The Healing Power of Nature

Many if us spend the vast majority of our lives indoors surrounded by metal and plastic, under light 💡 starring at bright screens while breathing polluted air.

We've become addicted to technology and man made innovations. BUT the truth is.... Nature had it right all along.

Researchers are just discovering what cave men knew for thousands of years. Nature has incredible healing powers.

New studies suggests that CONTACT with nature is extremely beneficial leading to improvement in mood 😀, cognition and health.

Scientists have found that being surrounded by nature and feeling happy are indeed connected. There is an amazing perfection and beauty in nature that has an extraordinary way. of centering us. 

When we step in to a natural landscape, our bodies experience a shift from the SYMPATHETIC DIVISION OF THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM which handles stress to the PARASYMPATHETIC DIVISION which handles rest.

This activates the bodies relaxation response were in breathing slows down in deep ends, internal dialogue becomes less incessant, worries are pressing and one is able to appreciate the present moment.

So if you're feeling depressed or uninspired, ESCAPE the urban cage and go into wild.

The Japanese have an expression called SHINRIN-YOKU which translates to FOREST BATHING. It can be defined as taking in the atmosphere of the forest in order to recharge the soul.

Immersing yourself in a natural green environment not only has massive mental benefits but also been shown to heal the physical body as well.

In 1984, a classic study were recovered from surgery quicker if there rooms offered a view of nature compared to those who looked out on a brick wall.

Another study published in 2003,found that the health of every single bodily system increased with the amount of green space in one's leaving environment.

The 21st century is a hard time to live, with crowded streets, skyscrapers, smug and trash everywhere, one can feel like they're suffocating.

So, make it a priority to go outside deep into nature and truly appreciate our natural sanctuaries and do try to give technology a break once in a while... 😄

Special thanks to @stach @hr1 @mustard @surpassinggoogle @candyman and many more really do appreciate 👍