Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast Dr. Mark A. Campbell

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Swimming is one of our most popular recreational activities. It is a healthy, low-impact movement that we can continue throughout life.Aside from being a lot of fun, swimming is a great way to enhance health and wellness holistically. The mental health benefits of swimming include a release of endorphins and serotonin, an active form of mindfulness, lower stress and anxiety, and an overall sense of increased happiness. Simply hearing flowing ...

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.The written word has always been a distinct part of the human experience, capturing our history and creating beautiful stories to escape into. Some of the earliest discovered writings were poetry, with many celebrating the natural world as its muse.Humans have a complex and symbiotic relationship with nature, although the modern understanding of nature can often oversimplify our relationship with our environment. Poetry is a beautiful way to ...

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Cycling is a healthy, low-impact activity that people of all ages can enjoy. Cycling has been proven to improve strength and flexibility, build coordination and balance, reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, foster social connection, strengthen the immune system, and enhance cardiovascular health. Human-powered transportation is also fun, cheap, and good for the environment.For many of us, a bicycle was the first step to freedom. Do...

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.What if we told you that there was a healthcare system of over 400 locations that manages more than 325 million people each year and offers resources that are proven to positively impact every dimension of your health and well-being, with an annual cost (for unlimited visits) of less than $100...if not completely free?Sound too good to be true?The National Park Service, responsible for maintaining national parks and monuments, was established in 1...

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Addiction is a chronic condition that can affect many dimensions of our lives, including our physical and mental health, relationships, and overall wellness.The two primary forms of addiction are substance use disorders and behavioral addictions. While addiction is most notably associated with substance abuse, humans can also form addictive behaviors to a variety of things in our everyday lives. Some of the most common non-substance addiction...

We'd love to hear from you about this episode.Nature was the first physician, the first hospital, the first pharmacy, and the first healthcare plan. The scientific community is finally (and formally) proving what we have always known... time in nature makes us healthier. Healthcare systems have been utilizing nature as a form of treatment for decades. One of the gold-standard examples of this progress is the Canada PaRx program. PaRx is an initiative of the British Columbia Par...