Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Throughout history, cultures around the world have turned to nature as a source of increased health and well-being. While science continues to support this connection, and more programs are emerging to help us understand it, humans continue to spend the majority of our time indoors. Welcome to the Nature of Wellness, Podcast, where we will explore the relationship between the natural world and the human experience. Join Mark, Steve, and their expert guests as they discuss all things nature, conservation, life, health, and well-being. The future of health is NOW.
Nature of Wellness ™️ Podcast
Episode Forty Seven- Pediatrics and Prescribing Nature with Park Rx America Founder Dr. Robert Zarr
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Humans have always looked for new and innovative ways to treat illness and enhance health.
Many continue to seek healthcare approaches that are not typically part of the standard medical systems we have become accustomed to.
When we follow a non-conventional approach combined with traditional medicine, it is considered "complementary."
Although the natural world has always been a primary source of healthcare for humans, prescribing nature has only recently begun in Western medicine.
Prescribing nature is a holistic approach that recognizes and celebrates natural environments' profound impact on our health and well-being.
Just like asking your Doctor about a particular medication or other treatment, what if you could confidently ask your physician for a prescription to spend more time outside?
Welcome to Episode Forty-Seven of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.
In this episode, we sat down with Dr. Robert Zarr, founder of Park Rx America (PRA). Dr. Zarr is a physician-researcher and public health pediatrician based at Unity Health Care, Inc. and Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario.
Join us as we speak to Robert about his journey with nature, his 20+ years of working with underserved populations, and his inspiration to prescribe nature and create Park Rx America.
Dr. Zarr discusses the importance of nature therapies for both children and adults, how the concept of play is underrated and critical for well-being, and his desire to reimagine the healthcare system entirely, pivoting from a deficit-based, doctor-centric approach to something that better encapsulates the whole patient.
We were happy to hear the Doctor tell us to "GET OUT."
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Park RX America Website: https://parkrxamerica.org
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