Harmony with nature

Get in harmony with nature for a richer life
Being connected to natural surroundings is vital to good mental and even physical health. Research has shown that patients in wards with good views out to trees and greenery heal quicker than patients with restricted views of brick walls or buildings. (1)

And in the Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Belgium and Slovenia patients with depression are prescribed agricultural work. (2)

Country walks reduce depression

Researchers at the University of Essex compared a walk in a country park with a walk in a shopping centre in a study of 20 people.

They found 71% reported decreased levels of depression after a country walk compared with 45% after a shopping centre walk.

Participants also felt much less tense and reported greatly increased self esteem after a green walk in nature.

To feel in harmony with nature is intensely pleasurable. To feel at one with the trees, valleys,