Clemens G. Arvay: We are Eco-Psychosomatic Beings

Sounds True: Insights at the Edge

Tami Simon

Religion, Religion & Spirituality

4.6 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 27 March 2018

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Clemens Arvay is a biologist and nonfiction author who specializes in landscape ecology, applied plant science, and the emerging field of eco-psychosomatic studies. With Sounds True, he has released The Biophilia Effect: A Scientific and Spiritual Exploration of the Healing Bond Between Humans and Nature. In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Tami Simon speaks with Clemens about the term "biophilia" and what it implies for human health and wellness in relationship to nature. Clemens explains the role of terpenes—complex biochemicals emitted by plants—and how they interact with the human body. Branching from this concept, Tami and Clemens discuss the idea that humans are much more tightly connected to the rest of nature than we realize, as well as what this might mean for the future of medicine. Finally, Clemens describes the practice of forest bathing and how we can maximize the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of spending time in nature. (69 minutes)

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0:00.0	This program is brought to you by sounds true.com.
0:04.0	At sounds true.com you can find hundreds of downloadable audio
0:08.0	learning programs, plus books, music, videos, and online courses, and events.
0:14.3	At sounds true.com, we think of ourselves
0:17.2	as a trusted partner on the spiritual journey,
0:20.2	offering diverse, in-depth, and life-changing wisdom.
0:24.0	Sounds True.com, guest is Clemens G. Arvey.
0:46.3	Clemens is an Austrian biologist and non-fiction writer who studied landscape ecology and applied plant science in Vienna and
0:57.1	Grotz. He centers his work on the relationship between humans and nature,
1:01.9	focusing on the health-promoting effects of contact
1:06.3	with plants, animals, and landscapes. With sounds true, Clemens Arvey has
1:12.3	written a new book called The By-Biss. It's
1:15.0	Arbe has written a new book called The Biophilia Effect, a scientific and spiritual
1:19.4	exploration of the healing bond between humans and nature, where he presents fascinating research,
1:27.0	practical tools and activities, inspiring stories and more, in this accessible guide to the remarkable benefits of being in nature.
1:37.3	In this episode of Insights at the Edge, Clemens and I spoke about turpines, what they are, their important characteristic as what
1:47.9	Clemens calls chemical words and how they could affect the future of medicine.
1:55.0	We also talked about the idea that we are eco psychosomatic beings
2:00.0	connected beyond our skin and how this realization changes our relationship with the
2:07.6	natural world. We talked about the origins of forest bathing, how to receive the most healing benefit from time
2:17.4	spent in nature. We also talked about research studies on how plants and greenery accelerate the healing process
2:26.5	and what a biophiliac revolution in health care might look like.
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