Comments on: Research Shows Nature Helps With Stress http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/ Uniting the Built & Natural Environments Tue, 21 May 2013 20:36:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Lesley http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-20345 Thu, 13 Dec 2012 03:42:11 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-20345 Try to find an incentive for getting in shape and burning fat.

In fact, most overweight people don’t actually overeat, and need not cut their overall calorie consumption. You can take your healthy snack with you on a quick walk instead of sitting in the employee break room.

]]> By: KenH http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-20339 Wed, 12 Dec 2012 22:43:57 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-20339 A great tip that can help you fight stress is to show gratitude for what you have each and every day. Doing this daily will remind you that you’re blessed and it will keep you in good spirits. You might start appreciating things you’ve never even thought of before.

]]> By: inducaresindu chhibber http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-9673 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 12:10:10 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-9673 The way cities are encroaching upon fields & forests there is a dire need to preserve the greenery for more reasons than one. Planned gardens are the lungs of habitation. They not only give joy to walkers but also allow rain-water to flow away without entering houses. If man wants to live in peace & harmony, he will have to respect nature.

]]> By: john http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-9468 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:35:14 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-9468 Eastern cultures and sociaties have known and practiced this for centuries. western society values the destruction of nature.

]]> By: Rick Spalenka http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-9150 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:42:30 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-9150 Thrilled research is continuing on the positive effects of Nature. Now should we focus on what type of Nature? Isn’t a thorny natural garden in Arizona Nature? From my own experience I feel more stress free walking among Maples and Oaks in Wisconsin than thorny small leafed shrubs in Arizona and cactus in Western Colorado. I also enjoy strolling among the prairies of Oklahoma more than the deserts of Utah. All are “nature” but I’m more comfortable in some than others.

]]> By: Peggy Strack http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-8694 Sat, 05 Nov 2011 13:55:51 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-8694 This is a great article and so true. I liked it so much I featured it on my blog, Kick Back Moments, http://pstrack.blogspot.com in the entry “Too Busy.”

Thanks! Peggy

]]> By: Mariëtte Verlaan http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-8352 Sat, 15 Oct 2011 16:18:23 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-8352 I love the comment–> Let’s properly vegetate our city streets!

In the Netherlands we have ‘stoeptuinen’. These are small garden spots in the pavement near the houses. Permission of the government is granted to remove some square stones from the pavement and put plants to beautify the environment. They look gorgeous and it is a very easy and attractive way to get people involved in the creation and care for their environment.

I am an advocate and designer of gardens and landscapes from the philosophy of Feng Shui. Everything is energy. Color, texture, smell, shape, air, energy can be experienced in all seasons when using suitable plants, shrubs and trees. The space will come alive, breathe harmony, inspire people and give joy.
With garden love, Mariëtte

]]> By: Pat Bratianu PhD RN (@pbratianu) http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-8283 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:06:27 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-8283 This is just one excellent example of how nature heals. More information is available at http://www.healingplantsofflorida.com

]]> By: Amelia Lopez http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-7907 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 12:24:37 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-7907 This is a wonderful article and story, and the picture included is beautiful, wonderful and much appreciated.

Thank you for beginning my day with a clearer mind and heart.

Amelia in Austin Tx

]]> By: Georgia http://dirt.asla.org/2011/09/08/research-shows-nature-helps-with-stress/#comment-7849 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 01:06:40 +0000 http://dirt.asla.org/?p=8349#comment-7849 Although the boost wasn’t as great as when participants actually took the walk among the trees, it was more effective than the city walk, says Dr. Berman.” –> Let’s properly vegetate our city streets!

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