Get a Warm Mist Humidifier - they help put moisture back in the air. Here's an example of one:
Model V150
Steam Guard design.
Bacteria free for steam relief of cold and flu symptoms.
Designed for use with inhalants.
Safety Matters:
Protective steam guard.
Twist and lift cap.
Automatic shut-off.
Large nightlight.
18-24 hour operation.
1.5 gallon capacity.
Vapor Therapy for Healthful Living:
Water is one nutrient that all forms of life must have to survive. All functions of your body require sufficient moisture to work properly.
When your body does not have sufficient moisture, it functions poorly. Dry, arid climatic conditions are usually the culprit.
Colds and flu can further cause dehydration. Colds and flu begin making their seasonal rounds during fall and winter. Part of the reason for increased respiratory illnesses during this time is because humidity level in the air reaches its yearly lows.
Central heating units in homes and offices further remove moisture from the air. The relative humidity may drop to as low as 10% - drier than the air in the Sahara Desert. Most people experience problems when the relative humidity drops below 25%. A comfortable humidity level should not be higher than 50%.
The Steam Vaporizer Helps Combat This Excessive Dryness, Providing These Benefits:
Keeps your respiratory system moist, allowing it to fight off bacteria, viruses and pollutants.
Relieves cold, flu and hay fever symptoms.
Relieves dry, irritated and itching skin and eyes.
Relieves coughs and dry, scratchy throat.
Helps you breathe better and sleep more comfortably.
Stops dryout damage to plants, paintings and furniture.
Saves you money on your heating bills, since proper humidity lets you feel more comfortable at lower temperatures.
Kaz invented the electric vaporizer in 1924 and today is the world's leading manufacturer of vaporizers, humidifiers and other healthcare appliances.
Pure steam vapor restores moisture to dry indoor air for healthful living.
Helps relieve cold and flu symptoms.
How it Works:
The exclusive Vicks Vaporizer with Steam Guard design provides maximum safety, performance and reliability.
The vaporizer boils the water and produces a pure, bacteria-free vapor which is released into the room.
Pure steam vapor helps relieve cold and flu symptoms.
The vaporizer will automatically shut-off when the water reaches minimum level.
Medication cup for inhalant.
Triple wall insulation keeps tank water at a safe temperature.
Easy fill water level mark.
Quiet operation won't disturb your sleep.
Large nightlight to locate vaporizer in a dark room.
Protective steam guard design lowers the outlet steam temperature by 20% and helps keep hands away from direct steam.
Twist and lift cap - twist steam unit so that the arrow lines up with arrow on tank to remove.
Exclusive non-rust carbon electrodes operate efficiently in any water conditions and require less frequent cleaning.
Easy-to-use, molded carrying handles.
Pure steam vapor restores moisture to dry indoor air for healthful living.
I def. agree with the humidifier suggestion. I also have these potpourrri things with a tea candle on the bottom and liquid potpourri on top. When I have company coming I usually set a pot on the stove full of water and add in some essential oils and let it boil away.
Green plants are a natural humidifier- they add moisture to a room because of the oxygen\carbon dioxide exchange. Also have the added plus of beautifing room. Another idea would to be add a couple of tabletop fountains or other type water features. I have several aquariums in my home, green plants, etc... and these work great.