2023-11-20 09:57:30
No need for Prozac to chase away the gloom. Certain microbes in soil have been found to have similar effects on the brain, without the side effects or dependence associated with chemicals. Find out how to take advantage of this natural antidepressant found in the soil to improve your well-being and health. Read on to understand how the earth can make you happy.
Natural remedies have been used for centuries, offering solutions to almost every physical, mental and emotional problem. Ancient healers may not have understood why certain treatments worked, but they did see their beneficial effects. While modern scientists have elucidated the mechanisms of many medicinal plants and therapeutic practices, it is only recently that they have discovered new remedies, yet still present in the natural cycle of life. Today, the positive link between soil microbes and human health has been established and confirmed by scientific studies.
Soil microbes and human health
Did you know that there is a natural antidepressant in the ground? Indeed, Mycobacterium vaccae, a substance studied, has demonstrated effects on neurons similar to those of drugs like Prozac. This bacteria, present in the soil, promotes the production of serotonin, thus contributing to a state of relaxation and well-being. Studies conducted on cancer patients have revealed significant improvement in their quality of life and reduction in stress.
Lack of serotonin is associated with depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bipolar disorder. It appears that this bacteria acts as a natural antidepressant in the soil, without harmful side effects. These antidepressant microbes might be as easy to use as playing in the dirt.
Most passionate gardeners will tell you that their garden is their “haven of happiness” and that gardening is a source of relaxation and fulfillment for them. The fact that science confirms these benefits adds credibility to their claims. The discovery of a bacterial antidepressant in soil comes as little surprise to those who have experienced these effects themselves. This scientific confirmation is fascinating, but not surprising to happy gardeners.
Antidepressant Mycobacterium microbes in soil are also being studied for their potential benefits for cognitive function, Crohn’s disease, and even rheumatoid arthritis.
How the earth makes you happy
Antidepressant microbes in the soil cause an increase in cytokines, which leads to increased serotonin production. These bacteria, tested on rats by injection or ingestion, showed an improvement in cognitive capacity, a reduction in stress and better concentration compared to a control group.
Gardeners, while working the soil, inhale these bacteria, come into skin contact with them, and can introduce them into their bloodstream through small cuts or other openings. The beneficial effects of these bacterial antidepressants in the soil can be felt for up to three weeks, according to studies in rats. So, don’t hesitate to get out and garden to improve your mood and quality of life.
Sources :
sage.edu
discovermagazine.com
gardeningknowhow.com
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