This Country Is Now Prescribing Travel as Medicine-Here's How It Could Improve Your Health

""Nature, social settings, and culture have restorative powers, and evidently Sweden has these assets in abundance," she said in a press release shared by Visit Sweden. "I would welcome discussing with my patients how Swedish nature and lifestyle could benefit their health-and am open to prescribing a visit to the country if my patients request it.""

""reduce stress, improve heart health, regulate sleep, and boost mood," according to Visit Sweden."

""can help reset the body's circadian rhythm, improving sleep patterns and supporting mood regulation," according to Visit Sweden's guide."

""foster a sense of awe and emotional release" thanks to the Northern Lights and powerful starshine."

Sweden launched an initiative promoting travel to the country for measurable health benefits. Research from Karolinska Institutet and a global YouGov survey underpin recommendations linking Swedish activities to improved wellbeing. Practices such as sauna use, foraging, forest bathing, cycling national trails, and visiting serene art museums are highlighted for stress reduction, cardiovascular benefits, sleep regulation, and mood improvement. Visit Sweden created a prescription guide that patients can present to physicians, with explanations for 14 specific areas and space for personalized prescriptions. Medical professionals have signaled support and openness to recommending or prescribing visits to Sweden for health reasons.

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