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7 reasons why roses are unique

1. Roses have flower power

here have been several scientific studies done on the effects that flowers have on a person’s sense of wellbeing. One such study found that flowers actually cause biochemical changes in the body that result in increased happiness and a surge of creativity. The stress hormone cortisol is significantly reduced when there are flowers present, and they can also help alleviate the feelings of depression and anxiety. The ‘flower power’ test found that 84% of the participants found that flowers had an overall calming effect on their mood and 90% found an increase in creativity. Flowers may have an immediate impact on mood, but they also have a long-term impact that make them a natural therapy for the home and

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