Benefits of Being Outside

The healthy secrets of being outside around trees seem to lie in two things –

1. The higher concentration of oxygen that exists in a forest.

2. The presence of plant chemicals called phytoncides -natural oils that are part of a plant’s defense system against bacteria, insects, and fungi.

Exposure to these substances can have measurable health benefits for humans.

-Find a spot, let your body guide you.

-Engage all your senses.

-Take your time, don’t hurry.

-Try different activities

-Appreciate the silence

-Give thanks to God