How does being in nature improve mental health?
Is there a connection between nature and mental health? Humans and nature are intertwined. I'm sure we all know by now that humans are made up of around 70% water, natural sun light determines our circadian rhythm (sleep pattern) and astrologists believe that the alignment of the stars influence many details of our lives. If ones physical body is so wrapped up in nature, then it only makes sense that the mind is too. Scientifically, nature affects humans in various ways including : The Physical body Reduces blood pressure and heart rate Reduces the amount of stress hormones in the body Reduces muscle tension Improves immune system function Reduces nervous system arousal The mind Improves our attention span and memory Reduces negative emotions such as anger, fear and sadness Helps us to regulate our emotions Has soothing abilities (white noise) Reduce the intensity of ADHD symptoms Ornamental plants and the mind/body connection In the fifteenth season of grey's anatomy,