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Get Outside!

4/22/2015

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At various social gatherings I am often asked what people can do to feel better – my standard answer is “only eat real food, get outside and come and see me for an appointment”. I am often amazed at how many people dismiss my advice to get outside as flippant. I am serious – GET OUTSIDE and you will feel better.

From healing gardens, conservatories and greenhouses to restorative nature sanctuaries and forest bathing, being in nature has been used as a therapy for ages because it makes us feel better. Thankfully research is catching up and providing us with some quantitative data.

The benefits of spending time outside include: 
  • Stress reduction
  • Easing depression and anxiety
  • Faster healing
  • Improved attention & focus (especially in those with ADHD)
  • Enhanced creativity
  • Better cognitive function 
  • Improved blood pressure
  • Sleeping better
  • Reduced feelings of anger
  • Boosting immunity
  • Increasing natural killer cells (cancer fighters)
  • Pain reduction
  • A lower risk of heart attack
  • Increased energy 
  • Improved mood
  • Better weight management 
  • Improved vision
  • More vitamin D - much needed after a long winter

The best part is that the positive benefits of being outside last long after you come inside, and even cascade into other aspects of your health and wellbeing. 

The research indicates that children reap even more benefit from being outside than adults, so at the risk of sounding like your parents/grandparents tell your kids to “Get outside”…and join them!

If you feel lost once you get outside (pun intended) and crave some structure don’t fret this is the perfect time to climb out of your winter cocoon – your local community is bound to have many fun Earth Day (and weekend) events going on; and/or check out the ‘Tips’ section of the 30x30 Nature Challenge…better still take the challenge and discover the benefits of being outside for yourself.
 

Want to Learn More?  

Here's Proof Going Outside Makes You Healthier

The Powerful Link Between Conserving Land and Preserving Human Health

Gardening as a mental health intervention: a review

Remember playing outside until mom called you in for dinner? Today’s kids probably won’t.

Gardening for Health

Forest bathing enhances human natural killer activity and expression of anti-cancer proteins.
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    I am a holistic healthcare practitioner - I am a registered Homeopath (Ont. Registration #15294) and I am have trained in holistic nutrition.

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