Flower power heals the green-fingered
By Shelagh Mahbubani - Feb 15, 2007
The Straits Times
The healing power of plants is fast gaining recognition in Singapore.
While gardeners already know the calming influence of being in the yard, in the controlled environment of a hospital, it is called horticultural therapy. Studies worldwide have shown that gardening with a trained therapist can help patients learn new skills and regain those lost. Improved memory, initiation of tasks and attention to detail are recognised benefits, and patients also retrain muscles, improve coordination, balance and strength.
In the United States, for instance, horticultural therapy is already used in a wide range of rehabilitation services for cardiac patients, physical therapy and even for people serving prison terms.
And experts here also are giving it a thumbs up.
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