Learning from Nature

First of all, what is nature? Nature is the intrinsic characteristic that plants, animals, and other features of the world develop of their own accord. The word nature can refer to the phenomena of the physical world, and also to life in general. It also can refer to the general realm of living plants and animals, and in some cases to the processes associated with inanimate objects- the way that particular types of things exist and change of their own accord, suc as weather and geology of the Earth. It is often taken to the mean the natural environment or wilderness- wild animals, rocks, forest, and in general those things that have not been substantially altered by human intervention, or which persist despite human intervention.

            Nature has given us a lot of benefits. For example oxygen, food, and even materials for our projects and houses. Also being outdoors is very good for us. These are the following reasons.

1.      Vitamin D

One reason time outdoors may contribute to health is the exposure to Vitamin D producing sunlight. This vital pre- hormone is responsible for many aspects of health throughout the body. Vitamin D deficiency has been linked to various types of cancer and obesity, as well as mental disorder and other health problems.

2.      Exercise

Unless your version of spending time involves driving into the woods and just sitting there, most nature experiences also include some form of exercises from rock climbing, swimming, hiking, and canoeing, most forms of outdoor activity also include movement. We all know the benefit of exercise, yet most of us still aren’t getting enough exercise regularly. Spending time outdoors provides a chance for fun movement along with other benefits of nature.

3.      Fresh Air

Spending time outdoors is a break from indoor pollution and outdoor air may have additional benefits as well. Outdoor air is a good source of beneficial negative ions and places like the beach and near waterfalls are especially good sources. These negative ions are also present in sunlight and after thunderstorm, when we  can smell the unique freshness of the air .

4.      Eye health

We are seeing an increase in vision problems, especially in children. One possible reason is the amount of time that many of us spend looking at a computer or TV screen. While children used to spend most of their time outdoors looking at a wide variety of colors, level of brightness and depths, they now spend up to seven hours a day staring at a TV, computer or tablet screen with artificial light.. Staring at a screen can also lead to eye fatigue, headaches, neck or back problem and other problems when their adult.

            So nature has given us a lot of benefits. It will be a shame if we destroy our own sources of healthiness in life. Yes indeed some of our activities had already dealt damage to nature. But we still can save nature. These are some of the ways.

1.      Create a compost heap in our garden or use a compost bin

2.      Bring our own eco-bags and say no to plastic

3.      Try using public transportation to work. Or Cycling if possible

4.      Send your plastic rubbish to the recycling facilities

5.      Do not pour chemicals and waste oil into the ground

These are some of the way you can do to save nature. So whatever you do, please think twice whether it will damage nature or will it save nature. Also remember to spend your time more outside rather than inside because it will be beneficial to us.