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.
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