Secrets to a Healthy (Happy!) Home

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By Annie Corapi
From Health magazine

Designer Jonathan Adler has said, “Your home should be like a good dose of Zoloft”—and we couldn’t agree more. Now, more than ever, home base needs to be a retreat that wraps you up and makes you feel great again. In fact, everything from your lighting to the color of the paint you choose can affect your sleep habits, energy levels, and overall health, says Erica Elliott, MD, environmental-medicine expert and co-author of Prescriptions for a Healthy House. To help you tap into this power, we asked top experts to share the keys to a happy, healthy space.

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