DSA Better Brain Nation Magazine Volume 1 Issue 1 - Magazine - Page 8
Gut-Brain Connection
Surprisingly, the soil used for
planting seeds is teeming with
microbes, and scientific research
has uncovered a fascinating
relationship between soil microbes
and brain health. The gut-brain
connection, a collection of nerves
and chemical signals, plays a
crucial role in mental well-being.
Exposure to soil microbes during
7
gardening has been linked to
positive effects on mood and
cognitive function, highlighting the
intricate connection between the
microbial world and brain health.
Sense of Control
The sense of control and
accomplishment gained from
growing a plant from seed has
scientific implications for stress
Better Brain Nation Magazine • Volume 1 | Issue 1
