{"id":22578,"date":"2021-01-04T20:11:51","date_gmt":"2021-01-04T20:11:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/?p=22578"},"modified":"2021-01-04T20:11:51","modified_gmt":"2021-01-04T20:11:51","slug":"benefits-of-spending-time-in-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-spending-time-in-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Amazing Benefits of Spending Time in Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"<em>Ever wondered why being outside is so good for you? Here&#8217;s a thorough look at five benefits of spending time in nature for your mental health, immunity, and more.<\/em>\r\n\r\nIf you&#8217;re cooped up indoors or hoping to get some more wind in your sails, it&#8217;s time to immerse yourself in nature. The combination of fresh air, natural habitats, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/importance-of-alone-time\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">solitude<\/a> can work wonders to:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>encourage relaxation<\/li>\r\n \t<li>boost mental, physical, and brain health<\/li>\r\n \t<li>improve your relationship with yourself and others<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nHere&#8217;s why they say that nature is the best medicine.\r\n<h2>5 Benefits of Spending Time in Nature We All Could Use<\/h2>\r\nCurious as to why nature is calming and why most of us need much more immersion in it?\r\n\r\nLet&#8217;s take a closer look.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"6f5b48\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #6f5b48;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22608 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Health-benefits-of-nature-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Young couple embracing in a cabin in the middle of nature to get away from the city and reduce stress\" width=\"770\" height=\"497\" \/>\r\n<h3>1. Nature Lowers Stress<\/h3>\r\n<em>Shirin-yoku<\/em>, aka forest bathing, is a widely championed form of natural therapy that&#8217;s been thoroughly studied in Japan.\r\n\r\nThe first major study of this form of nature therapy was conducted in 1995. It found that participants who walked amongst cedar trees for 40 minutes had <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007\/s12199-009-0091-z\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lower cortisol levels<\/a> (a key marker of stress) compared to those who walked in an indoor setting set to the same temperature and humidity.\r\n\r\nThe outdoor group also reported higher scores for vigor, as well as lower markers of:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>tension<\/li>\r\n \t<li>anger<\/li>\r\n \t<li>sadness<\/li>\r\n \t<li>fatigue<\/li>\r\n \t<li>confusion<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nFrom this study and many thereafter, it&#8217;s clear that the psychological benefits of spending time in nature can be quite remarkable. Fortunately, this rings especially when it comes to fighting stress.\r\n<h3>2. Spending Time in Nature Boosts Immunity<\/h3>\r\nAnother pioneering investigation into <em>shirin-yoku<\/em> found that the benefits of nature extend to immune health.\r\n\r\nAccording to the 2009 study, Japanese adults who spent a three-day, two-night trip in forest areas had <a href=\"https:\/\/link.springer.com\/article\/10.1007%2Fs12199-008-0068-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">increased &#8220;natural killer&#8221; (NK) activity<\/a> that indicated stronger immune function. (NKs are a type of white blood cell with antibacterial and antifungal properties that helps <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dec.ny.gov\/lands\/90720.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">kill damaging cells in the human body<\/a>.) Further, the immune-boosting effects of NKs are partially attributed to phytoncides, aromatic compounds emitted by plants and trees.\r\n\r\nPerhaps even more surprisingly, these health benefits lasted beyond 30 days after the trip ended. These impressive results suggest that spending a weekend in nature each month can support long-term immunity.\r\n\r\n<strong>Tip:<\/strong> Treat yourself to healthful mini vacations in bespoke outposts nestled in nature. Team HUM recommends <a href=\"https:\/\/getaway.house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Getaway<\/a>, which offers escapes in tiny cabins across the US specifically designed to help you disconnect.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"b09e7b\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b09e7b;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22607 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Benefits-of-nature-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Family of four walking in nature to experience the calming health benefits\" width=\"770\" height=\"491\" \/>\r\n<h3>3. Walking in Nature Boosts Mental Health<\/h3>\r\nCircling back to the psychological benefits of spending time in nature, respites from urban environments show measurable mental health improvements.