Nature's Rx: Healing Stress with the Great Outdoors - AI Podcast

Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health

Briana Mercola

Health & Fitness, Health, Alternative Health

4.6 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 17 April 2025

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Research shows a two-hour forest walk significantly reduced depression, tension, fatigue, and confusion — even in people without diagnosed mental health conditions
Middle-aged adults showed a significant drop in total mood disturbance after just three days of guided forest-based wellness activities
Blood pressure decreased and oxygen levels remained optimal during the forest experience, showing measurable cardiovascular benefits without medication
Women experienced stronger emotional improvements than men, especially in mental clarity and fatigue reduction, after exposure to forest environments
You can lower stress, improve mood, and restore nervous system balance simply by spending time in nature and removing processed vegetable oils from your diet

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0:00.0	Welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom.
0:04.0	Stay informed with quick, easy-to-listen summaries of our latest articles,
0:08.0	perfect for when you're on the go. No reading required.
0:11.0	Subscribe for free at Mercola.com for the latest health insights.
0:15.0	Hello and welcome to Dr. Mercola's Cellular Wisdom.
0:19.0	I'm Ethan Foster and today we'll be talking about how spending time in nature can relieve
0:24.4	stress and even reduce pain.
0:26.9	We'll look at research that shows a two-hour walk in a forest may significantly improve mood
0:31.6	and lower blood pressure.
0:33.3	With me is my co-host, Ilara Sky, who shares a focus on natural health and offers valuable
0:38.7	insights into everyday wellness practices.
0:41.3	Elara, thanks for joining me.
0:43.4	Glad to be here, Ethan.
0:44.9	The studies on time spent in natural settings are remarkable.
0:48.4	Researchers have observed that forest walking can reduce depression, tension, fatigue, and
0:54.0	confusion, even in individuals without
0:56.7	diagnosed mental health conditions. It's fascinating because these benefits aren't just about
1:02.0	feeling a little more relaxed. They come with measurable changes in mood, blood pressure, and even
1:08.2	oxygen levels in the body. Let's start with the overall idea from Dr. Mercola's article.
1:13.6	The key takeaway is that exposure to natural environments positively affects both mental and physical well-being.
1:19.6	In fact, forest therapy has been linked to lower stress hormone levels,
1:24.6	better pain management, and immediate neurological shifts.
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