Are you happy playing in the dirt? Here's why...
"Is Mycobacterium vaccae an antidepressant?
Did you know that there's a natural antidepressant in soil? It's true. Mycobacterium vaccae is the substance under study and has indeed been found to mirror the effect on neurons that drugs like Prozac provide. The bacterium is found in soil and may stimulate serotonin production, which makes you relaxed and happier."
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I do indeed like grubbing in the dirt and it always improves my mood.
Sue - Next time someone tells you to wash your hands... NO!
I like working in the garden but I'm allergic to moulds, so it's a bit of a problem for me. Masks get too hot after a while so I take too many breaks.
Just one of the many reasons I love working in my garden!
I live in the city. The closest I come to playing in dirt is when I repot my houseplants. Now I know why that makes me so calm, so happy!
And since I don't have a garden anymore, I've taken to pulling weeds in the neighborhood common ground to get my lift.
Walking in the woods does the same thing without digging in the dirt, especially in a damp forest floor.
River - I've found a wet bandana or gator to work well as a cooling mask during warmer weather.
So THAT'S why people love to garden!
River - I've taken allergy tests and I'm slightly allergic to mold. Not enough to keep me from digging in the dirt.
Bill - I almost pulled some wild onions and sent them to you. ... almost.
Shaw - Dirt is dirt. Maybe we should sleep on a bed of dirt.
Kathy - Sounds like an HOA violation! 😁
John - Right, remember the post about the high you get from walking in the woods? https://www.healthista.com/8-ways-walk-in-woods-could-change-your-life/
Deb - I heard the FDA is going to make dirt a class 1 narcotic. 😂
Pig-Pen is vindicated.
Makes sense! And that's why I enjoy gardening and being out in nature.
Love playing in the dirt!
Kirk - Absolutely!
Martha - Lots of sense.
Lady - Dirt, the new(old) drug.
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