Gods Way to Live Life to its Fullest.

Loneliness and Isolation affect health negatively Increases premature death by up to 500%.

Support Your Immune System!

When social support is increased, the immune system is strengthened

IR: A Buffer to disease, and complications at any age

The Power of Touch

The value of animal companionship

Need to work on relationships that have the chance to strengthen and nurture us

TIPS for Healthy Relationships:

1. Open, positive communication including encouragement 2. Time be there for one another. 3. Healing Touch 4. Forgive one another 5. Pray for those who hurt you. 6. Have a positive attitude about your relationships 7. Be flexible.

TRY TO UNDERSTAND HOW YOU ARE SIMILAR AND DIFFERENT FROM OTHERS Accept others differences

We need to learn how to forgive to enable us to get rid of our anger, and be free to engage in healthy relationships

Need to get rid of or improve relationships that drain us Dont play Fair!

We need to set proper boundaries in all our relationships GOD DOES

MAKE TIME
SEND A CARD CALL SOMEONE SPECIAL SET A LUNCH/DINNER DATE HUG SOMEONE

THE LIVING SPACE YOU FIND YOURSELF IN AT ANY GIVEN TIME

Environment Impacts Us Through Our Senses:

The Truly Healthy environment is not merely safe but stimulating. - William H. Stewart

WHAT YOU HEAR, SEE, SMELL, TASTE, TOUCH

Visualize an environment you find RESTORING

Visualize an environment you find STRESSFULL

What about our environment tonight?

CAN RESTORE, ENERGIZE, OR DEPLETE YOU IMPACTING YOU EMOTIONALLY, PHYSICALLY, AND MENTALLY

Typical USA LIVING SPACE

Filled with change Filled with noise Filled with technology Filled with clutter Minimal natural scenery

ENVIRONMENT ENVIRONMENT Is your space too noisy?

RESULTS OF TYPICAL LIVING SPACE

Too much stress resulting in feeling overwhelmed

Color in Nature: Blue and Green

Relaxing Associated with lower anxiety scores

Natures Effect on the Mind

Increases:
Psychological well-being Restorative experiences Decreased stress, BP, P, fatigue Brain Activity that controls moodlifting feelings (more tolerant)

Decreases:
Frustration

Nature in Environment
Study of children and nature based environment Reduces the effect of stress Improved test scores Reduced discipline/classroom management problems Increased engagement/enthusiasm for learning Greater pride and ownership in accomplishments

Natures Healing Effect

Hospital patients who could see trees from their window had: Shorter stays Fewer negative comments in chart Fewer analgesic doses Decrease in stress

Florida Hospital Celebration MRI Department Experiencing: High cancellation rates Lower patient satisfaction scores
Decision: Change the ENVIRONMENT

Florida Hospital Celebration MRI Department

Florida Hospital Celebration MRI Department

Florida Hospital Celebration MRI Department

Florida Hospital Celebration MRI Department

Pt. were given beach attire Sat in lounge chairs by a beach scene Listened to waves or other natural sounds Smelled nature Drank from cups with little umbrellas!!

Florida Hospital Celebration MRI Department

Sedation rates went from 6.5% to 2% after one year of having environment. Now at about 4%. Cancellation rates were reduced by 50% Patient satisfaction scores over 95th percentile according to Gallup scoring

Natures Healing Effect Inmates who had windows : Reduced need for health care services

Natures Effect in Urban Areas:

Residents of buildings with more vegetation: Know their neighbors better Socialize with them more Have stronger feelings of community Feel safer and better adjusted Reported fewer crimes Have significantly lower levels of aggression and violence

Natures Effect in Urban Areas:

Residents of buildings with more vegetation:
Able to cope better Feel more hope for the future Manage problems more effectively Have greater satisfaction with the neighborhood Live longer

"All nature wears one universal grin."

