Grow Healthy: Herbs May Help the Body and Mind
Looking for a healthy hobby this summer? Gardening, particularly gardening with herbs, can provide a wealth of benefits for the body and mind. Of course, any type of gardening can be quite a workout; all that bending up and down, digging, and raking, strengthen the arms, back, and abs. Exercising outside is also a great stress-reliever, and, as many green thumbs know, you can find a lot of personal satisfaction in growing your own food. However, growing herbs is particularly wonderful because of how easy and inexpensive they are to grow. Herbs also contain a variety of vitamins and antioxidants that can produce healthy effects in the body. Here are a few great options for any home garden (or a sunny windowsill!):