{"id":115,"date":"2017-03-07T08:00:20","date_gmt":"2017-03-07T06:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boubou.co.za\/?p=115"},"modified":"2026-10-07T12:37:12","modified_gmt":"2026-10-07T10:37:12","slug":"3-science-backed-reasons-to-get-back-to-nature","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/3-science-backed-reasons-to-get-back-to-nature\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Science Backed Reasons to get back to Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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One of the best ways to get vitamin D naturally is to enjoy a bit of sunlight. By helping maximize calcium absorption, vitamin D promotes bone and dental health. It can also elevate mood and reduce the risk of cancer, heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and more. Vitamin D also improves blood flow and lowers blood pressure by literally relaxing your blood vessels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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A NATURAL ENVIRONMENT HELPS YOU CENTER YOUR MIND<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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A study by the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health found that a natural environment allowed people to leave the stressors of their everyday lives behind and instead focus their minds on something purer. By centering your mind, you can relax your body. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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BACTERIA IN SOIL ALSO BOOSTS YOUR SEROTONIN LEVELS<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n
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Kicking up some dust or enjoying a stroll after the rain might be just what you need to unwind and boost those positive vibes. Nature’s calming effect comes from not only the fresh air but also the ground. Research done by scientists at the University of Colorado at Boulder shows that Mycobacterium vaccae, a harmless bacteria commonly found in soil, can act as a natural antidepressant by increasing the release and metabolism of serotonin in parts of the brain that control cognitive function and mood. The bacteria can also decrease inflammation in your immune system, thereby alleviating issues from heart disease to diabetes.<\/p>\n

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SUNRISE TO SUNSET 100KM WOMEN’S WALK<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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This unique 100km Women’s Walk will happen over 4 days, covering different areas and geological sites in the Magaliesberg Biosphere. The 4 routes will cover an average of 25km per day. You will be required to carry only your daypack with water and snacks for the day. Busses will transfer participants to the starting point every morning and return to the 3 Star (TGSA Graded) central accommodation in Rustenburg at night.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

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MANKWE GAMETRACKERS BUSH WALKS<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
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Mankwe GAMETRACKERS  offer an amazing array of great in nature activities to help you boost your Vitamin D and get the serotonin pumping.<\/p>\n

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BOUBOU NATURE TRAILS <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n
Here at Boubou we have our own lovely nature trails that you can enjoy for a afternoon stroll or just enjoy the stunning sounds and smells of nature around our swimming pool or deck area.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1156,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[16,17,7,18,19,9,20],"class_list":["post-115","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","tag-magaliesberg-biosphere","tag-mankwe-gametrackers","tag-northwest-province","tag-outdoor-activities","tag-pilanesberg-national-park","tag-south-africa","tag-surrounding-attractions"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=115"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3124,"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/115\/revisions\/3124"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1156"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=115"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=115"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/bldemos.co.za\/boubou\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=115"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}