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Can Your Garden Keep You Healthy?

According to medical studies, being in the middle of nature can have a positive effect on your health. Indeed, as most of us are stuck in a busy urban landscape, switching the gray buildings for the delicate greenery of your garden can immediately lift your mood. Scientists attribute the effect to the abundance of oxygen, which helps to clear out brain fog and concentration issues. More importantly, as we struggle with indoor air pollution, a stroll in the backyard can dramatically improve your health by fighting off harmful toxins. We also all know that the best way to relax is to be in the middle of nature. Therefore, it’s easy to see how your garden can support mental health and even reduce the risk of seasonal affective disorder in winter. Indeed, enthusiastic gardeners report fewer SAD symptoms as a result of their hobby. 

In short, your garden can be the perfect place to achieve mindfulness and life satisfaction. However, did you know that your garden has many other ways to support your health? 



Shape it with allergens in mind
Hayfever is the enemy of spring and summer. Thankfully, for hayfever sufferers, the autumnal weather has helped to get rid of the last of the allergens in the backyard. However, it doesn’t have to be that way. Indeed, you can use smart garden landscaping plans to create an open space that reduces the risk of allergies. The typical spring and summer complaints relate to pollen and grass. Avoiding wind-pollinated plants can make a significant difference to your household. While popular trees are wind-pollinating, such as birch and oak, you can focus your attention on blossoming trees such as fruit trees that are bee-friendly. Additionally, another essential transformation is to get rid of the lawn. Paving, decking, and gravel are fantastic options for allergy-sufferers. 

Cultivate the remedies you need
Did you know that you could cure some of your health complaints with homegrown plants? For instance, if you struggle to get enough sleep at night, you might need to regulate your hormone levels to protect your sleep cycle. Almonds, freshly picked from an almond tree – which is also allergy-friendly – contain melatonin, which helps to regulate your sleeping and waking cycles. Additionally, almonds contain magnesium and calcium, which, when combined, can be effective at treating insomnia. If you experience digestive troubles, you might want to consider growing some chamomile, which you can brew as an evening tea to manage acid reflux, IBS, and painful gastrointestinal disorders. 

Eat food you trust 
Can you trust the food you buy in-store? Indeed, despite environmental protests, most shop fruits and vegetables still come in plastic packaging. Additionally, many crops have been subjected to pesticides and other chemical enhancements during the production or shipping process. The question is: Are you getting the best deal with fresh produce bought in a shop? The answer is that, unfortunately, as long as there is no global effort made to improve fruits and veg productions, you should consider starting a vegetable bed in your garden. if will give you the control you need over the quality of your food. Ultimately, there’s a lot to be said about chemical-free produce! 

Our ancestors were right to look after their gardens: it is the backbone of your health. From allergy control to healthy local food, your garden can be a source of improvement for your household. 

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