Heal Your Adrenals by Going Outdoors

Taking care of the immune system is the most holistic way to the best care of the body possible. The immune system can easily be made healthier with simple lifestyle changes, such as nutrition, stress management, and herbal supplements. ​

However, did you know that nature can ​

also boost your immune system and heal your adrenals? A growing body of research is now demonstrating that exposure to nature or its elements can result in beneficial effects, including but not limited to improved cognition and psychological well-being, lowered blood pressure, reduced stress, adrenal fatigue, positive immune health, and faster healing. ​

“One day spent in the wilderness increases the number of our natural killer cells in the blood by 40 percent on average. If you spend two days in a row in a wooded area, you can raise the number of your natural killer cells by more than 50 percent,” states Clemens G. Arvay in his book, The Biophilia Effect. What is more impressive is that research shows that those who spent just one day in the forest will have more natural killer cells in their bodies for seven days after, even if they did not go back during that time. ​

Additionally, a technique named earthing, also known as grounding, can promote health. It is based on scientific research that demonstrated that connecting to the earth’s electrical energy supports physical well-being. In particular, it has an impressive positive effect on lowering inflammation. ​

Earthing can be very simple and affordable, and it can be achieved in many ways: standing, sitting, lying, or walking with direct skin contact with the ground. It is as simple as finding a piece of earth or going to the beach, kicking off your shoes, and spending twenty to thirty minutes in contact with the earth. There are also earthing products such as shoes and bedsheets as a convenient alternative to maintain contact with the earth during work, rest, or sleep.

Isn’t this wonderful news?! I hope this inspires you to go for a daily walk outdoors - and if it's too cold where you live, you can instead buy indoor plants or watch nature videos on YouTube. ​

Remember, I'm always here to help. If you have any questions on adrenal fatigue email me at ContactToni@drtonicamacho.com or visit my website for a list of adrenal and immune support herbal supplements. Oh, and click here to download my adrenal fatigue questionnaire for FREE.

Happy Monday
Toni