Written by Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : March 15, 2016 7:07 PM IST
Even though you hate getting your hands dirty, spending 30 minutes in your garden watering, sowing, weeding or digging can help you reap numerous benefits. We bet you didn't know the last one!
Relieves stress: A study published in HortTechnology proved that engaging in gardening not only lowers stress levels in young adults but also helps in controlling cholesterol and blood pressure, thereby promoting overall health. It works by releases endorphins and improving oxygen circulation, thereby calming your mind and body after a long day at work.
Lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s: Indulging in simple activities like gardening can improve brain volume and hence, lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease by 50%, reported a study in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease. Moreover, spending time in gardens not only triggers sensory stimulation but creates an environment that triggers happy memories.
Helps you to deal with sleep woes: Have trouble sleeping at night? Well, rather than hitting the gym or taking a morning walk, kick-starting your day with gardening helps you sleep later without any trouble, revealed a study presented at SLEEP 2015. It not only strains your physically but relaxes your mind, thereby aiding a good night’s sleep.
Instils a feeling of mindfulness: Who said only meditation has the power to calm negative thoughts and set you in a state of mindfulness? A study mentioned in the journal Heath Psychology stated that gardening not only causes the release of endorphins, happy hormones, but also rejuvenates you and helps you stay calm.
Aids in weight loss: And the last one, gardening can help you lose weight. Watering plants for 15 minutes at any time of the day helps you to burn 45 calories!
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