People have long been interested in the healing power of nature.
Perhaps most famously, Henry David Thoreau spent two years
secluded in the woods of Massachusetts while writing Walden, his
classic meditation on life and nature. Even in 1845, Thoreau
sensed that the forest, or any other outdoor setting, can quiet
the mind and improve your health. More than a century and a half
later, there is plenty of science on the healing power of nature
to back him up. Ecopsychology—which explores the relationship
between human beings and the natural world—is a growing field,
and studies show that spending time in nature can reduce stress,
improve overall feelings of wellbeing and happiness, raise your
energy level and even increase your capacity for caring.
Nature’s Health Benefits It Boosts Your Mood Stepping outdoors
into the warmth of a sunny day is a great way to bring a smile
to your face, and there’s a reason for that. Sunlight provides
you with nourishing, energizing vitamin D , which has been shown
to boost mood,