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Here comes the sun–and you might want to make sure you spend enough time in it! Why? While there are a variety of benefits from sunlight, one of the most talked about is how sunlight supplies vitamin D. Vitamin D is a popular topic of conversation for a good [...]
Blue Spaces offer more than a fun day at the lake or hanging ten at the ocean. They offer a variety of health benefits and visiting blue spaces should be part of a healthy routine, but what exactly are they? Blue spaces are bodies of water and areas near [...]
Did you know people who spent time outside during the pandemic felt less anxious than those who were housebound? Could that have been the 20 million new gardens that were planted and harvested? Could you have one next year? Yes you can! In this gardening guide, we’ll go over [...]
As we approach a new year, many people are considering ways they can become healthier. While you might focus on how you can eat healthier or workout more, there may be a pillar of health you’re missing: going outside. Adding nature activities to your 2022 plans might improve your [...]
Are you stressed at the holidays? Who isn’t? Prepping for the new year, social gatherings whether you want them or not, budgeting extra for gifts– pressure 101. But good news! These five natural stress remedies I have for you might be the answer. Quickie: holiday cookies and Hallmark [...]
The fountain of youth is found outdoors. Nature experience in specific doses and places can add years to your life and life to your years, according to recent research. Check out five ways nature might help you live longer–and better! Lower risk of cancer One of the biggest causes of [...]
As the weather gets frightful, the indoors become so delightful. But colder temperatures don’t have to mean you retreat from nature. These six easy ways to stay healthy will help you make the most of nature during the colder months. If you want more ideas, download my free guide [...]
Many people are exchanging vacations on a tour bus for more adventurous ones, such as climbing Mt. Rainier or scaling a glacier in New Zealand. While this is a great way for adventurous tourists to deepen their connection to nature, it can also lead to more serious injuries, especially [...]
Carrots are one of the most popular vegetables for a good reason. The health benefits of carrots will help you crunch your way to better health this year. However, there are some guidelines to follow when shopping, planting, or cooking carrots that will allow you to maximize their health [...]
When you want to improve your health, you most likely think of eating healthy, working out, and maybe even investing in your mental health. But there are other elements which can impact how healthy you are. An unexpected one? Getting enough sunlight. Forty-two percent of North Americans have [...]