Henry Fielding

Enjoy the blessings of the natural world

Sunshine: A Powerful Promoter of Health

Increases serotonin Impacts melatonin Kills germs Increases nutrients in our foods Biggest & most effective source of vitamin D Enhances the immune system

Sunshine: A Powerful Promoter of Health

Lowers blood pressure Decrease in many diseases and conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes, Rheumatoid Arthritis, A decrease in a variety of cancers Breast, colorectal, ovarian, esophageal, lung, kidney, pancreatic,

Benefits of Fresh Air

Improved well-being Decreased anxiety Improved brain & lung function Improved learning

Lower body Lower resting heart temperature rate Decreased stomach Decreased survival ulcer severity of bacteria & viruses in the air

RESULTS OF STRESSFUL LIVING SPACE Elevated blood pressure Headaches Gastrointestinal (IBS) Depression Anxiety

Organization, Cleanliness, and Order promote:

Peace Health Decreased waste Increased energy
Campbell, J App Psychology

Nature Benefits Indoor Work Environment

Plants and Sunshine: Lower anxiety levels Increased attention to detail Increased concentration Improved job satisfaction Improved general well-being

View of Nature Benefits Students

Dramatic increase in student performance when school has abundant daylight Natural views outside dormitories associated with better performance

Effects of Negative News

Viewing 14 minutes of negative television news increased:
Anxiety and sad mood Catastrophizing worries: The filling of
your mind with thoughts of great and sudden calamity or disaster.
Johnston, J Psychol

Positive Impact of Television

Educational Entertaining Relaxing Promotes spiritual growth

Negative Impact of Television

Influences viewers to regard violence lightly Produces hypnotic effect, bypassing frontal lobe filtering Takes time away from family

Negative Impact of Television

Weakens brain power and creativity Reduces interest in reading & learning Encourages poor lifestyles Children average: 26 hrs/wk Trains the individual to be non-reactive

RESEARCH SHOWS HOME & WORK SPACES ARE FILLED WITH TOXINS

Indoor Pollution
According to EPA research: Americans spend about 90 percent of their time indoors The air inside most homes is an average of 2-5 times more polluted than the air outside its walls. In fact its one of the top five environmental risks for public health.

Wheres it coming from?

Household Cleaners Pesticides Foams Furnaces Composite Wood Products Indoor Composting Carpets Gas Ranges Garbage Cans Personal Care Items

The Power of Smell

Odors Affect Our Brains Emotional Center and Can Influence:
Brain Wave Patterns (EEG) Muscle Tension Blood Pressure Skin Temperature Heart Rate

Aroma Therapies Impact

Rosemary: Increases alertness Enhances memory Peppermint and Eucalyptus: Increased cognitive performance Muscle and mental relaxing effect Vanilla

Effects of Relative Humidity

Health Promoting Sounds:

Words of love Music Singing Sounds of nature Silence
Diette, Chest J

The Impact of Chronic and Loud Noise

1600 1400 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 0 6 Mos Prior 6 Mos After 18 Mos After

Hormone Level

Epinephrine Norepinephrine

GET RID OF TOXINS: Let sunlight & fresh air in

Get at least 10-20 minutes of fresh air & sunlight each day

Choose more eco friendly products Keep relative humidity at 40-60%

Arundel, Env Health Persp

ADD PLANTS & FLOWERS

REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER

ADD RESTFUL PICTURES

Objects of warmth Family Pictures

Objects of warmth Candles Aromatherapy

ADD COLOR

Add new Textures

Create Beneficial SOUND

Relaxing music Energizing music Sounds of Nature NOTHING

GET A PET

Health Benefits that Animals Provide:

Unconditional love Encouraged activity Increased health satisfaction Decreased blood pressure

Make Your Home & Work Spaces an Oasis

The Blessings of Water

Hydrotherapy
Stimulates immune system Decreases cortisol Promotes circulation and healing Hot bath Relaxes Improves sleep

Support Recycling
Collecting recyclable materials otherwise considered waste Purchase products made from recycles materials

Choose to create an ENVIRONMENT that will help you achieve optimal health