Use of wildlife in some therapies is reported to improve quality of life, People who take part in conservation projects report subjective health Such projects can help overcome social No wonder we’re heading for the hills in a few short weeks….<\/em><\/p>\n from the British Journal of Medicine <\/a>via Eureka Alert <\/a> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Connecting with nature can improve your health and wellbeing, say researchers in this week’s BMJ. The theory is known as ecotherapy: restoring health through contact with nature. Use of wildlife in some therapies is reported to improve quality of life, … Continue reading ![](\"http:\/\/cyber.law.harvard.edu\/blogs\/static\/dowbrigade\/dreamgarden.jpg\")
Connecting with nature can improve your health and wellbeing,
\n say researchers in this week’s BMJ<\/a>. The theory is known as ecotherapy:
\n restoring health through contact with nature.<\/p>\n
\n write the authors. Smaller animals (for example, squirrels, owls, and raccoons)
\n have been used successfully in therapies for children with emotional and
\n behavioural problems.<\/p>\n
\n benefits, ascribed to being outdoors and to feeling part of a greater system
\n connecting beyond the individual. <\/p>\n
\n isolation, develop skills, and improve employment prospects, as well as
\n provide the known benefits associated with exercise.<\/p>\n