considered preventive, rather than therapeutic, medicine.


Enhancing Nature’s Power


Ecopsychologist Michael Cohen, Ph.D., executive director of Project NatureConnect, adds, “If you want to increase the healing effect of being in nature, it helps to change the way you think and feel about connecting with it.” He has students repeat the word ‘unity’ as they encounter natural attractions—be it a tree, bird, brook or breeze—until they feel that they are part of nature, not separate… part of the healing wisdom of the planet. More, he states, “Sharing helps so- lidify the experience and opens you to greater personal healing.”


Maggie Spilner, author of Prevention’s Complete Book of Walking and Walk Your Way Through Menopause, leads walking vacations for her company, Walk For All Seasons.


Prepared Go


Protect and comfort your feet when traversing forest paths and trails by switching to an off-road shoe, hiking shoe or boot, because the sole will grip uneven surfaces better. If weak ankles are a problem or if uneven trails or rocky climbing are on tap, select high-top models. Wear them around town before heading into the woods, and always take along mole- skin or specialty blister band-aids and thicker or thinner socks to aid any hot spots or blisters. Note: A moisture- wicking synthetic sock prevents blisters better than an or- ganic cotton or cotton blend sock.


natural awakenings


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