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April Dose of Parkscriptions

April 17, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson Leave a Comment

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Here’s your monthly dose of Parkscriptions articles and inspiration:

Articles: 

De-Stress in Nature: The Mental Health Benefits of Connecting With the Great Outdoors!– RTOR by Jason Kaefer

The benefits of nature have been with us from the dawn of our species, though it slips our mind as we are absorbed in a world of flashing gadgets and blaring televisions

Why Address Technology Addiction, Nature Deficit Disorder, Plastic in the Ocean– Art Predator byGwendolyn Alley

Students are addicted and glued to their phones, when they are texting and playing video games during class, when they feel phantom vibrations from cell phone messages that don’t exist, when they are experiencing depression and mental health issues, when they don’t make good choices about priorities, when democracy itself is threatened.

The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise– Help Guide by Lawrence Robinson, Jeanne Segal, Ph.D., and Melinda Smith, M.A

Outdoor activities like hiking, sailing, mountain biking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting, and skiing (downhill and cross-country) have also been shown to reduce the symptoms of PTSD.

The Mental Health Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors– Challenge the Storm by Alex Hanna

Sunlight can fill your body and mind with a feeling of well-being. Various studies 3, 4, 5 have shown that exposure to natural light can help improve your mood and improve your self-esteem. Mother Nature’s outdoor playground is the perfect antidote to a blue mood.

A “parkscription” from your doctor has multiple health benefits– Family Care Network 

Joining a growing movement recognizing the health benefits of time spent outdoors, North Sound Family Medicine is using the Parkscriptions program to help patients find new and innovative ways to address health problems.

Inspiration: 

From Precision Nutrition:

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About Elizabeth Nelson

As Parkscriptions Program Director, Elizabeth Nelson brings passion for community health by promoting the positive connection and health benefits of time spent in nature. She has a broad range of experience in running her own business, nonprofit and government organizations. Her program management, graphic design and marketing skills combined with her background in community health bring a unique perspective to her work. She enjoys hiking, running, playing soccer, and exploring new trails with her two daughters.

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