An Argument for Naturism

A recent study has shown that exposure to nature is beneficial to your brain.

The subjects were then run through a battery of psychological tests. People who had walked through the city were in a worse mood and scored significantly lower on a test of attention and working memory, which involved repeating a series of numbers backwards. In fact, just glancing at a photograph of urban scenes led to measurable impairments, at least when compared with pictures of nature.

"We see the picture of the busy street, and we automatically imagine what it's like to be there," says Berman. "And that's when your ability to pay attention starts to suffer."

This also helps explain why, according to several studies, children with attention-deficit disorder have fewer symptoms in natural settings. When surrounded by trees and animals, they are less likely to have behavioral problems and are better able to focus on a particular task.

Even a small patch of nature can help the mind better handle challenges, become easier to focus, strengthen self-control, achieve emotional stability, and to even to help the body maintain a healthier diet. If The Naturist Society and AANR are looking for a strong selling point for nudism and naturism, this is it.

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