Nature Deficit Disorder

It is somewhat funny, how our society is making EVERYTHING into one disorder or another, but oh well. At least the pharmaceutical companies aren’t selling nature pills (yet!). It is also a bit (sadly) funny because, looking back over my last couple months, I seem to be bouncing from one self-diagnosed illness to the next.

C’est la vie.

In addition to traditional treatments, like going for walks in nearby nature-like areas (which I should do in a minute), I also subscribe to Dr. Mercola’s newsletter. He believes as much as me that nature is essential to happy, healthy living, and makes sure to remind us in his mailings. Here are some photos from his latest that made me smile:

For more children, less time for outdoor play
Busy schedules, less open space, more safety fears, and lure of the Web keep kids inside.

Now go outside!