As our modern lives shift dramatically indoors, these ideas – and the answers they yield – are more urgent than ever. From forest trails in Korea, to islands in Finland, to eucalyptus groves in California, Florence Williams investigates the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world, Florence Williams sets out to uncover the science behind natures positive effects on the brain. Delving into completely new research, she uncovers the powers of the natural world to improve health, promote reflection and innovation, and ultimately strengthen our relationships. From forest trails in Korea to islands in Finland to groves of eucalyptus in California, Williams investigates the science at the confluence of environment, mood, health, and creativity.

Intrigued by our storied renewal in the natural world, Florence Williams sets out to uncover the science behind nature’s positive effects on the brain. This powerful environmental call to arms proposes that for optimal well-being, regular doses of nature are not only recommended but required.The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier, and More CreativeĮnglish | Febru| ASIN: B01MTA3MBF | kbps | 8h 54m | 221.91 MBįor centuries, poets and philosophers extolled the benefits of a walk in the woods: Beethoven drew inspiration from rocks and trees Wordsworth composed while tromping over the heath Nikola Tesla conceived the electric motor while visiting a park. She also reveals how city planners can successfully bring nature into the urban environment. Within the U.S., she finds programs using nature to help kids with ADHD and veterans with PTSD. Williams brings some intriguing observations to light in the forests of South Korea, for instance, she learns that time among the cypress trees reduces stress and lowers blood pressure. What are new, however, are current and ongoing studies by scientists (many of whom readers will encounter in these pages), who are using forests and natural landscapes as laboratories to learn more about how nature affects human health. The idea that the open air enhances creativity and outlook isn't new Williams traces it as far back as Aristotle. soon, she found herself yearning for the mountains, and feeling disoriented and depressed. Her curiosity was piqued when she and her family moved from Boulder, Colo., to Washington, D.C. getAbstract recommends her compelling tale of how she came to understand how and why nature heals. She reports on research and projects worth revisiting, though the book lacks an index to help you get back to the information. Outside magazine contributor Williams (Breasts) writes frequently about the environment in this extensively researched book, her travels take her to Japan, Korea, Singapore, Scotland, and elsewhere in search of hard evidence that exposure to nature causes positive changes in the brain. Williams tells of her personal struggles to find health and harmony in today’s amped-up urban world.

The Nature Fix by Florence Williams