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 »
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 »
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 »
Daily 20-minute walk in the outdoors among nature dramatically lowers stress levels and boosts wellbeing, study finds Regular walk could cut levels of stress hormone, cortisol, by about 10 per cent Research project was led by Dr MaryCarol Hunter, of the University of Michigan She said: ‘Getting out of an office block and sitting next… Read More »
Quite a while back I tested a natural conditioner from Essentially Nature and recently I decided to try more products from this brand so one month I picked their Rebalance Shampoo from LoveLula as part of LoveLula Blogger Accredited program*. Essentially Nature Rebalance Shampoo is suitable for oily hair which is something I struggle with… Read More »