Unlocking Health with Nature: Insights from Dr. Melissa Sundermann

What role does nature play in our wellbeing? Join Lillian Liang Emlet on the Transforming Healthcare Coaching Podcast as she welcomes Dr. Melissa Sundermann, Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine at Corwell Health System. Dr. Sundermann shares her journey of integrating outdoor activities into her daily routine and the scientific evidence supporting nature's profound benefits on the immune system, mental health, and more. Perfect for healthcare professionals, educators, and anyone interested in the intersection of nature and health. Discover practical tips to enhance your wellbeing with the power of nature.

00:00 Introduction to the Power of Nature

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Articles referenced in episode:

Sundermann et al. - Nature As Medicine https://doi.org/10.1177/15598276231174863

Effect of forest bathing on immune function https://doi.org/10.1007/s12199-008-0068-3

Phytoncide effects on NK cell function https://doi.org/10.1177/039463200902200410

Antonelli et al. - Cortisol systematic review https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-019-01717-x

Park et al. - Physiological effects

Lee et al. - Young male subjects study https://doi.org/10.1016/j.puhe.2010.09.005

Hunter et al. - Micro-moments/salivary biomarkers https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2019.00722

Van Hedger et al. - Cricket chirps vs car horns https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/f5hcz

White et al. - VR nature therapeutics https://doi.org/10.2147/ndt.s179038

Bratman et al. - Improved affect and cognition https://doi.org/10.1016/j.landurbplan.2015.02.005

White et al. - 120 minutes per week study https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-019-44097-3

Green Heart Louisville website https://www.greenheartlouisville.org/  

ACLM Main Website https://www.lifestylemedicine.org

What is Lifestyle Medicine https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/About/What_is_Lifestyle_Medicine/ACLM/About/What_is_Lifestyle_Medicine_.aspx

Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/Lifestyle_Medicine/Six_Pillars/ACLM/LifestyleMedicine/Six_Pillars_of_LM.aspx ACLM

Research & Evidence https://www.lifestylemedicine.org/ACLM/Education_Resources/Resources/Research/ACLM/Resources/Research.aspx

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