HEALING POWER OF NATURE
There is an increasing number of studies
that prove that contact with nature and living in greenery has a positive
effect on the human body. It lowers blood pressure, reduces stress, and can
drastically cut the risk of certain diseases, like cancer. People who live in
densely populated cities are prone to depression because they don’t have any
contact with the outdoors. Studies show that when people have increased
exposure to nature or spend more time outside they are less likely to develop
depression symptoms.
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A study shows that just 20 minutes spent each day sitting near a window can make you happier and healthier! When we're exposed to sunlight, it stimulates the production of serotonin - a hormone responsible for feeling happy and relaxed. The more time we spend outdoors the better our mood becomes. Scientists have also found out that there is
As we go about our lives, it is
inevitable that we will get hurt. It does not matter how good of a person you
are or how hard you try to avoid these things, hurtful experiences will happen.
However, there are many ways to heal after these experiences and nature is one
of them.
There are so many benefits to spending time in nature. It can help you feel calm and happy which is vital for mental health. Another way that it can heal you is by connecting with the natural world which has been proven to decrease stress levels. Nature also provides a space where people can reflect on their lives and what they have done wrong in order to learn from these mistakes instead of running from them which runs the risk of repeating these mistakes again in the future.
How does nature help in healing?
Healing is a holistic process, and
nature can be one of the most powerful ways to heal.
People often use nature as a metaphor
for emotional healing. When we are distressed, we have the tendency to turn to
nature and animals for comfort. Alternatively, people may seek out spiritual
guidance or a therapy session from an expert. This section will explore how
nature can help in healing some common psychological struggles.
Nature has been used in medicine for
centuries to heal people with emotional traumas such as post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). The natural environment is often thought of as an alternative
form of treatment for PTSD sufferers because it allows them to experience
tranquility without any danger that they might face if they were in an urban
setting. There are many possible reasons why this might be true.