{"id":241238,"date":"2023-05-26T05:30:02","date_gmt":"2023-05-26T05:30:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/?p=241238"},"modified":"2023-05-26T07:11:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-26T07:11:37","slug":"befriend-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/optimists.in\/health-hub\/befriend-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"Befriend Nature | Episode 23 | One Simple Thing | Optimists Wellness"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div><p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;-12px|||||&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.11.2&#8243; 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Standing on one leg? Or is it avoiding sugar? Or is it Trying Turmeric? Welcome to the Optimists podcast, I&#8217;m Dr Priyanka Shekar, and this is &#8220;One Simple Thing.&#8221; Here you will learn just one thing to improve your health in ways you might not expect.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">In today&#8217;s episode, we&#8217;ll explore how spending time in nature can positively impact our physical, mental, and emotional well-being. So, please grab a cup of tea, find a cosy spot, and begin our journey of befriending nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Nature has an incredible ability to heal, inspire, and rejuvenate us.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Research has shown that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels, lower blood pressure, and boost our immune system. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Immersing ourselves in natural environments can calm our nervous system, helping us feel more relaxed and centred.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">It&#8217;s incredible to think that simply being in nature can have such profound effects on our bodies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">One of the most significant benefits of befriending nature is its positive impact on physical health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #333333;\">Spending time outdoors encourages physical activity, whether hiking, gardening, or walking in the park. 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