Orthotherapy. biological greenhouse of Henry Ford Hospital in West Bloomfield, near Detroit. The greenhouse is already considered a model for the whole of the United States. Since its opening, dozens of varieties of legumes have been grown for use in preparing meals for patients.
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It was born a year ago and changed the life of the hospital and all its patients. Let's talk about the organic greenhouse dell 'Henry Ford hospital of West Bloomfield, near Detroit. The greenhouse is already considered a model for the whole of the United States. Since its opening, dozens of varieties of vegetables have been grown, to be used for the preparation of meals for patients.
It was the patients themselves who started the cultivation of the greenhouse, in a real project of orthotherapy. Gardening and gardening have allowed patients to understand the benefits of healthier, healthier nutrition organic foods, for the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases such as obesity.
La birth of the greenhouse took place thanks to an anonymous donor. The 140 square meter space is managed by the garden expert Michelle Lutz. The vegetables and aromatic herbs are grown according to natural techniques and respecting the season. The main method of greenhouse care was chosen hydroponic cultivation, soilless. This allows you to better control plant growth and reduce water requirements.
Furthermore, hydroponic cultivation saves space and welcomes not only patients, but also school students and other guests in the greenhouse, who can visit the garden and participate in gardening lessons.
Alongside hortotherapy and natural agriculture courses, meetings dedicated to organic cuisine and the preparation of dishes with vegetables from the garden. Patients learn how to prevent and treat chronic diseases through healthier diets.
The greenhouse is always ready to welcome young students who attend nearby schools, to lead them to one more sustainable lifestyle and healthy, especially from a nutritional point of view. Michelle Lutz, who now runs the greenhouse, hopes her project will come soon imitated by other hospitals. The well-being of patients is, in fact, fundamental, and horticulture, accompanied by a new food awareness, can really contribute to improving their health.
Marta Albè
Source and photo: hellobiz.fr
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