Living plants can do a great job cleaning up the indoor air we breath — and they’re also great for our mood, and much more. — Sally Augustin Ph.D. Aside from the aesthetic beauty that indoor plants give, there is more to it that you might not know. Plants are way better than just a …
I know a lot of you will agree with me that we are now in the stage where we no longer care about the Earth. With all the benefits and convenience we get from technology, we seldom look at the damages we have caused nature. We ignore the world’s health because we are too focused …
Gardening can be both rewarding and exhausting. Depending on the person, the motivation and passion of doing it require a significant amount of consideration. As for me, I love gardening because I find myself enjoying everything about it. Yes, I get to feel exhausted sometimes, but that is not enough reason for me to quit …
Have you ever wonder how some other people maintain their enthusiast in gardening while suffering from a mental illness? Have you ever thought about their gardening methods that keep up with their anxiety and depression? For sure, you already know that gardening has a lot of benefits. But what are the specifics of maintaining the …
Nature has a lot of healing effects. Studies conducted have found a connection between an increase in the positive impact of mental health and being surrounded by nature. A few minutes with nature can calm your mind and eliminate negative emotions. Therapists will even agree to that. So what can we do to be around …
When you look at how the parks and commercial buildings in your neighborhood are rising increasingly these days, do you ever wonder who’s behind making decisions on what best to put up and where to put it up in the community? Like who decided that it was a good move to open a cinema in …
Working in the field of urban planning or engineering is not an easy thing to do because every decision you make can affect not only the present circumstances but also the future ones. Because of this, you may start to feel a lot of stress in your workplace to the point that your mental health …
Did you know that the issue of mental health or behavioral health has become more serious and significant over the past few years? Many people are starting to give focus and attention to it because a recent study shows that psychological disorders and other mental illnesses can lead to adverse effects on the people affected. …
It’s possible that, to some extent, by tuning into the signals, becoming aware of the signs of acute stress—the thumping heartbeat, sweaty palms and heavy breathing—we can become more mindful of the influence of place on the state of our minds and bodies. — Colin Ellard Ph.D. One of the things that you need to give …
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