Waterviews: The Healing Power of Nature is a practical exploration of how spending time with nature can influence our health and well-being. Along the way, John calls on over 30 years as a patient and health education video producer, his own fight with illness, and his years as a lover of the outdoors, while presenting scientific facts. Enjoy John's waterscape and wildlife photographs while discovering how to reconnect with nature. Learn about which nature we are referring to, the importance of calming your mind, the health benefits of the outdoors, happiness and the restorative advantage of nature, and why it is especially important to share this spirit with children—all of which will inspire you to spend more time with nature.

The bestselling guide to forest bathing with a new section of hands-on forest bathing practices and space for journal entries and reflections. Simply being present in the natural world, with all of our senses fully alive, can have a remarkably healing effect. It can also awaken in us our latent but profound connection with all living things. This is “forest bathing,” a practice inspired by the Japanese tradition of shinrin-yoku. It is a gentle, meditative approach to being with nature and an antidote to our nature-starved lives that can heal our relationship with the more-than-human world. In Your Guide to Forest Bathing, you'll discover a path that you can use to begin a practice of your own that includes specific activities presented by Amos Clifford, one of the world’s most experienced forest bathing experts. Whether you’re in a forest or woodland, public park, or just your own backyard, this book will be your personal guide as you explore the natural world in a way you may have never thought possible.

### The Healing Power of Nature Discover the Transformative World of Forest Bathing Unlock the profound secrets of nature with *The Healing Power of Nature*, an enlightening guide that takes you on a journey through the ancient practice of forest bathing. This eBook delves into the remarkable benefits of immersing yourself in the natural world, offering holistic wellness for your mind, body, and spirit. Step into the lush embrace of forests through thoughtfully segmented chapters, starting with an exploration of the origins and practices of forest bathing, supported by scientific evidence. Learn how this powerful activity reduces stress, boosts mood, and enhances mindfulness and meditation, while providing a sanctuary for emotional well-being. Feel rejuvenated as you uncover the physical health benefits, from strengthening the immune system to improving cardiovascular health and sleep quality. Elevate your mind with techniques that enhance cognitive function, focus, creativity, and protect against cognitive decline. Dive into the spiritual dimensions of forest bathing, discovering ways to connect deeply with nature's wisdom and find inner peace. Practical advice on integrating spiritual practices provides a serene path to personal harmony. *The Healing Power of Nature* caters to all ages, offering insights into the emotional resilience benefits for children and adolescents and promoting longevity and social activities for the elderly. Detailed sections cover the role of aromatherapy, linking the senses to nature’s healing powers through phytoncides and essential oils. Urban dwellers are not left behind discover strategies for finding and creating green spaces within city limits and engaging in community initiatives. Embrace each season with tailored tips for winter, spring, summer, and fall forest bathing. Prepare expertly for your forest bathing experiences with practical advice on what to wear, pack, and safety considerations to maximize your immersion. Real-life personal stories and testimonials provide inspiring accounts of transformation and healing. Finally, enhance your everyday life by integrating forest bathing practices at home and creating a sustainable, nature-infused routine. With chapters on retreats, becoming a forest bathing guide, and envisioning the future of this practice, *The Healing Power of Nature* opens a world where nature's wonders and human health converge harmoniously. Embark on this transformative journey and rediscover the rejuvenating power of nature’s embrace. Grab your copy of *The Healing Power of Nature* today!

'One thing I tell you, that this countryside has the effect on me of bringing me peace, faith, courage . . .' A captivating collection of lesser-known images, chosen largely from sketchbooks and letters. The Healing Power of Nature is testament to the immense influence the natural world had on Vincent van Gogh; from the restorative, calming effect of rural landscapes to the stimulation and joy he found in natural beauty. Each image is accompanied by an insightful quote from his letters, showing how nature is a source of great healing and inspiration to us all, connecting us with the peace and beauty of our surroundings and with a sense of something even greater. '. . . I console myself by reconsidering the sunflowers.' Please note this is a fixed-format ebook with colour images and may not be well-suited for older e-readers.

Think health, whole foods, and simple lifestyle choices. . . that's the basic premise behind this informative book! While we all know that healthy eating is one of the main keys to a long life, few of us understand which specific foods and other lifestyle choices can help protect the body and cultivate optimal health. This book combines the latest research on the ''HOT'' 50 super foods that prevent the most common age-related illnesses, with essential information on the healing power of raw foods; sleep; pH balance; water; exercise; and a positive, grateful attitude. It offers you a comprehensive understanding of the amazing health potential of plant-based foods and shows you how to enjoy a level of health and vitality you never dreamed possible.

You have an amazing capacity for self-healing. You can unlock this healing power by practicing meditation for a few minutes a day. Backed by years of experience, solid scientific research, and a clear understanding of neuroscience, Gabriel Weiss, MD, explains how meditation can be used to treat or prevent many common illnesses and maladies, such as high blood pressure, heart disease, cancer, asthma, stomach ulcers, insomnia, chronic fatigue, premenstrual syndrome, stress, and chronic pain. In addition to helping you establish a daily meditation practice, the author prescribes specific alternate meditation exercises for specific health problems, as well as Zen concepts like the cultivation of mindfulness, to expand your practice and fully benefit from meditation's healing power. Book jacket.

Prayer can heal you. It's not just hype or hope or a spiritual cliché.There is actual scientific evidence to support this. Recent medical and psychological studies claim that prayer can relieve stress, improve attitudes, and mend bodies. Prayer generates peace, power, and health-a triple preventative that guards against anxiety and disease. It's a simple act that heals. According to Chet Tolson and Harold Koenig prayer helps people function at their best when life serves them the worst. Even on good days, it enhances the mind-body-soul connection. In The Healing Power of Prayer, these authors explain the nature of prayer, what happens when we pray, the restorative benefits of prayer, how to organize prayer, and much more. Their facts and insights will encourage believers to increase, the fainthearted to revive, and skeptics to begin a life of prayer.

Do you really believe in miracles? You believe God is who he says he is, but it’s easy for that belief to be more theoretical than practical. You have faith he can heal, you know he has performed miracles, and you agree he does love you—yet if you’re honest, you don’t expect him to intervene supernaturally in your life. The Healing Power of God is here to shatter those limited expectations of your Creator and let you realize his ability—and willingness—to do the impossible. Author Stan Jantz will inspire you to embrace God’s supernatural nature and increase your awareness of how God can work in your daily life. This book will help you understand… what obstacles keep you from accepting and anticipating miracles why recognizing God’s supernatural character is an integral part of your faith how you can actively experience God’s restorative touch on earth You don’t have to wait for heaven to witness God’s wondrous abilities in action. The Healing Power of God will enable you to live each day confident that your heavenly Father’s readiness to perform miracles is as real as it was in the times of the Bible. Includes a 30-Day Devotional Journey to a Biblical Embrace of the Supernatural…Today