The best medicine for many of life’s conditions often do not require complicated medicines or therapeutic remedies and getting in touch with nature could sometimes even be the best remedy to a nagging headache or a depressing episode in life.
The best medicine may not be drugs
Today’s society has become too reliant on medicines and drugs that sometimes it gets somewhat confusing when a mysterious ailment may cause an unexplained recurring headache to persist.
Sometimes, what one may need could just be as simple as a few minutes to breathe in some fresh air, enjoy the scenery and allow your mind to break free from the stresses of everyday living with all its pressures and demands.
Nurture a life
A recent study published by the King’s Fund reveals that there are positive psychological and physical impacts to gardening, with several doctors now recommending this activity for therapy with many recovering patients.
“Gardening encourages those who have had a stroke with paralysis for example, to use their disabled limb,” says Sir Richard Thompson, a former president of the Royal Society of Physicians who co-authored the study. “There’s also good evidence for arthritis; all the twisting and turning and weeding is beneficial for the pain.”
The study found that gardening had a positive impact on the brain and was found to improve general well-being, cognitive skills and promoted good mood with patients diagnosed and treated for dementia. It has also been found to improve social behaviors and interaction for those suffering from abrupt mood-changing conditions.
General practitioners the world over are now prescribing horticultural therapy for patients recovering from illness, especially those who were treated for anxiety and depression.
Many patients are frightened to use their bodies after heart attacks and strokes, or if they have arthritis,” says Sir Richard. “Gardening helps take their minds off the pain because the focus needs to be on the weeds and plants.”
Backed by science
Another study published by researchers from the University of Essex shows that there are indeed evidence that spending at least five minutes a day with nature improves self-esteem and uplifts the mood.
“We think that walking outside releases endorphins and hormones that promote better mood such as oxytocin, the feel good hormone,” says Dr. Valerie Gladwell, senior lecturer in sports and exercise science who took part in the research.
Another recent study from the same institution also reveals that people who took 15 to 20 minute walks in nature during lunchtime were easy to fall asleep at night and improved sleep quality.
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