Health Watch (Yes, Come and See and You'll Feel a Bit Better)

Research indicates that even low levels of exposure to nature significantly benefit our physical and mental health.  Whether we're on site or are simply looking at a picture or video, this "green" exercise has been shown to
--lower blood pressure and stress levels
--aid healing
--diminish headaches
--increase productivity
--sharpen attention, creativity and general cognition
--improve mood
--reduce anxiety
(*"What are the benefits of interacting with nature."L. Keniger, K. Gaston, K.Irvine & R.Fuller
Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2013 Mar; 10(3): 913–935 )

So I'll invite you to give it a try. If you can't step outside for a walk in the park or a stroll through the woods here are seven one-minute videos to choose from for a moment of self-care.
(You know you can spare a minute.......)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WALZwXyxpHQ Ocean waves

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_dT1acIHcls Forest  in North Carolina

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XC7iIJ4kIk Waterfall

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ercl6NiqyPA Trees and brook

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMIc4S_k5Uc Laurel Lakeside

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2L515SmPbRw Sunrise Sunset (time lapse)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fu0u8-XlLFs Calming Flowers (more than a minute--worth it)