The Healing Power of Gardens: Oliver Sacks on the Psychological and Physiological Consolations of Nature

Healthcare practitioners are now prescribing “nature pills” based on studies that show that time outdoors has a measurable effect in regulating our physiological system.

the amount of greenery in a garden is directly related to how restorative it is.

Being in Nature and Connecting with Pets and Animals Sixteen contributors specifically spoke to the power of going outside or being in nature as immensely helpful to their grounding and healing. For many years as a therapist, I’ve observed the raw power in simply being able to go outside with a client and engage in some “walk and talk” therapy, esp

As a result, physicians are starting to prescribe “nature” and “green time” to treat stress, anxiety, and depression, as we realize nature can nurture.11

Indeed, for any of us to benefit from seeing things grow, we need to experience the growth cycle throughout the seasons.