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In today’s fast-paced technology-driven world, it’s easy to get disconnected from the natural world but, what if I told you that spending time in nature can have a profound impact on your physical and mental health?

In this post will explore the bio-science behind the nature effect and why it’s essential to make time for the great outdoors.

1. Stress Reducing : When we spend time in nature our bodies undergo a series of changes that help reduce stress and anxiety. This is because exposure to natural environments :

• Lower cortisol levels (the stress hormone)
• Increase production of neurotransmitters (like serotonin and dopamine that are mood-boosters)
• Activates the nervous system (the parasympathetic one that promotes relaxation)

2. Immune-boosting : Spending time in nature brings several benefits also to our immune system:

• Increases production of natural killer cells (fighting infections)
• Improves immune system development in childrens
• Increases antioxidant production (protecting the cell damage)

3. Impact on Mental health: Another amazing help we naturally receive when we are close to Nature is:

• Improvement on mood and cognitive funcitoning
• Reduced symptoms of anxiety and despression
• increased self-awareness and mindfulness

4. Physical health benefits: Yes Nature can provide physical benefits just being exposed to it, such as:

• Reduced inflammation (major risk factor of chronic diseases)
• Improved sleep quality
• Increased Vitamin D production (essential for bones health)

5. Nature’s creative Spark: Nature has long been a source of inspiration for artists, writers and innovators, Here the reasons

• Improves focus and concentration
• Increases creativity and problem-solving skills
• Boosts imagination and innovation

By incorporating more time in Nature into your daily life, as we have seen, improves our physical and mental health so, why not take a walk today, why not to do Yoga or Meditation outside and experience the nature effect for yourself?

While you are surrounded by Nature, spend time to connect with it, stay in the present paying more attention … to the chirping of the birds, maybe to the wind passing through the leaves, emphasize your senses and let yourself go.

Mother Earth has everything we need.

Leave a comment if you liked this post and let me know which is your favorite activity to do outside.