Spring in welfare: Growth
Now that we are in April, hopefully , spring frosts are a thing of the past. It's time to put on your green thumb and get gardening! Your garden can be purely aesthetic, with bright and robust perennials, or provide fresh produce throughout the summer months. Anyway, what you get out of your garden will be much more than you give.
Gardening has been shown to increase your fitness level and help build resilience to stressful situations, circumstances such as medical treatment challenging and emotional disorders (American Horticultural Therapy Association). If you are interested in gardening group, this activity has a positive impact as well. It can improve your sense of belonging and cultivate social interactions. In addition, the responsibility of raising plants can give you an idea of feeding and a connection with nature.
The good does not stop there. Be immersed in nature increases the release of the "feel good" hormone, dopamine. Even if you do not have space for gardening, you can still grow your own small plants. Window boxes can contain a substantial amount of plant life and beautify the outside of your building. Herbs can be grown indoors and even double as edgy interior. Whether you garden indoors or outside, enjoy natural stress relief of nature!
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- Herbs are among the easiest plants to grow and keep alive. They need about 8 hours of sun per day, but can be grown indoors.
- Keep small pots of herbs in the kitchen where they are easy to water and easier to cut when you want fresh flavors in your meals.
- herbs are health hero, containing high levels of antioxidants and flavor boost for negligible calories.
- herbs are traditionally used in savory dishes, but do not be afraid to add them to desserts! Try lavender and lemon infused water or basil and balsamic strawberries on your
Sources :. American Horticultural Therapy Association, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Everyday Health, Huffington Post, Psychology Today, Strategies LifeWork EAP and Adventist HealthCare. The Health Council of the week is for educational purposes. For medical advice, consult your doctor. Feel free to copy and distribute this health resource.
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