The Health Benefits of Gardening

If you're looking for a hobby to take over on those long summer days, why not consider gardening? Not only is gardening a great way to save money when it comes to adding veggies to your diet or color to your yard, it's also beneficial for your mental and physical health.

According to Health Magazine, gardening can ease your stress, keep up your physical health, and improve your mood. So if you haven't considered taking over gardening, take a look at some of the health benefits it provides and you will want to go buy some gloves and tools to start right away!

Stress reliever: Health psychologist Linda Wasmer Andrews says that spending time with nature can help restore your attention and relax your body. The fresh air, the calming sound of the trees and feeling of the soil can reduce the tension you may have from a stressful workday.

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Physical health booster: We all know how important it is to maintain your physical health, and what better way to do that than buying some flowers and planting them in your backyard? According the Center of Disease Control and Prevention, you can burn up to 165 calories with just 30 minutes of light gardening or yardwork. Not to mention that gardening also strengthens your immune system because of the vitamin D you're getting from the sun.

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Mental health booster: Along with physical health, gardening also improves your mental health and stability in a variety of ways. According to Good Housekeeping, studies have shown being around flowers can leave a positive impact on your mood, as well as reduce any feelings of depression.

Self-satisfaction: There's no better feeling than successfully accomplishing a goal or task. By giving more life to your yard, seeing your beautiful garden in the end is so satisfying. A beautiful garden can lead to a better you!

Overall, there are so many benefits that gardening offers when it comes to your health. So why not go to your local flower shop, purchase some gloves and flower seeds, and get outside to give a little time to yourself!

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