Sunday, October 19, 2014

A GREEN PLOT TO BEAT THE BLUES



SHARED FROM:
     LIZ HOGGARD
     4 May, 2014
Leicester, UK

Nature is incredible rewarding, unlike people, it’s very generous.  The healing benefits of gardening are astonishing.  Research on environmental psychology shows that the natural environment promotes recovery from stress and helps to restore the ability to focus attention.
Gardener lives longer and have a lower risk of heart attack and stroke.  One of the primary causes of depression is loss of control.  In the garden, people is in control, making decisions without interference from others,
Caring for something, keeping it alive, is very good for you.  Gardening also helps Alzheimer’s sufferers.  Research also show that gardening promotes feelings of generosity and altruism.  Gardens also teach us patience.
 

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