Nature

Air, mountains and seasons — and the land an hour from Calgary.

What mountain air does, and doesn’t

Thinner air, cooler air, quieter air. A careful look at what time in nature is associated with, and at claims, such as negative ions, that the evidence does not settle.

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Nature·Guide

Breathing in smoke season

General, non-medical advice for Alberta’s smoke days: check the AQHI, keep your practice gentle and indoors, and know when to get help.

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Practices on this topic

Roam the ridge · 5 min

Words on this topic

Air Quality Health Index (AQHI)Shinrin-yoku (forest bathing)