{"id":8376,"date":"2021-06-16T09:34:47","date_gmt":"2021-06-16T13:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/?p=8376"},"modified":"2021-06-16T09:34:47","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T13:34:47","slug":"stop-and-listen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/stop-and-listen\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop and Listen"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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The following blog post originally appeared on The Starfish Canada website<\/a>. It is reproduced here with their permission. If you would like to explore the sounds of nature, check out Sounds of Your Park<\/a>, an immersive audio experience inspired by #NatureForAll of the planet\u2019s protected areas.<\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In a world that is driven by stress and unpredictability, it is important to make sure you take time to unwind. One of the best ways to unwind is\u00a0vitamin N (nature)<\/a>. Being surrounded by an urban jungle consumed with artificial noises can put a strain on our health. Whether it\u2019s taking a walk through the park, going for a hike, or listening to its sounds, nature has multiple health benefits. Getting outside is not only beneficial physically; it also plays an essential role in our mental health.\u00a0Approximately 1 in 5 Canadians are affected by mental health.<\/a><\/span><\/p>

A strong connection exists between nature and stress relief. Embracing nature has proven to help\u00a0improve anxiety, depression, and stress.<\/a>\u00a0\u201cEco therapy\u201d<\/a>\u00a0is an emerging scientific field in which people are encouraged to engage with nature as a method to help treat their conditions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Researchers have discovered that even just a\u00a090-minute walk in a natural<\/a>\u00a0setting helps to reduce stress. Nature walks distract the mind from the noisy world around them and is known to lower blood pressure. Nature can also be beneficial for psychosomatic illnesses like insomnia, irritability, tension headaches, and indigestion. Many people use it as a self-improvement tool. For example, to help with exercise, clarity, and self-awareness, to name a few.<\/span><\/p>

Studies also show that listening to the sounds of nature can have the same effects.\u00a0A study done by the Brighton and Sussex Medical School (BSMS)<\/a>\u00a0monitored people listening to artificial sounds compared to nature sounds. The scientists monitored their subjects\u2019 brain activity with an MRI scanner and tracked their heart rate to see the nervous system\u2019s response. The results showed that people were more relaxed when listening to natural sounds and had better performance when conducting tasks. The chart readings for artificial sounds showed results consistent with people who are undergoing stress, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They also discovered that people who were first analyzed to have the highest level of stress ended up becoming the most relaxed when listening to natural sounds.<\/span><\/p>

Researchers have observed that\u00a0students are more productive<\/a>\u00a0when listening to sounds because it creates a more relaxed and positive environment. Nature helps to\u00a0boost endorphin levels and dopamine production which results in creating happiness<\/a>. However, our lives are constantly surrounded by artificial sounds, and it can be\u00a0hard to find a natural soundscape without it<\/a>. Thankfully there are people who have taken time to record natural sounds.\u00a0Calm sound<\/a>\u00a0provides a variety of nature sounds that are accessible on the web. If you are looking for mobile sounds, popular apps like Breeth and Relax Melodies have tunes to help one destress without having to leave the house.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

Since green spaces have such a positive impact on our lives, cities and towns are viewing green environments as an essential part of the city\u2019s overall health. So even when locked away because of work or other circumstances, one can still connect with nature and thrive from its benefits through listening to its relaxing sounds. Sometimes there is a disconnect between humanity and nature. It is important to remember that there are multiple ways to embrace nature and that it is everywhere around us, including the backyard or a nearby park. The COVID 19 pandemic has caused\u00a0people to embrace their green spaces\u00a0<\/a>as it helps provide ways to get exercise and escape from stress. However, depending on location, finding a green space can sometimes be difficult, especially when adhering to social distance guidelines. If finding a green space is difficult, you can also turn to the sounds of nature to help provide a relaxing soundscape when stuck in an urban setting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>

With noise constantly filling our lives, whether it\u2019s from the urban centers around us or our electronic devices, it is important to take a break and connect back to your roots. Remember to be present in nature, visually or auditorily, so you can soak up all of its benefits. Next time you are feeling stressed or want to get clarity, breath deep, stop and listen to the sounds of nature.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In a world that is driven by stress and unpredictability, it is important to make sure you take time to unwind. Learn more about the benefits of spending time in nature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":8380,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"_kad_post_transparent":"default","_kad_post_title":"default","_kad_post_layout":"default","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"default","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"default","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"_kad_post_classname":"","cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-8376","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8376","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=8376"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8376\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":8381,"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/8376\/revisions\/8381"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/8380"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=8376"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=8376"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/natureforall.global\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=8376"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}