About this episode

This episode explores the healing effects of nature on the nervous system and immune function, particularly for those with autoimmune diseases.

Nature is free, accessible, and backed by a growing body of science — but for people managing autoimmune disease, it's not just a nice-to-have. In this episode, Jaime and Marie-Noelle explore the specific biological mechanisms that make nature exposure a meaningful part of your healing protocol. From the nervous system-calming effects of forest bathing to the way morning sunlight anchors your immune function, this conversation bridges the science and the practical in a way that's genuinely actionable, wherever you are and however you're feeling. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why the HPA axis is uniquely disrupted in autoimmune disease — and why that matters for your daily habits How chronic sympathetic activation suppresses immune repair while amplifying inflammation The UC Berkeley research on awe and its measurable anti-inflammatory effects What Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing) is and the remarkable NK cell findings from Japanese and South Korean studies Why you don't need access to a forest to get the nervous system benefits of nature How your circadian rhythm governs immune function — and which autoimmune conditions are most affected by circadian disruption The cortisol…

People in this episode

Hosts: Jaime Hartman, Marie-Noelle Marquis

Topics covered

• nature therapy
• autoimmune disease
• nervous system
• immune regulation
• circadian rhythm
• forest bathing

Keywords

• autoimmune disease
• HPA axis
• forest bathing
• immune function
• circadian rhythm
• sunlight
• melatonin
• inflammation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UC Berkeley, Shinrin-yoku

Places: Japan, South Korea

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