You don’t have to be a hippie to hug a tree.

The Holistic Ingredient

I’m going to point to some scientific theory to kick off this post – in an effort to hold on to a few skeptics before I lose you at the title (and I should add that that would have been me 12 months ago).

It is scientifically proven that trees have a positive effect on our health – they have proven to have aided in alleviating headaches, depression, ADHD and concentration levels. Children have shown physiological and psychological changes when interacting with plants. It is widely accepted that interacting with nature can significantly improve our mental health and overall wellbeing.  For more information take a look at Blinded By Science, a recently published book by Matthew Silverstone.

So what is it about trees? Basically it comes back to the principle that every living thing vibrates and different vibrations affect biological behaviours.  According to Erica Sofrina, Internationally recognised Green Living Columnist (amongst other…

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