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This 2019 scoping review explores how the four classical elements—Fire, Water, Earth, and Air—can map onto modern, changeable exposures and therapies that might affect mental health. The authors summarize emerging evidence from both population studies and intervention trials for things like UV or heat therapy (Fire), sauna and hydrotherapy (Water),…
This randomised study tested whether a week of daily 35-minute mindful walks in nature helped university students with sleep problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. A total of 104 students were assigned to either a nature or an urban walking route and measured before and after the week. Both groups showed…
This small randomized study tested two 20‑minute nature-based audio exercises — guided imagery (GI) and a nature‑based meditation (NBM) — in 40 adults (average age 38.6). Over a 2‑week period with three measurement points, both exercises were linked with statistically significant improvements in well‑being, self‑compassion, and mindfulness, and reductions in…
