Fireside Chat with Peak Performance Affinity Group - Nature as Medicine
Mounting evidence that supports daily exposure to nature and fresh air are also vital to optimizing overall physical and mental health. Time spent in nature has been shown to help lower blood pressure, reduce nervous system arousal, enhance immune system function, reduce anxiety and increase self-esteem. Moreover, the evidence demonstrates associations between greenness and overall improved health. In a study of 20,000 people, a team led by Matthew White of the European Centre for Environment and Human Health at the University of Exeter, found that people who spent two hours a week in green spaces-local parks or other natural environments, either all at once or spaced over several visits-were substantially more likely to report good health and psychological well-being than those who don't.
The positive effects of time spent in nature spanned across different occupations, ethnic groups, financial status and people with chronic illnesses and disabilities. "Forest Bathing" is the term coined by Japanese researchers for walking in the woods. It is suspected that aerosols from the forests which are inhaled during walking, are responsible for elevated levels of Natural Killer (NK) cells in the immune system which can help to fight off infections and tumors. In a culture of ever increasing technology and screen time, now more than ever it is crucial to educate and empower individuals to incorporate nature into their healthful lifestyle behaviors.
Dr. Melissa Sundermann, DO, DipABLM, a board certified Lifestyle Medicine physician and avid outdoors aficionado, will demonstrate the potential benefits of fresh air, share evidence supporting nature and healing and provide tools to help engage individuals to achieve more time spent outdoors.
Registration information
Event is open to: HBA Members and Non-members
Cancellations/refunds
This event is refundable, requests must be submitted in writing to events@hbanet.org by 16 April 2023
Learning Objectives
1. Demonstrate the potential benefits of Movement with respect to Physical and Mental health and well-being.
2. Share evidence regarding the role of Nature and Healing.
3. Provide tools to help engage individuals to achieve more time in Nature.
Pricing
| Regular Registration | $10.00 / €9.00 | $20.00 / €18.00 |
Members receive up to 50 percent discount
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