Take Back Your Outside Mindset: Live Longer, Prevent Dementia, and Control Your Chronic Illness

by Verla Fortier

Do you struggle with low energy or poor memory? Discover the simple antidote for bringing control back to your life. Do you suffer from a chronic disease? Do you worry about your brain deteriorating with old age? Are your emotions getting the better of you? Retired Professor of Nursing Verla Fortier suffered for years with a debilitating systemic lupus diagnosis that she transformed, with some remarkable research, into the restorative power of outdoor greenery. Now she’ll show you how just a few hours every month spent in Mother Nature’s backyard can completely rejuvenate your life. Take Back Your Outside Live Longer, Stress Less, and Control Chronic Illness is a well-researched, practical guide to employing exposure to trees, shrubs, plants, and grass as a powerful remedy. With simple directed activities, Professor Fortier takes you through the science of improving your health using the great outdoors. You’ll learn how increasing time spent out of the house will make you feel renewed like you’re on a permanent vacation. In Take Back Your Outside Mindset , you’ll Take Back Your Outside Live Longer, Stress Less, and Control Chronic Illness is an innovative approach to reclaiming your health out-of-doors. If you like alternative approaches, scientific evidence, and naturally occurring free resources, then you’ll love Professor Verla Fortier’s liberating book. Buy Take Back Your Outside Mindset to breathe in the Earth’s healing gifts today!

188 pages, paperback

Published September 12, 2019

Reviews

[Mandy Johnson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have long been drawn to read books that speak of the healing power of time spent outdoors in nature. Past favourites have included Richard Louv's, "The Nature Principle" and "Last Child in the Woods" and Orstein & Sobels' "Healthy Pleasures." Verla's book is a brilliant review of the treasure trove of research on this topic, with particular emphasis on the powerful effects of trees on physical, mental and spiritual well-being. Her extensive review of scientific papers on the topic, weaved with her personal story of managing and thriving with chronic illness is commendable! I do not have much appetite for reading scientific papers but Verla presents the hard evidence in an easily readable format with the addition of an array of action steps people can take to "take back an outside mindset." Fortunately for me, I have always had one. I highly recommend this book for those that do and do not have one as well as those looking to improve their outside mindset. In summary, this book is for EVERYONE!

[Jan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading “Take Back Your Outside Mindset - Live Longer, Prevent Dementia, and Control Your Chronic Illness” felt like a walk through the forest as the author (Verla Fortier) shared her story. It felt like my feet fit into her footprints as my own reactions to being diagnosed with a chronic disease (type II Diabetes) echoed her journey in many ways. The exception is that Verla, using her medical knowledge and research, found a way to improve her health using the natural healing of spending time outdoors inhaling tree aerosols. This is a great read and contains information I wish I’d had 20 years ago. Thank you Verla, for pulling all the research together into one book, and for developing the associated work book, so that a reader like me can develop my own personal action plan and take CONTROL. I highly recommend reading this helpful book.

[Janet May-Hewson · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am very impressed with this book. As I read through, the author leads you in to a “mindset” preparing you to enter the process of discovery through the forest and nature. By telling her own story, you have a clearer understanding of where you need to go for a healthier lifestyle. I found myself thinking of my own experiences outside. The book was a delight to read. It was very easy to follow. With Xmas around the corner, this is a perfect gift for friends and family.

[Jennifer Neuhart · Rating 2 out of 5]

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I was looking forward to reading this book…instead I found it repetitive. The one thing that stuck out to me was, “Is this a tragedy or an inconvenience?” As I sit here job hunting, I realize my mindset needed to be shifted. I hope to carry this question with me going forward.

[Gloria Brody · Rating 5 out of 5]

Everybody should read this book. If you want to stay healthy and live longer, you need to get outside. This writer will tell you why and how. She shares her personal experiences and will give you that little extra nudge that will get you out there. This is an inspiring and uplifting read, supported by fact based research. Enjoy, and Happy Trails.

[David Frederick · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. I found it informative,useful and a good read!

[Yvette Gelinas · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book,so well written and informative.