S8E11 - All Natural
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Could being outside, playing in soil, taking a hike, and immersing yourself in your surroundings increase your seratonin?
When rating gardening benefits, gardeners often note reductions in stress, tension and anxiety. Research proves this is more than a feeling. One study had participants complete a psychologically stressful task and then measured cortisol, Periods of gardening or reading followed. While both groups showed lower levels of cortisol after these activities, the gardening group was significantly lower, indicating greater physical relief from acute stress. They…
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