Education is Freedom
Paulo Friere
The Nature Fix: Why Nature Makes Us Happier, Healthier and More Creative
by Florence Williams
“If there’s one major theme of this book, it’s that the benefits of nature work along a dose curve.”
This book provides a charismatic and scientific explanation of the importance of being immersed in nature – unconsciously observing the myriad of calming fractal patterns on a leaf, barely perceiving the potent aroma of the multitude of fragrances filling the forest, and listening to the macro rhythms of all sorts of life dancing in perfect symbiosis. It should come as no surprise that regular exposure to our natural environment would provide so many benefits for our health and well-being. This collection thereby solidifies in the scientific arena what we have sadly forgotten with our migration to cities and our predominantly indoor lifestyles. It is vitally important that individuals, health professionals and city planners alike acknowledge the research illuminated within these pages and guide humanity towards a reconnection with our environmental roots.