Benefits Of Being A Tree Hugger

Have you ever been called a treehugger? Nah, neither have I. Doesn’t mean I don’t love the trees as much as the Lorax. Mostly, treehugger, is a term we save for those who love nature, or who are maybe just a little more environmentally aware than we are. Either way, I’m not sure it was ever really considered to be a derogatory term.

Here comes science to let us know that tree hugging can actually have some benefits.

These scientists are now saying trees can create positive health effects against depression, concentration levels, stress and even mental illness. Believe it or not, it has even been said spending some time near trees…even hugging them (don’t let anyone see you), can also relieve headaches. I’ll believe it when I see it for myself. Maybe this is why I like to go camping every summer.

Here is some good information from Pacific Tao, a website that devotes itself to well-being.

Numerous studies in children have shown significant psychological and physiological improvement in their health when they’re involved with plants and trees. Some research showed that children function better in green environments and are more creative when in natural, green environments.