\r\n\r\nIn a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pnas.org\/content\/early\/2015\/06\/23\/1510459112\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">2015 study<\/a>, Stanford researchers found that participants who walked in nature (versus an urban setting) for 90 minutes:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>reported lower instances of rumination<\/li>\r\n \t<li>showed reduced neural activity in the prefrontal cortex (an area of the brain linked to mental health and mood imbalances)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nOver half of the world&#8217;s population resides in urban areas and are at a significantly <a href=\"https:\/\/news.stanford.edu\/2015\/06\/30\/hiking-mental-health-063015\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">higher risk for mental health issues<\/a>. So, when possible, retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city to experience the protective health benefits of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-walking-daily\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">nature and walking<\/a> alike.\r\n<h3>4. Nature Helps You Become a Better Person<\/h3>\r\nAs one of my <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Walking-One-Step-At-Time\/dp\/152474784X\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">favorite writers<\/a> puts it, &#8220;If I leave my phone at home and lift my gaze, I&#8217;m present. The world becomes larger.&#8221;\r\n\r\nIn the days before we were conditioned to admire good lighting and filters <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/why-i-quit-social-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">for selfies<\/a>, nature was one of the primary sources of awe. And according to social psychologist Paul Piff, we should look away from our screens and other modern marvels to the trees above instead. In fact, doing so can make us kinder and less self-involved.\r\n\r\nIn one of Piff&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apa.org\/pubs\/journals\/releases\/psp-pspi0000018.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studies on awe<\/a>, participants looked up either at towering eucalyptus trees or at a tall building for one minute. Participants in the nature group demonstrated more altruism, and also reported &#8220;increased ethicality and reduced feelings of entitlement.&#8221;\r\n\r\nHis body of work suggests that awe\u2014including that invoked by the natural world\u2014encourages <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/benefits-of-giving\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">giving, prosocial behavior<\/a> and collective concern aided by &#8220;feelings of a small self.&#8221;\r\n\r\nSo the next time you find yourself overstimulated from <a href=\"https:\/\/health.clevelandclinic.org\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-doomscrolling-and-how-to-avoid-it\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">doomscrolling<\/a> or simply want to work on self-improvement, ditch your phone and head to the great outdoors.\r\n\r\n<img data-dominant-color=\"786a4e\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" style=\"--dominant-color: #786a4e;\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-22611 aligncenter not-transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/Benefits-of-Spending-Time-in-Nature-Health-and-Well-Being-The-Wellnest-by-HUM-Nutrition.jpg\" alt=\"Calm and relaxed woman breathing in fresh air and enjoying the benefits of spending time in nature\" width=\"770\" height=\"514\" \/>\r\n<h3>5. Being in Nature Simply Makes You Feel Good<\/h3>\r\nWhen all is said and done, the benefits of spending time in nature extend to wellness at large.\r\n\r\nA 2019 study demonstrates that two hours spent outdoors weekly is associated with self-reported <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nature.com\/articles\/s41598-019-44097-3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">good health and well-being<\/a>. Better yet, you can reap these feel-good benefits by logging time outside intermittently throughout the week or in longer stints.\r\n<h2>Final Thoughts<\/h2>\r\nThe benefits of spending time in nature go far beyond this list alone. However, it should serve as a friendly reminder of the wonders of Mother Nature and the world <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/how-the-internet-is-changing-your-brain\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">off our screens<\/a>, inside our homes, and within our minds.\r\n\r\nWhether you need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/blog\/stress-gummies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">better solution to manage stress<\/a>, a natural pick-me-up, or a new approach to staying active, get out of your head by venturing outdoors.\n<div  class=\"products-block -mx-4 md:mx-0 my-10\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.humnutrition.com\/product\/65\/ashwagandha-calm-gummies\" class=\"text-xs text-dark hover:!text-dark flex items-center border border-light rounded p-4 group !no-underline mb-4 relative pb-16 sm:pb-4\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"shrink-0 mr-4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" 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Here&#8217;s a thorough look at five benefits of spending time in nature for your mental health, immunity, and more. If you&#8217;re cooped up indoors or hoping to get some more wind in your sails, it&#8217;s time to immerse yourself in nature. 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