TheNaturePrescriptionLLC

Connecting People to Places to Experience the Physical, Mental and Spiritual Benefits of Time in Nature 🌱 #thenatureprescription

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

Such a fun nature activity from @Childsplayabc1! #thenatureprescription #natureplay #kidsinnature

[Kids in Parks @KidsInParks]

Happy #NaturePhotographyDay!📸Check out this creative idea from @Childsplayabc1 to give your nature photos an artsy spin!

[Kids in Parks @KidsInParks]

In light of closures brought on by COVID-19, we’ve launched e-Adventures! Our new, virtual way to help children and families stay healthy and connected to nature while at home.

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[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Do you know how beneficial nature is to your mental health? It has so many health benefits that sometimes doctors prescribe it to patients living airborne anxiety and depression. #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth #MentalHealthMonth

[National Parks Conservation Association @NPCA]

When the traditional methods of coping with trauma don't work, what then? Outdoor therapy is helping veterans like Brandon who struggle with PTSD. Follow his journey along the 2,650-mile PCT in #ConstantThought by #SpruceToneFilms @REI #PowerOfTheParks https://t.co/HZyRTI9vRX

[National Parks Conservation Association @NPCA]

“All that health research really backs up what it feels like to be out in nature. It feels good. We belong there.” #PowerOfTheParks #NationalParkWeek https://t.co/77LUHGhXS7

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

Parks provide healing for visitors from different walks of life. Many veterans looking to ease the symptoms of PTSD have sought alternatives or supplements to traditional therapies and found healing in nature. (Westlund, 2014)

#ParkRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople #VeteransHealth

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

Time outdoors in natural settings has been associated with improved cognition for senior patients in a residential living setting. (Ottosson & Grahn, 2005) #ParkRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople #NationalParkWeek

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

Interactions with nature can positively influence behaviour, academic performance and social skills in children, something that could be reflected in school curricula and could have broader benefits, such as reducing bullying in schools. (Keniger et al., 2013) #ParkRx

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

“Nature has the power to heal because it is where we are from, it is where we belong and it belongs to us as an essential part of our health and our survival.” – Nooshin Razani, MD @nookak #NatureRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople #NationalParkWeek

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

People exposed to natural elements rated close relationships and community higher than they had previously… the more deeply engaged subjects were with natural settings, the more they valued community and closeness. (Hagen 2009)

#ParkRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

Being in nature restores depleted attention circuits, which can then help us be more open to creativity and problem-solving. (Atchley, Strayer and Atchley, 2012)

#ParkRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople #NationalParkWeek

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

"Phytoncides are the natural oils within a plant, and they're part of a tree's defense system against bacteria, insects and fungi. Phytoncides have been shown to help lift depression and anxiety and decrease the level of stress hormones.” -Qing Li, M.D #ParksRx #natureishealing

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

Exercising outdoors can reduce sadness, anger, and fatigue and improve attention spans. (Blower, Buying-Ali, Knight & Pullin, 2010)

#ParkRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople #NationalParkWeek #TheNaturePrescription

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

@NatureTherapyC1 Here you go! https://t.co/wdxdd0IjI6

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Greener environments enhance recovery from surgery, enable and support higher levels of physical activity, improve immune system functioning, help diabetics achieve healthier blood glucose levels, and improve functional health status... (Kuo, 2011) #ParksRx #NationalParkWeek

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

"Nature can help us feel fully alive." -Richard Louv, The Nature Principle @RichLouv
#ParkRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople #NationalParkWeek #TheNaturePrescription

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

Did you know that nature connection improves your physical, mental and spiritual health? (NPS, Healthy Parks Healthy People) #ParkRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople #TheNaturePrescription

[National ParkRx @NatlParkRx]

Happy ParkRx Day! Tell us how you're celebrating. More then ever we need nature to promote our physical and mental health, boost immunity. How are you getting a does of nature from the safety of your home, backyard, or neighborhood?#parkrxday #parkrx @parks4all

[TheNaturePrescriptionLLC @TheNatureRx]

The @NatlParkService has made today #NationalParkRxDay as part of its #NationalParkWeek celebration, encouraging everyone to enjoy the physical & mental health benefits that can be experienced in national parks. #ParkRx #HealthyParksHealthyPeople https://t.co/as4s5XlPji

[Kids in Parks @KidsInParks]

As one of the leading Park Rx programs in the country, we always want to make a BIG splash on #ParkRxDay! Join us by completing TRACK Rx (https://t.co/3XENARMC1B), Backyard Adventures (https://t.co/3PqG813xJa) or one of our new e-Adventures (https://t.co/YVmjb2urBz)