It’s long been known, especially among natural health enthusiasts, that connecting with nature has a profound impact on health and well-being. Unfortunately, many aspects of our modern world take us further from nature, with detrimental consequences to our overall health. Working long hours indoors, eating convenience foods, constantly using technology, and absorbing environmental toxins all come to mind. While there are blessings to living in our modern world, we would be wise to remember our roots are in the natural world.
Nature as Therapy
Nature is highly therapeutic. While it’s preferred to spend as much time as possible in nature, research shows that even just five minutes can be beneficial.In “How to Raise a Wild Child,” Scott Sampson, Ph.D., the paleontologist and science communicator who hosted the PBS Kids hit “Dinosaur Train” summarizes the importance of our time in nature.
