and chrysanthemums. Bring the fresh air indoors by filling your workplace with plants a plenty!
Office Pick-Me-Ups
The key to staying alert and awake on the job is to keep your chi moving. So before you reach for that third cup of coffee—which will initially give you a boost, but depletes your energy in the long run—try some of these:
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