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Why getting outside is good for your health, with Dr. Melissa Lem, family physician and director of Canada’s national nature prescription program

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Have you ever wondered why you feel better outside? Sure, the fresh air feels nice, but what is actually happening in your body? And how can you maximise the health benefits of nature in your everyday life?

Today we have all those answers, and more! We are joined by the amazing Dr. Melissa Lem, who is leading a national movement to connect health and nature. Melissa is a family physician, the founder of Canada’s national nature prescription program, and a mama to an active kiddo, and she’s based right here in Vancouver.

Tune into this fascinating episode to hear:

  • The evidence that proves nature is good for your health
  • How you can maximise the health benefits of nature (and what type of “nature” is best)
  • Why healthcare professionals have the power to help your family create healthy habits
  • How Melissa creates time outside with her kid everyday

Find Dr. Melissa Lem on Instagram and learn about the Parks Prescriptions program at www.parkprescriptions.ca

Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids

Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

  continue reading

101 episodes

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Manage episode 352279986 series 3303358
Content provided by Jennifer Kolbuc and Kate Le Souef, Jennifer Kolbuc, and Kate Le Souef. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Jennifer Kolbuc and Kate Le Souef, Jennifer Kolbuc, and Kate Le Souef or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Have you ever wondered why you feel better outside? Sure, the fresh air feels nice, but what is actually happening in your body? And how can you maximise the health benefits of nature in your everyday life?

Today we have all those answers, and more! We are joined by the amazing Dr. Melissa Lem, who is leading a national movement to connect health and nature. Melissa is a family physician, the founder of Canada’s national nature prescription program, and a mama to an active kiddo, and she’s based right here in Vancouver.

Tune into this fascinating episode to hear:

  • The evidence that proves nature is good for your health
  • How you can maximise the health benefits of nature (and what type of “nature” is best)
  • Why healthcare professionals have the power to help your family create healthy habits
  • How Melissa creates time outside with her kid everyday

Find Dr. Melissa Lem on Instagram and learn about the Parks Prescriptions program at www.parkprescriptions.ca

Connect with us on Instagram for more tips @getoutsidewithkids

Check out our website for our favourite gear to get outside!

  continue reading

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