Go green for Greater health and happiness!

Planning to wear green in honor of St. Patrick’s Day? Don’t stop there! Keep green in your life every day in other ways—by, say, sipping green tea, snacking on pistachios and decorating with plants—and you’ll slim down faster, boost your health, rev your energy and enjoy a lasting spike in happiness!

—Gabrielle Lichterman

1 Keep your mood sunny with potted plants! Ferns . . . spider plants . . . English ivy . . . aloe . . . it doesn’t matter what type of greenery you choose, only that you surround yourself with more! Mounting evidence proves that having lots of houseplants prompts an immediate uptick in your mood—and lowers your risk of depression in the years to come! It really works! Our brains are naturally wired to release relaxation- and happiness-boosting chemicals in the presence of nature, so the more you’re surrounded by it, the better you’re protected from blue moods and stress—even in tense times! Bonus: Being “under the influence of plants” heightens your concentration and productivity, plus boosts your memory by up to 20%, according to a University of Michigan study. Mellow…

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Woman's World (Digital) - 1 Issue, 3/13/2017

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