Gardening has been found to have many health benefits and is beneficial in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
So getting your hands dirty in the garden can increase your serotonin levels. This is due to a specific soil bacteria, Mycobacterium vaccae, that can trigger the release of serotonin in our brain. Serotonin is a natural anti-depressant that can make you happy. A lack of serotonin in the brain causes depression and anxiety.
According to research, this bacteria stimulates serotonin production that makes people relaxed and happier.
Dirt is Good for You
Our health depends on the flourishing microbiome in our guts. Bacteria and viruses can strengthen our immune system, protecting us from many diseases.
Researchers have already established that childhood exposure to outdoor bacteria is linked to a stronger immune system.
In fact, Bavarian kids who spent time in family animal stables had much lower rates of asthma and allergies during their lives than the kids who did not.
Good news: you can get dirt anywhere. Step out to your yard, or city parks to encounter some beneficial mood boosting microbes.
Take Turmeric for Depression
Did you know that turmeric can raise the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain effectively?
A recent study, Efficacy and Safety of Curcumin in Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial, proves that curcumin may be used as an effective and safe alternative to be used in patients with any depressive disorders.
How to Use Turmeric for Depression
- Take organic turmeric powder (here) three times per day
- Drink Turmeric Tea
