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Posted 4/16/2021 8:53 PM (GMT 0)
I believe this is so underrated as a part of getting better. There is so much overstimulation and sensory overload when living a normal life these days, and time in nature for the average person has decreased a lot. Instead, we spend so much time in front of screens.

I have spent a lot of time in nature lately and I feel how hit heals my body. It might sound a bit weird but for me, it's so relaxing. If you are afraid of ticks where you are, it won't work, as you need to feel safe and have lower stress when you are there.

It’s a big difference between being in a forest and actually being there and not in your thoughts. Walking mediation is great and you are taking in all different senses.
I think this is extra important when you have a lot of sensitivities and MCAS problems.
Posted 4/19/2021 5:55 AM (GMT 0)
I dont know about nature healing anything lyme related but being in nature is certainly a mentally positive time good for your soul. Getting into nature was certainly more difficult when I had lyme symptoms, but still did so on a lower/easier level. Flowing water AKA "the babbling brook" is quit calming, anyone who has access to natural creeks, streams ect, even under a country road bridge- I'd highly recommend it. Im lucky to have those near by.

Some people certainly feel more grounded and connected to nature when in it, I am one and find it odd that not many people are like this......or are they (?).... but just dont know/ live to far from it ect?

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Fast forward to post lyme (healed) present time:

Went mnt biking today (14 miles of winding / hilly / woodsy single track) with past friends from years ago. This was the first time riding with others in years. I was the lead rider again (like years ago), waiting for the non-lyme slow-pokes lol. Even waiting for them was enjoyable out in the woods on the dirt trail and not in the weeds. Sprayed my shoes and socks with Permetherin (tick killer) just in case, and tick checked my legs when stopped. 55F and sunny, perfect day. I cant wait for canoe weather, waters still pretty cool, but sure is clear in the spring.

Nature sure feels more alive above freezing, but there's also something about outdoor winters solitude, if you can get past the being cold part (a personal struggle sometimes). I fatbiked to a frozen island two months ago on a remote frozen lake with no roads or public access around it, its was a very fulfilling short "adventure" that Ive wanted to do for years. Had snowshoes on my back in case I needed them, luckily I was able to pedal most of the way. When I got back home, reflecting on my day, I had a great sense of accomplishment along with a totally calm feeling, and so much cool fresh air. I cant get that from anything else.

Post Edited (astroman) : 4/19/2021 7:53:40 AM (GMT-6)

Posted 4/19/2021 9:13 AM (GMT 0)
Some of our problems are man-made and come from being indoors. Environmental contamination affects many of us. It can be from mold, dust, toxins, chemicals, increased CO2, or even from the water we drink. Being outside increases Vitamin D, reduces how much our carbonic anhydrase works, (basically, we're breathing more O2), and were usually burning more calories outside. We all should stay outside as much as we can. COVID has made me realize how poor our indoor ventilation is. You won't catch COVID outside either...... too much oxygen in the air.
Posted 4/23/2021 5:10 AM (GMT 0)
Time in nature isn't going to heal Lyme by itself but it will help to build a stronger immune system, that can fix it. “It can lower blood pressure and stress hormone levels, reduce nervous system arousal, enhance immune system function, increase self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and improve mood”
Same thing for sleep, diet, mindfulness, ir-sauna, supportive supplements, etc. None of these by itself will heal you, but together they will help to get your body to function better.

I have been reading a lot about our senses and how much information overload affects us. My stress levels go down a lot in nature compared to sitting in front of the computer. I believe that more people should make an effort to plan time in nature, to just be there, and not on their phones or listen to music.

Canoe sounds amazing, it's something I visualize in my DNRS that me and my girlfriend do later.
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