# @kalinutritious on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/C_eKwS_SL03
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/63244910-kalinutritious-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2024-09-03T22:14:29.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Kali Nutritious (@kalinutritious) — https://gondola.cc/kalinutritious

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🌱Taking time to recharge in nature, around animals, and through slow self-love practices is vital for our mental and physical well-being. Research shows that spending just 20 minutes in a natural environment can significantly lower cortisol levels, reducing stress and enhancing mood (*Frontiers in Psychology*). 

🐩Being around animals also promotes relaxation and reduces anxiety by boosting oxytocin, the “love hormone.” Moreover, practicing slow, mindful self-care—like deep breathing or gentle yoga—has been linked to reduced symptoms of depression and anxiety (*Journal of Health Psychology*). 

🫶Embracing these simple, science-backed habits helps restore balance and promotes a healthier, happier life.

#NatureHeals 
#MindfulLiving 
#AnimalTherapy

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animaltherapy, mindfulliving, natureheals

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