Is connecting people with the natural environment crucial for our survival?

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Consider this: when we are at work, our minds are turned on but our bodies are usually sedentary; when we go to the gym, we aim to switch off our minds and furiously exercise our bodies. But are we missing something by not fostering a unified mental and physical contact with nature?

A growing level of related research and awareness is demonstrating that a deep connection with nature is fundamental to human health and wellbeing. Where connecting people with nature is crucial for the survival of human beings as much as it is for the environment.

“Caring for the environment is about caring for people as well. A lot of the environmental problems have happened because we stopped thinking about people’s connection with nature.”

To learn more, you can access the full article at: http://www.irishtimes.com/life-and-style/health-family/natural-healing-restore-your-health-by-reconnecting-with-nature-1.3063593

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