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All landscapes enhance peoples’ daily lives in some way. The goal of creating a place for healing is to cause people to experience profound changes in their physical and spiritual well being . Some gardens have especially calming and meditative aspects in which one can find solace from the struggles and pressures of a high-stress career. They may assist in eliminating exhaustion from the tension and anxiety we sometimes encounter in everyday life.
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More and more we know that healing must be focused on more than pills and conventional medical treatment. A more holistic approach may be required. A garden can easily be a vehicle for healing of the mind, the body and the spirit. Scientific studies show that engaging with nature contributes to the reduction of anxiety and stress, and even tends to lower blood pressure.
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Some features of healing or meditative gardens might include areas in which to sit and relax as well as different types of seating option so that people can sit alone and contemplate or sit with others to converse as they view nature.
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Water features, such as a small pond or fountain, might also be included as the sound of running water has been known for ages to soothe those who hear it. Healing gardens also make practical use of certain colors such as deep purples, blues, greens, and whites, which are known to produce calming effects and bright colors are sometimes used to promote feelings of hope and joy.
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Naturally calming and meditative environments within healing gardens are also attained by including rock formations and simply leaving empty space in certain areas such that the gardens do not resemble a cluttered mind, messy house, or an overwhelming desktop.
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Another sensual aspect of healing gardens is the aromatherapy they offer. Plants such as lavender and chamomile are often found in gardens because they give off scents known to relax and induce nostalgia in those who encounter them. Such plants are incorporated depending on what sorts of moods the client wishes to invoke. Hence, we call the garden a "moodscape."
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