Feeling down? Try digging – literally. Scientists discovered a common soil bacterium (Mycobacterium vaccae) that can trigger the release of serotonin in the brain, similar to how antidepressants work. No wonder a day of gardening lifts the spirits! You can call it Horticultural Therapy. As we till the soil or even inhale that earthy scent, we might be dosing ourselves with microscopic mood boosters. It turns out getting our hands dirty is not just good exercise; it’s a natural pick-me-up courtesy of friendly garden microbes.
Growing Home - Microscopic Mood Boosters
