Someone asked me the other day if trees can really reduce your stress and anxiety?
He brought this up due to some recent studies.
Hi, it's Dr Sam Robbins.
Well, if you’re in a rush - the short answer is YES, trees can in fact, reduce your stress
and anxiety.
The truth is most things in nature can.
Heck, even looking at pictures of nature can help reduce your stress and anxiety levels.1
The pictures help your body relax, so just imagine how powerful REAL nature is.
However, there’s a clinical study specific about trees.2,3
The basics of the study is that researchers took 160 people and stressed them out.
Then, using a Virtual Reality headset, had them view 6 minutes of videos showing cityscapes,
as well as trees.
The more trees they saw, the lower their stress levels.
There are other studies4 showing that simply taking a stroll in the park or through woodland
areas, can have positive effects on people suffering from depression and anxiety.
Now, the question is - what causes these benefits?...
How does it work in your body?...
Well, if you’re just VISUALLY looking at pictures - let’s say on your computer, magazines
or high tech methods like virtual reality headsets - then it’s a hormonal and chemical
response.
Which is mainly being initiated in your brain.
You’re less tense, breathing better, relaxing… which all help improve your dopamine, serotonin
and stress levels.
And you can even do this or improve all of this by taking specific herbs, vitamins and
minerals - especially during times of extra stress - which I’ll let you know how in
a minute.
However, what’s better is if you do it in REAL nature because when doing it this way,
there are physical benefits.
Of course, the sun is one of the greatest healers and one that rarely people take advantage
of and due to stupid doctors and dermatologists, people are now deathly afraid of the sun and
avoid it by being fully covered up and wearing harmful sunscreens.
In addition to the sun’s benefits, the positive energy you get from living organisms such
as trees, animals and birds, improves YOUR energy levels…
Which then positively affects your brain and all of this dramatically improves your hormones
and chemicals.
Much more so than just looking at even pictures, which is a great start.
Again, when it comes to health, nature already has all the solutions and answers, NOT the
pharmaceutical companies.
So what does all this mean?
Let me give you 3 simple solutions.
Whenever possible, even if it’s just 5-10 minutes, get outside.
Look around you and enjoy nature.
STOP looking at your cell phone or multi-task or talking on your phone.
Just enjoy your freedom and nature.
If you can’t do this, then look at pictures of nature.
Big trees, beautiful leaves and so forth.
And during times of extra stress due to life’s problems and challenges…
Or if your personality is more prone to anxiety, worry, stress and depression, then take natural
herbs, amino acids, vitamins and minerals which are proven to help relax your body and
improve your hormones and chemicals.
And I’ve added a link, below, in the description area, to my favorite natural supplement that
does all of this and more.
Just scroll down below and give it a try.
But remember, nothing is going to be as powerful as nature.
It’s free, so get out and appreciate it and have an attitude of gratitude.
Thanks for listening and have a healthy and happy day!