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The Biophilia Effect

A Scientific and Spiritual Exploration of the Healing Bond Between Humans and Nature

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The Biophilia Effect

By: Clemens G. Arvay, Marc Bekoff PhD - introduction, Victoria Goodrich Graham - translator
Narrated by: Kyle Hebert
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The Biophilia Effect celebrates our interconnection with nature and shows how to deeply engage the natural world wherever you live to dramatically improve your health. This unabridged audio presentation shares fascinating biomedical research into nature’s healing effects on our bodies, practical tools and activities, and inspiring stories about the remarkable benefits of being in nature. This translation of the German bestseller explores:

• Biophilia—psychotherapist and philosopher Erich Fromm’s term for people’s love for nature
• How nature alleviates pain and accelerates recuperation
• Yards and gardens as a source of inspiration, happiness, and health
• How landscapes interact with the human psyche
• Nature’s influence on the mind, heart, and other vital organs of the body

“The biophilia effect happens when we connect with our roots,” writes Arvay. “The biophilia effect stands for wilderness and the conception of nature, for natural beauty and aesthetics, and for breaking free and healing. That is what this book is about.” The Biophilia Effect is your guide to accessing the sacred bond we share with nature, wherever you call home. Narrated by Kyle Hebert.

 Alternative & Complementary Medicine Biological Sciences Biology Ecology Nature & Ecology Naturopathy & Holistic Medicine Outdoors & Nature Science
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A well prepared and presented insightful account of the significance of nature in human wellbeing.

If you have any influence over open space design or development I would encourage you to read this book. May our relationship with nature be promoted through such texts.

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A must read for architects and open space influencers

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Not what I expected. I thought this would be largely about our connection with animals, why horses so often calm hyperactive or autistic children, why dogs are so companionable to us, why we love even dangerous animals like Tigers etc...instead, much of this was about what British people would cringe at - hugging trees, wilderness retreats with psychotherapy, 'grounding' and learning to accept yourself through gardening and being a hippy...I found it quite cringe-worthy and get very bored with American therapy culture which seems to dominate their outlook.Twelve

Too much 'Therapy' for my liking.

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