Does Nature actually heal you?
What are the physiological and psychological effects of nature on you?
Is there Science to back up why we feel good in nature?
Join me as I answer these questions for you!
According to Edward O Wilson who studies Biophilia, he said that our primal instinct is to be in nature…. So how many problems could we solve if we just got back to the basics of honouring what type of environment we were meant to be in .
Nature Speeds up healing:
In Dr Alan Logans book your "Brain on nature"
He picks up the research of Robert Oldrick
Florence Williams "The Nature fix: why nature makes us happier, healthier and more creative"
Nature reduces inflammation and increases immunity :
In a 2007 study, men taking two hour walks in the woods over a two day period exhibited a 50% increase in levels of natural killer cells—the body's disease fighting agents.
While more research is needed, some preliminary research is even suggesting possible anti-cancer benefits such as Dr. Li's 2008 study of 13 female nurses on a three-day trip, in which the trip produced anti-cancer proteins and benefits lasting more than 7 days after the trip. Dr. Li and the scientific community continue to research this exciting potential.
However, the natural chemicals secreted by evergreen trees, collectively known as phytoncide, have also been associated with improvements in the activity of our frontline immune defenders. Li has measured the amount of phytoncide in the air during the studies and correlated the content to improvements in immune functioning.
Being outside reduces cytokines, which are part of the reaction of inflammation in the body,
Nature gives you hope and elevates mood:
Nature gives us a sense of connection to self and others-
Nalin Nadkarin took high risk prison inmates and set up a projector screen playing nature videos while they worked out and noticed an overall increase in behaviour of the in mates, less conflict, elevated mood and reduced stress
Inmates also reported that they felt as though they were part of something greater and just watching nature movies gave them a sense of purpose
Psychologist's say nature gives us hope for the following reasons…
Nature gives us hope because it evokes the emotions of awe which causes our minds to be curious, it stimulates creativity and evokes a sense of wonder and awe
So many studies are being done on the psychological effects of being in awe and how that creates a sense of safety
Connecting us back to a greater power which on some psychological level brings a sense of security
This feeling of smallness and wonder helps people remember there are things bigger than oneself
The feeling of awe creates curiosity and hope, that maybe things are possible and greater things exist beyond our perceived notions of reality in our mind
Studies have found that even just having an environment of houseplants, people are more generous and have a deep sense of being taken care of, and understand abundance.
People who are more submerged in nature tend to have an affinity to commune with others more and have a work together outlook than those who don’t. In fact, the wilderness can make us more civilized.
Sheryne is an expert at getting you out of your mind and back into your body, where all the answers are within,
Sheryne Willson is a Board Certified Hypnotherapist, Board Certified Natural Bioenergetics practitioner, Master NLP Mastermind Practitioner, Trauma Coach, and Time Line Therapist. Innermind Specialist, helping clients around the world overcome mental, emotional, physical, spiritual and energetic blocks.
Sheryne has helped thousands of people overcome addictions, past life traumas, health issues, grief and loss, broken relationships, career setbacks and many other obstacles which have held individuals from living out their divine joyful purpose in life.
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