Herbal Collective Source

By Marilyn Zink

When I need to get away from the pressures of life, the clutter and all the noise, there is no better way to stay healthy than kayaking. Why do I say that?

I read about a study recently that showed going for a walk in a park or just getting out in nature is a better way to calm the nervous system than going for a walk on a city street.  Well, I hardly needed a study to confirm the obvious.

Take a look at the picture.  Just looking at it can be calming. We pulled our kayaks up onto a perfect, peaceful little beach. The birds were twittering happily in the forest nearby, the sun warmed out bodies, the water lapped gently at the edge of the beach, and it was just so peaceful and calming I didn’t want to leave.

“It doesn’t get much better than this,” commented one of our group. We all agreed whole-heartedly. I have been kayaking for more than 15 years in the waters of the Pacific ocean near our home and I never get tired of it.  Being at one with the ocean, coasting on gentle swells, is like being rocked by the hand of God.

I come home with such a sense of peace and happiness. I believe that being in nature nurtures us with a sense of peace that we can’t get anywhere else.  You are rejuvenated and ready again to tackle the demands that life gives you.  Even if you can’t go kayaking (but I highly recommend you try it), get out in nature at least once a week, more if you can.

Go for a walk in a park, spend time in your garden, go hiking, sailing, whatever you enjoy doing outside. For a low cost healer, there’s no better solution than spending time in nature.

Marilyn Zink is the publisher of the Herbal Collective magazine. Sign up for the newsletter to find more natural ways to stay healthy.

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