The Mind-Body Cleanse: How Spring Cleaning Boosts Your Well-being - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 2 June 2025

⏱️ 6 minutes

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Research shows cluttered environments raise cortisol levels, while cleaning reduces biological stress markers and helps calm your nervous system
Spring cleaning acts as a psychological intervention that creates a sense of accomplishment that builds confidence and breaks patterns of depression and low motivation
Deep cleaning removes allergens like dust mites, mold spores and pesticide residues that trigger asthma, allergies and other health issues
Using natural cleaners like vinegar, baking soda and essential oils provides effective cleaning without the harmful respiratory and hormonal effects of chemical products
Starting with small, manageable cleaning tasks creates a reward loop in your brain that makes it easier to regain control and reduce feelings of overwhelm

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0:00.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular wisdom. Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen
0:06.1	summaries of our latest articles, perfect for when you're on the go. No reading required. Subscribe
0:11.2	for free at Mercola.com for the latest health insights. Have you ever felt your heart rate rise
0:17.1	the moment you step into a cluttered room? as if the mess itself is weighing on your shoulders.
0:22.8	Hello, and welcome to Dr. Mercola's cellular wisdom. I'm Ethan Foster, and today we're
0:28.3	uncovering how cleaning your space can calm your nervous system, lower stress hormones, and
0:33.4	sharpen your focus. And I'm Alara Sky. Together, we'll show you why spring cleaning isn't just a seasonal chore.
0:40.3	It's a proven method to reduce cortisol, lift your mood, and remove hidden health hazards.
0:46.3	We'll break down the science and give you practical steps so you can start feeling lighter,
0:50.3	physically and mentally, right away.
0:53.3	Let's start with cortisol.
0:55.8	Researchers at UCLA tracked families for four years and found that people living in cluttered
1:00.7	homes, especially mothers, had chronically higher cortisol levels.
1:05.8	Elevated cortisol can leave you wired, foggy, and exhausted.
1:09.5	Why does your environment have that kind of biological pull?
1:12.7	Visual chaos sends constant danger signals to your brain. Your nervous system interprets piles of
1:18.2	papers or dusty shelves as unfinished business, keeping you on alert. When you clear clutter,
1:23.8	those signals quiet down, and your cortisol curve returns to its natural rhythm, up in the
1:28.9	morning, down at night, so you can think clearly and sleep better.
1:32.6	Therapist Veronica Culkins explains it this way.
1:36.0	A chaotic room equals chaotic thoughts.
1:38.9	When you tame the mess, you create a soothing backdrop that helps your nervous system settle.
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