{"id":2000,"date":"2022-08-04T09:00:16","date_gmt":"2022-08-04T09:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jmholiday.com\/what-nature-does-to-you-the-proven-power-of-green\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T15:03:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T15:03:42","slug":"what-nature-does-to-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jmholiday.com\/en\/what-nature-does-to-you\/","title":{"rendered":"What Nature Does to You \u2013 The Proven Power of Green"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1659668250346{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n\r\nYou probably recognize this feeling: constantly rushing, overwhelmed by information, and beneath it all a steady pressure of having to, having to, having to.<br>Time for a pause. Stretch your legs, step outside, and let nature help you unwind. <strong>Because nature is good for you.<\/strong>  \r\n\r\nIn Japan, they understood this early on. In the 1980s, the term <strong>Forest Bathing <\/strong>was introduced. meaning immersing yourself in nature. An effective way to escape the hustle, noise, and constant stimuli of densely populated cities. It invites you to consciously enter nature, without distractions, using all your senses, allowing your body and mind to truly slow down.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\r\n<h4><strong>Nature reduces stress<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1659668244089{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n\r\nIt is widely known, and scientifically proven, that spending time in nature reduces stress. It lowers <strong>blood pressure,<\/strong> boosts the <strong><strong>immune system<\/strong><\/strong>, and reduces cortisol levels (the stress hormone). \r\n\r\nThis is because nature moves at a completely different pace than our modern society. Think of the rhythm of day and night, the seasons, tides, wind, animals, and plants. They all follow natural cycles that repeat themselves. By occasionally surrendering fully to these patterns and structures (fractals), the body relaxes and the mind finds rest. The daily rush and constant pressure fade into the background, and for a moment, you can simply\u2026 be.     <strong>Here and now. And that is enough. <\/strong>.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\r\n<h4><strong>Meaning and nature<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1659668239369{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n\r\nPerhaps less measurable, yet especially important after an intense period of illness, is the sense of <strong>meaning <\/strong>nature can offer. Nature often plays a powerful role in meaningful experiences. It acts as a trigger. Natural elements and places can function as <strong>symbols <\/strong>that connect us to deeper beliefs, values, and inner reflections.   \r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_fancy_title margin_bottom=&#8221;0&#8243; font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\r\n<h4><strong>Did you know\u2026<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n[\/mk_fancy_title][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1659668265697{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]\r\n\r\nNot only flowers, but also coniferous trees release substances that protect us against microbes and fungi? These substances also have<strong> healing effects<\/strong> on the human body. Yet another reason to spend more time in nature.\r\n\r\n[\/vc_column_text][mk_blockquote font_family=&#8221;none&#8221;]\r\n\r\n\u201cContact with nature improves your mood, helps reduce depressive feelings, and enhances creativity.\u201d\r\n\r\n[\/mk_blockquote][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1760871791367{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;]JM Holiday invites you into the <strong>beautiful natural surroundings <\/strong><strong>of Bodrum<\/strong>. Hiking through lush forests, encountering ancient <strong>ruins<\/strong> along the way, taking in vast views, and discovering local herbs. It is an environment where daily pressure gently falls away, allowing you to fully arrive in the <strong>present moment<\/strong>.  \r\n\r\nWould you like to experience what this nature can do for you?<br>Discover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmholiday.com\/en\/moments-of-joy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our offerings here<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jmholiday.com\/en\/contact-form\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get in touch.<\/a> \r\n\r\n<em>(Sources: natuurwerkers.nl, maatschappijwij.nu, wur.nl\/nl\/Dossiers\/dossier\/Effect-van-natuur-op-gezondheid.html)<br><\/em>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<!-- \/wp:post-content --><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1659668250346{margin-bottom: 0px !important;}&#8221;] You probably recognize this feeling: constantly rushing, overwhelmed by information, and beneath it all a steady pressure of having to, having to, having to.Time for a pause. 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