"touching soil has been shown to release chemicals that boost your serotonin and reduce anxiety and stress."
"According to Emily Davenport, ATR-BC, LCAT, LPAT, a board-certified therapist, doing so taps into your primal need to be in touch with nature. Even if you're just repotting a plant in your apartment, it feels good to release your inhibitions and get your hands dirty."
Gardening has become a popular wellness trend, particularly on social media platforms like TikTok. Beyond obvious benefits like fresh air and sunshine, direct contact with soil through bare-handed gardening offers significant mental health advantages. Research indicates that touching soil releases chemicals that increase serotonin levels while reducing anxiety and stress. Board-certified therapists recognize this practice as fulfilling primal human needs for nature connection. Rather than using tools or gloves, gardening experts recommend digging directly into soil to establish deeper engagement with the activity. This tactile experience reconnects people with natural, grounded sensations, offering psychological benefits that extend beyond traditional gardening enjoyment.
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