Should Doctors Prescribe Outdoor Activity?

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Did you know there’s a movement out there that’s researching and encouraging outdoor activity and nature as treatment for disease, instead of prescription drugs? It’s a thing. A growing thing. Some call is Outdoor RX. Exploring the use of nature …

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How to Find Parks & Trails Near You

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I think it’s human nature to think we have to go on a road trip or hop on a plane to get to cool parks and trails…while ignoring most of the cool places in our local area. Then COVID-19 came …

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Why Our Kids Need to Play Outside

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While it’s important for us adults to get outside and be active, it’s even more important for our kids to play outside. There’s a growing body of research from all over the world on the benefits of active play, and …

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6 Common Plants You Didn’t Know Are Medicinal

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What if you could find all-natural and organic medicines that can help with your ailments with virtually no side effects? You can! I ran across this list of common medicinal plants—some of which grow as “weeds” in my own yard. …

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Why Your Brain Loves Exercise

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While regular exercise is great for all your body’s systems, let’s focus here on why your brain loves exercise. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a neuroscientist from South Africa. She wrote an article called “Your Brain Loves Exercise” that I want …

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Enjoy God’s Magnificent Creation Often

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We only have so much time on this earth, within our life span. Let’s use some of that time to see and experience God’s magnificent creation! I’ve never regretted going to memorable natural places. You probably haven’t either. But we …

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Physical Inactivity: The #1 Health Problem of Our Time

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Physical inactivity is “the biggest public health problem of the 21st century.”~ Dr. Steven Blair. Bigger than smoking? Obesity? Stress? Apparently so. (This article was first published in June of 2015. It’s been updated to reflect more recent research and …

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The Many Health Benefits of Walking

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Plain ol’ walking turns out to be one of the very best ways to boost your health. And it can be as easy as just stepping out your door to get some exercise and fresh air. Ok, I’ll admit it…I …

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