, but exposure to the elements can boost our physical and mental wellbeing. 'As the nights draw closer and the days get colder and wetter it can be tempting to avoid the outdoors,' holistic energy expert Antonia Harman tells Metro.co.uk. 'However, by doing this we cut ourselves off from nature and the many benefits it can bring to our lives – particularly in boosting the energy and balance of our mind, body and soul.' Antonia believes we need to change our attitude to 'bad weather', describing it as a great opportunity to practice mindfulness and remind us of our place in the world. She says: 'Nature and the elements are vast and universal. What we can learn from embracing bad weather is that we're only a tiny cog in this whole system and that, like the weather, life is unpredictable and beauty can be found in every moment.' How the sound, smell and feel of the rain is good for us The next time it rains, take a walk – without your umbrella. Not only will your central-heating ravaged skin thank you for the extra moisture boost, but your inner body will be cleansed too. An MIT study published in the journal Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics demonstrated how effective rain is at cleaning the air. As raindrops fall through the atmosphere they attract hundreds of particles){kind=link}
Hey, autumn lovers, I hear you.
Yes, the trees are beautiful and isn’t it nice to dream of cosy evenings drinking hot chocolate but, according to the Met Office, we’re entering unsettled stormy season.
We have a lot of cold, wet and windy weather to endure before we’re eating Easter eggs again. Add dark evenings into the mix and it’s all pretty grim.
But what if we learned to love ‘bad’ weather? What if the blustery winds, driving rain and biting temperatures were a tonic for body and soul?
According to scientific research and holistic health experts, that could be true. Not only do our vitamin D-deprived bodies need us to get outside in daylight hours to help stave off SAD (seasonal affective disorder), but exposure to the elements can boost our physical and mental wellbeing.