The transformation of the cultural landscape of Latvian rehabilitation gardens and parks

Abstract

The research on the impact of the healing power of the natural base on the human health in Latvia has begun in the 15th century. For several centuries to the present day, it has been proved that the exposure link between the natural contribution during rehabilitation of the patient and the duration of the recovery of the patient only in the inside of the in-patient care health facility makes a dramatic difference. The patient’s visual linking with the landscape space creates positive emotions that have a healing effect, demonstrating positive changes in the equalization of the blood circulation, cholesterol, and psycho-emotional level in the body. Most gardens and parks provide aesthetic enjoyment but the rehabilitative sensory and therapy gardens are designed to functionally stimulate the human senses (vision, touch, smell, taste, and hearing). The rehabilitation garden or the park is a place that promotes physical, mental health, and well-being, and it should be designed near medical institutions where the moments of psycho-emotional feelings of the patient and his relatives are the most delicate.