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Nature can boost our immune system from "summary" of The Nature Fix by Florence Williams

Florence Williams explores the idea that spending time in nature has the potential to improve our immune system. She delves into the scientific research that suggests being in natural environments can have a positive impact on our health. One study she highlights involved men taking two-hour walks in a forest for two days. The researchers found that the men experienced a significant increase in the activity of their natural killer cells, which play a crucial role in our immune response. These findings suggest that nature has the ability to enhance our immune system function. Williams also discusses the concept of "forest bathing," a practice that originated in Japan. ...
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    The Nature Fix

    Florence Williams

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