Nature Therapy | Erica Quigley | TEDxBountiful

NOTE FROM TED: Please do not look to this talk for medical advice. This talk only represents the speaker's personal views and understanding of nature and health. Several claims lack legitimate scientific support. We've flagged this talk because it falls outside the content guidelines TED gives TEDx organizers. TEDx events are independently organized by volunteers. The guidelines we give TEDx organizers are described in more detail here: http://storage.ted.com/tedx/manuals/t... Why is nature so beneficial to our physical and mental health? Nature sounds can improve relaxation, reduce stress and increase alertness. Nature therapy is the practice of being outdoors to increase healing. Erica is a health promotion specialist for SelectHealth. She was a student athlete at the University of Utah playing lacrosse and has coached local teams for eight years. She is passionate about living a healthy lifestyle and finding enjoyment while doing so. She is a former librarian who enjoys reading, especially Hemingway. She enjoys traveling the world with her husband and children to explore culture and making incredible memories. Her most recent work has been studying the correlation between nature and its impact on physical and mental health. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx