The time of stress and diseases is to connect with nature, change these habits from today itself and get a long life:

News India Live, Digital Desk: Did you know that spending just 20 minutes in nature can significantly reduce the levels of ‘cortisol’ (stress hormone) in your body? According to an exclusive report of ‘Zee News’, natural lifestyle not only improves physical health, but it is also the greatest source of mental peace and inner happiness.

4 tremendous benefits of connecting with nature

Relief from stress and anxiety: Being among trees and plants and listening to the sounds of birds increases the secretion of ‘serotonin’ (happy hormone) in the brain. It works like a medicine in reducing depression and anxiety.

Better sleep and immunity: Fresh air has high amount of oxygen, which cleans the lungs and increases immunity. Additionally, exposure to natural light improves our ‘circadian rhythm’ (sleep cycle).

Increase in concentration: Research shows that people who regularly walk in parks or forests have higher creativity and decision-making abilities than those who live in urban environments.

Blood Pressure and Heart Health: Time spent in nature helps control blood pressure and keep the heart rate normal.

How to adopt natural lifestyle? (Simple Hacks)

It is not necessary that you go to live in mountains or forests, even small changes make a big impact:

Earthing: Walk barefoot on the grass early in the morning. Coming in direct contact with the ground reduces swelling in the body and provides energy.

Indoor Plants: Plant small plants (like snake plant or aloe vera) in your home and office desk. These not only purify the air but also provide relief to the eyes.

Digital Detox: Stay away from mobile and laptop for at least an hour a day and watch the rising sun or do gardening.

Satvik Food: Make fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables a part of your diet instead of packaged and processed foods.

Expert opinion: ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’

Nowadays, ‘Nature Deficit Disorder’ (lack of nature) is being said to be a major reason for irritability and lack of concentration in children. Parents should take children closer to the soil and trees instead of gadgets.