In this restorative and research-packed episode of Nourished with Dr. Anikó explores the essential role of nature in regulating our nervous system and enhancing our overall well-being.

With warmth and scientific insight, Dr. Anikó reminds us that we are nature and that reconnecting with the natural world isn’t just beneficial, it’s vital to our health.

Drawing from her background as a double board-certified Integrative Pediatrician and Postpartum Specialist, Dr. Anikó dives into the biology behind why green spaces reduce stress, how chronic overstimulation affects digestion, and what centuries of healing practices have taught us about rest and rhythm.

Whether you’re a parent, a health-conscious professional, or simply someone craving more calm, this episode offers powerful reasons and practical encouragement to step outside, breathe deeply, and return to your roots.

Episode Highlights:

• What the nervous system has to do with nature and how green spaces affect vagal tone
• The difference between the sympathetic ("fight or flight") and parasympathetic ("rest and digest") systems
• Why chronic stress from modern life disrupts our natural rhythms
• The healing power of exposure to green spaces versus blue spaces
• What an ‘80s gallbladder recovery study revealed about hospital room views
• The connection between sunlight, vitamin D, and immune health
• How to tune into your own body’s wisdom and feel the effects of nature

This episode is a gentle but urgent reminder: when we spend time in nature, we’re not escaping life we’re returning to it. Let this be your nudge to take a walk in the woods, or simply sit under a tree.

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Website: https://www.draniko.com/

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