19/12/2022
Walking barefoot on soil may just be one of the best things you can do for your mental health. That’s right, soil's stress-relieving attributes are now scientifically proven and studies further reveal that soil can potentially ward off chronic mental health ailments like depression and anxiety.
All credit goes to a humble bacterium in the soil called Mycobacterium Vaccae that doubles over as an antidepressant to help boost the release of Serotonin — the body's natural feel-good hormone.
Serotonin acts as a mood stabilizer and modulates neural activity in the system. Studies also prove that a childhood spent in the cradle of nature is linked to a lower risk of psychiatric disorders from adolescence into adulthood.
So once you've revisited your connection with soil, ensure to write to your leaders expressing your concern for this life-making material and how bringing in soil-friendly policies is a huge step towards restoring its thriving ecosystems.
Visit savesoil.org/write
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