Flower Health Benefits & Research
At Grower Direct we have known for years that flowers make people happy and generally feel better. How did we know this?
We based this feeling on a simple observation, the look on the face of the individual receiving flowers, and considering that we have made literally hundreds of thousands of floral deliveries over the years we have witnessed a lot of smiles. Smiles that we knew were directly the result of our deliveries, something that makes us smile.
Now, scientific research
conducted at top educational institutions confirms the emotional and
behavioral benefits of flowers.
Emotional Impact of Flowers Study
" A team of researchers explored the link between flowers and life satisfaction in a 10-month study of participants' behavioral and emotional responses to receiving flowers. The results show that flowers are a natural and healthful moderator of moods........." Read the rest of the study
"More than 100 seniors participated in the Rutgers research study, in which some received flowers and others did not. The results shed new light on how nature's support systems help seniors cope with the challenges of aging. The results are as follows..." Read the rest of the study
"Rutgers University researcher Jeannette Haviland-Jones, Ph.D., director of the university’s Human Emotions Lab, explored what the gifts we choose say about who we are and whether they affect how we are perceived. The research reveals in comparison to other gift, that those who send flowers are viewed as successful, caring and emotionally intelligent people."..... Read the rest of the study
"Our research shows that a change as simple as adding flowers and
plants can be important in the most meaningful way to businesses in the
modern economy," said Dr. Roger Ulrich, lead researcher on the project.
"People's productivity, in the form of innovation and creative problem
solving, improved - which in certain circumstances could mean the
difference between mild and great business success.".....
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A behavioral research study reveals that people feel more compassionate toward
others, have less worry and anxiety, and feel less depressed when fresh
cut flowers are present in the home.
“What we didn’t know is that spending a few days with flowers in the
home can affect a wide variety of feelings.” Read the rest of the study
When it comes to sending a "get well soon" message to a sick acquaintance, flowers are the first and natural choice for many people. They brighten up a dull room, bring some nature into the picture and are just plain good at cheering people up, something that science has proven! Which makes it all the more strange that many individuals still believe flowers should never be placed in a hospital room. Read more...
Flowers and Breast CancerCombining tamoxifen, the world's most prescribed breast cancer agent, with a compound found in the flowering plant feverfew may prevent initial or future resistance to the drug, say researchers at Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer Center. Read more...
It is already a perennial favourite of gardeners the country over. But the peony may soon be giving fresh hope to cancer patients. Its beautiful blossoms (pictured) could help ease the distressing side-effects of chemotherapy, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, stomach cramps and weight loss. Read more...
Although this article is not really "Research on Health Benefits" it is directly related to health and flowers (gardening) and we thought it is just plain interesting. After all, how many of us actually worry about contracting something serious from doing a little gardening? Read more...
Flowers and Health - Bits and Pieces
It seems that scientific research and good old fashioned folk wisdom have both discovered various ways flowers can improve an individuals health and well being. In fact modern science is now determining that certain flowers may have powerful disease fighting components. Read more...
Studies and Research data published courtesy of SAF (Society of American Florists)
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