The kaleidoscope is a more appropriate word for describing human activities. Nearly all human responses at physical, mental or emotional levels change kaleidoscopically as per nature of operating stimuli. Some responses with negative connotations may be explainable to situations at hand, but are certainly not the desired ones. Collective wisdom dictates that health be maintained at upward levels for well being of individuals and society in general. Mechanization and automation have made human life free from physical work. Peoples’ lifestyle has undergone sea change in last few decades. Humans have distanced themselves away from natural environs. In the changed scenarios, men and women of all age groups, of all sections of society tend to spend time indoors only. Accelerated urbanization has reduced chances of people walking on dirt tracks or on hedges. Now it’s the time to acknowledge the advantages of being with nature.
- Freedom from Stress: There are indeed great advantages of getting outside. Many studies and researches have come to conclusion that individual life becomes stress free. Physical health also shows marked improvement by blending with nature and its elements. Respiratory and neurological dysfunctions are corrected. People living in fully urban settings, devoid of any greenery around them, must try to spend a couple of hours in green environs, full with trees, foliage. Another study has concluded that people doing have better mental health. Their anxiety and depression levels are markedly improved. Negativity is replaced with a positive outlook.
- Improved physical health: Vitamin D levels are improved by spending time outside. Exposure to sunlight activates body mechanism to create vitamin D in the body. This vitamin helps the body to fight certain detrimental conditions like osteoporosis and cancer. Heart attacks and depression are warded off with sufficient vitamin D levels. Vitamin D is believed to help in improving body immune system. Disorders like Alzheimer disease can be better fought with vitamin D. Even rheumatoid arthritis or multiple sclerosis can be effectively cured with sufficient levels of vitamin D.
- Betterment in eyesight: Eyesight of people spending enough time outside in the serene company of nature show marked improvement. Studies have shown that individuals exposed to natural light feel stress free. Even patients have experienced less pain when given the opportunity to view natural things.
- Positivity: Going outside brings about a sea change in personal outlook towards the whole world. Creativity is at its best in natural settings. Remaining in confined spaces creates false boundaries. Everybody can get an opportunity to test and hone one’s skills in nature’s vast expanse. Trekking, climbing trees and such similar activities inculcates and fortifies self confidence, so needed for leading contended life. Exposure to outside nature helps the body clock to remain in sync. Hormonal functions are normalized.
- Reconnection to the natural world: The most important aspect of rejuvenating self life is achieved by bonding through tangible faculties. Seeing, listening, smelling and touching newer entities enriches mental experience. Natural outside world opens many opportunities to connect to pristine attributes of elements of nature. A sense of belonging is developed and an urge to maintain natural balance is created in the mind. The wholesome experience revitalizes physical and mental health systems.
Various studies are undertaken for evaluating the advantages of getting outside. All studies have concluded in unison that immense benefits accrued to people, who want to lead a contented life free from ill health or stress. Now answer to many problems can be found out by simply being with nature.