Staying close to nature can
help fight depression and obesity
The fact that a
refreshing breeze, warm rays of life-giving sunlight and sweet-smelling
greenery can work its magic on not just ailing patients but even healthy
people, is not new. A lush, pretty garden in the premises of a hospital can
actually help patients recover better and faster, say city doctors. A lot of
studies and researches have been done to validate this. A few decades ago,
environmental psychologist Roger Ulrich demonstrated that gazing at a garden
can speed up the healing process of patients who have undergone surgery or have
infections and other ailments.
Dr Ramen Goel, bariatric and metabolic surgeon, says, "People living close to green spaces are likely to be more active. They are less likely to be obese and dependent on anti-depressants." Clinical nutritionist Nupur Krishnan adds, "When people stay close to nature or have greenery around them, they are likely to be eating healthy. The surrounding you stay in affects the kind of lifestyle you lead."
Dr Ramen Goel, bariatric and metabolic surgeon, says, "People living close to green spaces are likely to be more active. They are less likely to be obese and dependent on anti-depressants." Clinical nutritionist Nupur Krishnan adds, "When people stay close to nature or have greenery around them, they are likely to be eating healthy. The surrounding you stay in affects the kind of lifestyle you lead."
Fitness professionals say that when you have a green jogging track near your home, you are tempted to go over for a brisk walk or jog more frequently than those who don't. Dr Goel says, "Many of my obese patients are also depressed. The recovery period is greatly enhanced if they take up a hobby or activity that keeps them close to nature."
Mynoo Maryel, author of a spiritual book, says, "Allow yourself to be in the spirit of nature, with trees, animals and birds. Nature provides food for your senses. This is about connecting yourself to your spirit and getting comfortable in your truth."
Separate studies done by researchers John Zelenski and Elizabeth Nisbet have found
that "nature relatedness has a distinct happiness benefit".
Psychologists say that nature plays an extremely significant role when it came
to maintaining a positive mental health.
09.05.2017
When you lose a couple of times,
it makes you realize how difficult it is to win
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