The Magic of Hand-Feeding Chickadees
Many people look to medication and therapy to lower stress, however, nature is one of the best therapies available. Levels of stress decrease after mere minutes of being in nature: lowering your heart rate and blood pressure, decreasing muscle tension, and lowering the production of stress hormones. Doctors across Canada have been prescribing nature walks since 2020 to patients with anxiety or depression. Being in nature not only decreases negative emotions such as anger and stress, but also increases positive ones such as joy and calmness. The air quality outside is often higher, helping to prevent illness. People who spend a lot of time in nature often lead a more active lifestyle. The benefits of nature go beyond the time you spend outdoors--it will also increase your focus and concentration when you return to your previous task. You may think you don't have time to go outside, but with such valuable benefits, why not give it a try?...