MAKE SENSE OF HOME HEALING

Soothe your senses and heal stress with easy, cheap home improvements. Science now reveals how these simple steps relax and rejuvenate.....
• TOUCH
• SEE
• BREATHE
• HEAR
• FEEL

TOUCH
Cozy Fabrics
Textiles researches have found that holding certain types of cloth can evoke powerful emotions.


SEE
Clean Surfaces
Clutter isn't just unpleasant to look at, it can also be distressing - especially when you have no control over it.


BREATHE
Floral and Food Scents
In a Rutgers University study, women who received bouquets reported positive feelings a few days later. Researches speculate that flowers contain certain compounds that improve well-being.


HEAR
Pleasant Sounds
Researches found that even low-level noise-like the sound of someone typing-may ramp up levels of the stress hormone epinephrine by 30%, compared with quieter situations.


FEEL
Ample Space
Some experts suggest that humans are hardwired to seek out spaciousness, harking back to our ancestor's need to flee predators. Studies show that mice in cramped conditions exhibit more signs of stress than ones with room to roam.