22/09/2022
Despite our disconnect from our environment - the endless amount of time we spend in artificial light and behind screens - it has an infinite ability to heal.
In children access to nature promotes cognitive development and green views near children’s homes promote self-control behaviors.
Experiments have found that being exposed to natural environments improves working memory, cognitive flexibility and attentional control. It’s also been shown to decrease stress, blood pressure, improve anxiety and depression.
Eco-medicine is an emerging field of medicine that warrants a deep dive.
We loved running into on the beaches of Nicaragua. They embody that spirit of immersing oneself in nature and all the therapeutic benefits that come with it!
