When was the last time you went on a trip and enjoyed the outdoors? As adults, reconnecting with nature becomes more difficult as responsibilities pile up. However, research shows that engaging with nature regularly helps reprogram your nervous system, which results in better pain management. The best part? You don’t even have to go to… Read More: Basking in Nature Helps Relieve Stress and Improve Mood »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published March 4, 2017. One of the most celebrated American writers of her time, Rachel Carson, achieved the impossible: convincing a society intent on mastering and controlling nature that we, as humans, must view ourselves as being part of nature rather than separate from it.… Read More: The Story of Rachel Carson: How Her Love for Nature… »
It’s no secret that spending time in nature is good for your mind and body. Humans are designed to be connected to their natural environment, and when this connection is severed, as is so common in the modern world, physical, emotional and mental health suffers. I’ve long recommended spending time outdoors daily to reap the… Read More: The 20-5-3 Nature Prescription: How Much Time Should You Be… »
Editor’s Note: This article is a reprint. It was originally published July 13, 2017. Spending time outdoors can significantly lift your mood, so it’s no surprise that outdoors activities such as gardening and nature hikes1 have been found to be good therapy. In one survey,2 80% of gardeners reported being “happy” and satisfied with their… Read More: Most Americans Suffer From Nature Deficiency Syndrome »