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CROÍ GLAS ENVIRONMENT
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Being outdoors in a natural environment has many mental health benefits that are
proven to increase when we spend time in nature. A study published in the
research journal Environmental Science and Technology showed that
exercising in natural environments was associated with greater feelings of
revitalisation, increased energy and positive engagement, together with
decreases in tension, confusion, anger and depression.
SOWING SEEDS: DEEPENING ROOTS
“CAD A DÉANFAIMID FEASTA GAN ADHMAID?”
- O U R BOND W I T H Ireland is the most deforested country in
Europe but a commitment has been made
S Man has lived to increase our low forest cover at EU
for thousands of years and UN levels from 11% to 17% by 2030.
CROI GLA in harmony with the natural N AT U R E People are starting to learn to grow,
environment. Today many of us spend plant, and nurture native trees in their
most of our time indoors and are missing gardens, villages, towns, cities, and
out on incredible benefits that come through schools. You too can be part of
connecting with “mother earth”. Nature is also the vision to reforest Ireland and
an invitation to collaboration. You too can also create tree nurseries across
play a part to enhance the environment by tree Ireland for 2016. You can
planting, gardening or conservation work. Why plant trees in memory of
not share share the joy and wonder of our nat- a special someone, for
ural environment with the young people in a newborn baby in
your life. Connecting with nature is good your family, to mark
for the heart, it’s a breath of fresh air an event or simply as
and it’s free! part of your personal
legacy.
Together we can
sow seeds of change
and deepen our
roots in the land of
Ireland. Anyone can
plant a tree!
Gathering native tree
seeds in the autumn
can be a fun activity for your
family and local community.
Planting a tree is a wonderful way to
connect to future generations while also
enhancing our environment and local
bio-diversity. Conservation projects are
also underway across Ireland with the
Native Woodland Trust and you might
like to get involved. Support these
organisations by setting up a local
“branch” or why not celebrate Earth
Day or National Tree week with an
event of your own!
BAREFOOT WALKING THERAPY
“Earthing” means walking barefoot on soil, grass or sand (meaning:
any natural surface) a scientifically-researched practice with a number
of remarkable health advantages, such as increasing antioxidants,
reducing inflammation, and improving sleep. The planet has its own
natural charge, and we seem to do better when we’re in direct contact
with it. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, found
that earthing increases the surface charge of red blood cells. As a result,
the cells avoid clumping, which decreases blood viscosity. High viscosity is a
significant factors in heart disease.
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THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Being outdoors in a natural environment has many mental health benefits that are
proven to increase when we spend time in nature. A study published in the
research journal Environmental Science and Technology showed that
exercising in natural environments was associated with greater feelings of
revitalisation, increased energy and positive engagement, together with
decreases in tension, confusion, anger and depression.
SOWING SEEDS: DEEPENING ROOTS
“CAD A DÉANFAIMID FEASTA GAN ADHMAID?”
- O U R BOND W I T H Ireland is the most deforested country in
Europe but a commitment has been made
S Man has lived to increase our low forest cover at EU
for thousands of years and UN levels from 11% to 17% by 2030.
CROI GLA in harmony with the natural N AT U R E People are starting to learn to grow,
environment. Today many of us spend plant, and nurture native trees in their
most of our time indoors and are missing gardens, villages, towns, cities, and
out on incredible benefits that come through schools. You too can be part of
connecting with “mother earth”. Nature is also the vision to reforest Ireland and
an invitation to collaboration. You too can also create tree nurseries across
play a part to enhance the environment by tree Ireland for 2016. You can
planting, gardening or conservation work. Why plant trees in memory of
not share share the joy and wonder of our nat- a special someone, for
ural environment with the young people in a newborn baby in
your life. Connecting with nature is good your family, to mark
for the heart, it’s a breath of fresh air an event or simply as
and it’s free! part of your personal
legacy.
Together we can
sow seeds of change
and deepen our
roots in the land of
Ireland. Anyone can
plant a tree!
Gathering native tree
seeds in the autumn
can be a fun activity for your
family and local community.
Planting a tree is a wonderful way to
connect to future generations while also
enhancing our environment and local
bio-diversity. Conservation projects are
also underway across Ireland with the
Native Woodland Trust and you might
like to get involved. Support these
organisations by setting up a local
“branch” or why not celebrate Earth
Day or National Tree week with an
event of your own!
BAREFOOT WALKING THERAPY
“Earthing” means walking barefoot on soil, grass or sand (meaning:
any natural surface) a scientifically-researched practice with a number
of remarkable health advantages, such as increasing antioxidants,
reducing inflammation, and improving sleep. The planet has its own
natural charge, and we seem to do better when we’re in direct contact
with it. The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, found
that earthing increases the surface charge of red blood cells. As a result,
the cells avoid clumping, which decreases blood viscosity. High viscosity is a
significant factors in heart disease.
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