Supporting the Parasympathetic Nervous System to Soothe Chronic Stress & Inflammation

Many of the psychological ailments of our time such as depression, SAD (seasonal affective disorder), anxiety, depression, confusion, isolation and loneliness, as well as many of the physiological problems of our time such as sleep disorders, fertility issues, allergies, asthma and even cancers may directly or indirectly be related to the way we have designed and structured our indoor and outdoor environments.

One common thread between all ailments, psychological and physiological seems to be that of an organism stressed, depleted and unable to cope. Biophilic Design seeks to design places that support the parasympathetic nervous system, that raise vagal tone to reduce inflammation and strengthen the rest and relaxation response.