Gardening: Studies Show Gardening Can Reduce the Risk of Dementia & Other Mental Illnesses

Anyone who has spent a long time in a garden can say that after a few hours with their hands in the dirt, they feel rejuvenated and refreshed. Now, recent studies on the effects of gardening and mental health are taking giant steps towards scientific demonstration that these improvements are not only a product of the placebo effect. In several scientific studies worldwide, the researchers found that can actually two biological, psychological and ways in which gardening can improve the mental health of all. These studies suggest that the decision to add a garden space to live outside of the door can play a crucial role in preventing most debilitating ailments that seem to go with aging.
Gardening and dementia
Some research suggests that gardening can help reduce the risk of developing dementia. In two separate studies, researchers followed people in their 60s and 70s for up to 16 years. Their observations, respectively, found that those who regularly landscaped had a risk 36% and 47% less than non-gardeners dementia, although a number of other health factors were taken into account.
Although the results are far from definitive, they suggest that the physical and mental activity involved in gardening can have a positive influence on the mind.
And for those who already know the mental decline, even just walking in a garden, it is therapeutic. Many residential houses across the country designed to accommodate people with dementia, have now "roam" or "memory" in their garden areas. These gardens designed for residents with Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive disorders, allowing them to walk through them without getting lost. The sights, smells and sounds of the garden promote relaxation and reduce stress.
Gardening and depression
One of the many scientific studies on the subject was held in Norway. The study focused on a group of people diagnosed with depression, persistent depressed mood, or "bipolar 2 disorder." For the study, the participants spent six hours a week of flowers and vegetables in the gardens. The results were clear. after three months, half of the participants experienced significant improvement in their symptoms of depression. in addition, your mood continued to improve three months after the end of the gardening program. Some scientists suggest that it is simply the novelty of gardening subjects of the study that produced the results; however, some experts have a much more radical explanation of how gardening could relieve depression; Bacteria.
Bacteria in the soil and Mental Health
Christopher Lowry, Ph.D., assistant professor of integrative physiology at the University of Colorado Boulder, was the mouse injected with Mycobacterium, a harmless bacterium commonly found in soil and has been found to increase the release and serotonin metabolism in parts of the brain that control cognitive function and mood - like antidepressants increase serotonin they do.
However, it is important to note that exposure to such bacteria is by no means a replacement for taking a prescription antidepressant. It simply suggests that much of the reason why, as a society, are experiencing depression at higher and higher rates is that we are no longer exposed to these bacteria for votes to get our hands on the floor transmitted. Simple: when our society was less developed, most people spend at least part of their time digging in the dirt or touching the ground, exposing them to these bacteria. In modern times, most people do not make contact with the ground and therefore no contact with the Mycobacterium we are accustomed, and this can be a contributing factor to depression.
(For more on the bacteria in the soil and mental health, read this blog written by Naomi Sachs in TLN: "Your in the dirt, bacteria in soil can make us happier, smarter")
horticulture Therapy
As further evidence of a causal relationship between gardening and mental health, you can see the rapid growth and the gardening implementation as therapy to help people with mental disorders. NPR has addressed in his article entitled:. "Gardening Help can heal the troubled mind" that analyzes a program called Hawaii Pacific Quest that uses gardening to help troubled teens in the program, teens pose a garden from flat sowing little or no involvement with the staff. This allows teens to solve problems themselves, relationships, and overcoming mental barriers by engaging them emotionally. and the results are proving to be very positive for teens who go through the program.
Beyond this program, gardening is used in a variety of unexpected places, such as detention centers, hospitals, nursing homes and mental health of veterans more. This growth in horticultural therapy is continued success of product when gardening as a therapeutic tool is used.
Finally
Although there is no evidence that gardening improves mental health, it is very difficult to ignore the results, which are repeated across the nation. Gardening focuses the mind, relieves incredibly damaging "fatigue attention," which is the result of prolonged exposure to screens, improving motor function, reduces stress, improves the entire well-being. whether the bacteria that appears to increase serotonin production, or simply the joy and sense of accomplishment watching a seed grow into a plant fully formed, gardening shows that a simple step that everyone can take to reduce the risk of common mental health problems and quality of life.

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Celebrations and Other Excellent Family Gatherings

I am the youngest of five girls, baby surprise tail-end with my sisters 11 to 16 years older than me and dragged on one and a half each.  

It gave me a great opportunity to have older brothers to advise and guide me to my parents for me for many years, when they might be the only child, nephews and now great-nieces and nephews to entertain and entertained by the advantage of a large family, exciting and fun.  

Although spread over four states, we met frequently. It started as a family reunion every summer and then spread to an "aunt Party" each fall. Then add a sister spring and summer meet with the other guests sometimes and other times our group remained "private." Cousins, envious of that camaraderie created their own cousin's party. A good time is shared by all every time we meet.
There are also all other special celebrations such as weddings, births related, anniversaries and "big". This past weekend, my older sister have graced a 80th birthday surprise.  

Although she knew that something was going on as my brother-in-law and niece took her to the car for a 4 hour trip on the fate of the party, I did not know exactly what we had expected.  

Because everyone had to travel another fun thing was the arrival of guests in single, multiple, and crowds along the first night and the next morning.  

After dinner and games with wild cards (and not a statement of "Happy Birthday") that was rolling in bed, he got up early for coffee, then casually waited until the appointed time when I asked my sister located in the city with me to buy a couple of things that I had forgotten.  

She agreed and as soon as the engine is started, the rest of the family flew into action with decorations, posters, specialty foods, gift packaging, and everything for the perfect holiday. Cellular communication prevented us to warn our imminent return and give designers sometimes hiding and then jump closets and hallways when we walked in the door.
"Surprise!" eco since achieved a great event with flawless coordination. Although everyone had pitched in two of my nephews, they had led the program to design fun, food, and fun for everyone. As they had rented a large house, there was plenty of space for sleeping, chatting, cooking, playing and laughing. In fact, for the second night and I had laughed so much my sides ached with joy. And we still had half a day to more emotions.
My nieces have also thrown together (defined as we throw hours of purchase, design, creation and implementation of) a second dramatic event: a baby shower for my nephew and his wife. Again party planners transform the room into a stunning view of baby goodies replacing birthday. Woohoo! What a great surprise it turned out to be like my brother knew niece's birthday, but nothing on the shower. His face beaming with happiness.
The last morning we were exhausted with everyone who has a home player. Snowflakes fell slightly, but the sun peeked also make good turns for everyone.  

My two-hour trip included to remember the fun, but also amazed by the wonders of my great family. I find brothers who hate each other, parents who are unhappy with their own parents, cousins ​​and uncles who complain complain. Fortunately, none of these dampen our meetings. 

 There may be a few veterans in the bottom of my family, but I do not really know because they just do not seem in these celebrations, although it is not licensed in their daily schedule. Instead, it allows me to enjoy the love and laughter with great people. Hmmm, I wonder when we will meet again next?

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