Bonitas Member Magazine 2018 - B-Living Issue 1 | Page 16

Gardening to improve your health Digging the soil, planting lowers and vegetables and watering them are an instant mood booster. Your day looks brighter when you see your plants greeting you a pleasant morning. Research has also found that spending more time in your garden brings along a number of health benefi ts improving the quality of your health. Give your mood a lift Improve mental health Stress and anxiety, if not managed properly, can bring harm not just to your mental and emotional state but to your physical health as well. It can lead to eating and sleep disorders as well as conditions like hyperacidity and hypertension. Spending time outside gardening at the end of a crazy day can lower your stress and anxiety. The fresh air and the physical activity required during gardening are an instant mood booster. Humans have always found healing and tranquillity in nature. Gardening is not only a good physical activity, it also has a positive eff ect on your mental health. Just like yoga and meditation, gardening gives us the opportunity to think and focus clearly. It can also lower your risk of Alzheimer’s disease. In addition, it is a good activity for patients with dementia and improves their overall wellbeing. Page 15 B-Living Issue 1, 2018