Note: It's fitting this post comes up today, on the day my grandmother is laid to rest. She loved her garden.
Now I know why gardening makes me happy as a clam! Combined with the mood effects of exercise and sunshine, gardening is wonderful way to boost your spirits!
"Did you know that there’s a natural antidepressant in soil? It’s true. Mycobacterium vaccae is the substance under study and has indeed been found to mirror the effect on neurons that drugs like Prozac provide. The bacterium is found in soil and may stimulate serotonin production, which makes you relaxed and happier. Studies were conducted on cancer patients and they reported a better quality of life and less stress." Read more here at Gardening Know How.
