11/20/2025
Our environment is not only beautiful, but harnesses so much healing power.
From bathing in natural springs to breathing in rural air, “nature therapy” has long been known to help with whatever ails you. This is because connecting with Nature is natural for every single being on the planet.
Here’s how:
1. Boosts cognitive function
Want to sharpen your brain? Head outside. Natural environments may help you focus and improve your attention, memory, organizational skills, and much more. They also increase activity in the pre-frontal cortex, which is the part of the brain that controls emotion.
2. Improves mood
Similarly, spending time in nature seems to make people happier! Activities such as “forest-bathing” which involves just hanging out in the forest, have been shown to increase happiness. Nature-based activities lessen hostility and encourage relaxation & emotional well-being. Which means this also benefits those with high blood pressure.
3. Increases immunity
Research has revealed that being outdoors near plants, trees and flowers helps improve immune function as well. Following excursions to the forest, participants in one study showed an increase in the activity of their natural killer cells, which are an integral part of the immune system. This immunity boost is likely influenced by the fact that when we spend time in nature, we are exposed to phytonicides. These are substances that plants produce to protect themselves from insects and disease, but they also appear to help humans fight disease.
Being outdoors among the trees, is one of my favorite places to spend time. I’d love to hear about how much time you spend in Nature and how it’s impacted your health.