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Whether you’re battling an illness or just dealing with some stress, getting out in nature may help.
Nature is a natural stress reliever and may even reduce symptoms of conditions such as high blood pressure and asthma. So, take off your shoes and step on the grass with your bare feet—walking barefoot has some unexpected benefits.
Green Space Is Free Medicine
Do you like green spaces? A two-year study conducted in Finland and published in Occupational and Environmental Medicine found that frequent visits to green spaces such as forests, gardens, parks, and meadows can help people reduce the use of prescription medication for depression, insomnia, high blood pressure, and asthma.
