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column_backdrop_filter=\u201cnone\u201d column_shadow=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_radius=\u201cnone\u201d column_link_target=\u201c_self\u201d column_position=\u201cdefault\u201d gradient_direction=\u201cleft_to_right\u201d overlay_strength=\u201c0.3\u201d width=\u201c1\/1\u201d tablet_width_inherit=\u201cdefault\u201d animation_type=\u201cdefault\u201d bg_image_animation=\u201cnone\u201d border_type=\u201csimple\u201d column_border_width=\u201cnone\u201d column_border_style=\u201csolid\u201d][vc_column_text]Why do we feel calmer and happier whenever we take a walk in the forest? One theory suggests that we are intuitively connected to nature since it\u2019s in our DNA. The indigenous people of our planet believe that humans are but one aspect of nature and, therefore, not just passive observers of it. Our role is to participate as part of the ecosystem.\u201cLook deep into nature and then you\u2019ll understand everything better\u201d\u2009\u2014\u2009Albert EinsteinThere has been a lot of research coming out of Japan regarding the health benefits of walking through nature. In 1982, the Forest Agency of Japan promoted the practice of \u2018Shinrin-yoku\u2019 or \u2018forest bathing\u2019 to encourage a healthy lifestyle. Since 67% of the land in Japan is covered in forest, the activity became very popular. Perhaps it was the number of people who engaged in this practice which prompted researchers in Japan to examine the impact of forest bathing on one\u2019s physical and mental health.The Benefits of Forest MedicineDr. Li at Nippon Medical School in Tokyo is studying forest medicine and has conducted a number of studies on how forest bathing affects our well-being. His studies have looked into the effects of forest bathing on moods, stress levels, the immune system and cardiovascular & metabolic parameters.In one study, subjects were sent on a three-day, two-night trip through three different forests. He found that his test study subjects had enhanced NK activity, number of NK cells, and intracellular anti-cancer proteins in lymphocytes. He also noted that the NK activity in these individuals lasted for more than 7 days after the trip. He feels that the phytocides (wood essential oils) in the forest\u2019s atmosphere may also, in part, be responsible for this enhanced NK activity.Other studies conducted by Dr. Li have demonstrated that a walk in the forest environments reduced stress hormones, such as adrenaline and noradrenalin, and had a relaxing effect on the study subjects. As well, he found that day trips to forest parks significantly reduced blood pressure.Other areas of current research are showing the benefits of nature on our mental well-being. Studies have shown that one\u2019s mood improves after spending time outdoors and those that were depressed, stressed or anxious, felt much calmer and more balanced afterwards.The earth has music for those that listen\u2009\u2014\u2009George SantayanaIncreased Concentration for Children with ADHDAndrea Taylor and others have conducted research on children with ADHD and found that their levels of concentration had later increased after walking in nature. It is thought that people inherently find nature interesting and therefore when they\u2019re in a natural environment, they focus on the sights, sounds and scents of it. This activity then results in the calming of an overactive mind.Researchers have been looking at the connection between health and nature for some time now. In 2001, Howard Frumkin, Professor and Chair of Environmental and Occupational Health at the University of Washington discussed his hypothesis on this topic in the America Journal of Preventive Medicine. He stated:\u201cUnfortunately, the idea that exposure to nature can be restorative is almost invisible or nonexistent in health care. Our standard clinical paradigm involves medications more than non-medical approaches, treatment more than prevention. But many people are intuitively drawn to this idea. They feel restored and healthier in a beautiful landscape, for example. And on the other side, many environmentalists work to preserve nature for a range of very good environmental reasons, but forget that one of the major benefits may be human health\u201d.In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks \u2013 John MuirUnplug and Take a Walk in the Forest and Breathe DeeplyThis is not about exercise, although we know the multitude of benefits that this brings to our health. It is simply about being in nature, like a walk in the forest. Most of us spend our days in a box, whether in our home office, work office, or work cubicle with our computers and our phones. We only get outside as we get into our cars or wait for public transportation and the same at the end of the day. This is particularly true during the cold and icy winter months. So, unplug, and add time out of doors, to your daily calendar, drinking in the beauty, sounds, and smells of nature. Breathe deeply, in and out through your nose, and enjoy the changes in your physiology and mental state.As a student at Edison Institute of Nutrition, you will work at your own pace, online, in the comfort of your own home. We combine the latest scientific research with ageless truths practiced by traditional societies. Our Mission is to teach you to evaluate and understand the root cause of ill health while providing you with the knowledge, direction, tools, and the critical thinking skills which will enable you to guide your clients (and yourself and your family) to optimum health. You will learn about diet and lifestyle changes, like walking in nature, that will make a huge difference to the lives of your clients.Earn a diploma in holistic nutrition. We strive to provide you with the knowledge to live well and stay healthy. We are an internationally recognized school offering online nutrition training. 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