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How to Prescribe Nature Instead of Pills

Melissa Lem

In this episode of the Food Forest Podcast, Louis De Jaeger speaks with Melissa Lem, a Canadian family physician and pioneer in nature prescribing, about the growing movement to integrate nature into healthcare. Melissa explains the science behind nature prescriptions and how time spent outdoors can improve both physical and mental health.
The conversation explores the implementation of nature prescribing programs in Canada, the health benefits of urban green spaces, and the role of food forests and gardening in preventative care. They also discuss the environmental impact of reconnecting people with nature and the exciting potential for nature prescribing to become a global healthcare practice.

Points clés à retenir

    - Nature can be a powerful form of medicine.
    - Nature prescriptions are backed by growing scientific evidence.
    - Green spaces improve both physical and mental health.
    - Healthcare can play a key role in reconnecting people with nature.
    - Food forests support wellbeing beyond food production.
    - Gardening promotes healthier, more resilient communities.
    - Nature prescribing is gaining momentum around the world.
    - Preventative healthcare can begin outdoors.
    - Healthy ecosystems contribute to healthier people.
    - Bringing nature into healthcare benefits both people and the planet.

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