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      • Not only is "forest bathing" a magical way to explore nature, decades of research has shown that it's good for your health. It can boost your immune system, lower blood pressure and help with depression. It can also reduce the stress hormones cortisol and adrenaline and turn down the dial on your body's fight-or-flight response.
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      Feeling grumpy and stressed? Try taking a 'forest bath' - NPR

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  3. time.com › 5259602The Benefits of 'Forest Bathing' | TIME

    May 1, 2018 · Discover how the Japanese practice of forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku, can improve your health, according to Dr. Qing Li. 'The key to unlocking the power of the forest is in the five senses'

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  4. health.clevelandclinic.org › why-forest-therapyWhy Forest Therapy Can Be Good for Your Body and Mind

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    Common sense says that taking in the sights and sounds of the forest can help you relax. But it’s possible that time in the great outdoors could boost more than just your mental health. It may be good for your body, too. Shirin-yoku has only been around for about four decades, so it hasn’t been particularly well-researched. The evidence that it can...

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    According to the World Bank, about 56% of the world’s population currently lives in urban areas. They expect the number to balloon to about 70% by 2050. It raises an important question: Are there ways for people to take advantage of forest bathing outside of forests? At least right now, the answer is: Sort of. A 2022 study indicates that location d...

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    Although the occasional forest therapy outing may help you unwind for a few hours, you need to engage in forest therapy regularly to really reap the benefits. “It’s like taking a piano lesson,” Dr. Albers says. “If you never play the piano after that, the lesson doesn’t make much difference.” Ideally, you should be immersed in nature for a few hour...

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    Dr. Albers says forest therapy is a great way to get started with mindfulness. “Make mindfulness one of your daily habits,” she encourages. Take the time to breathe deeply and turn your focus inward. If you can, get yourself outside among the trees. Leave your screens, your deadlines and your worries behind. It’s worth it — even if you can only spa...

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  5. www.npr.org › 1195337204 › a-guide-to-forest-bathingFeeling grumpy and stressed? Try taking a 'forest bath' - NPR

    Aug 24, 2023 · Studies have shown that spending time in the forest, what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, can significantly improve mood and reduce stress. Here's how to reap these benefits on your...

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  7. www.nationalgeographic.com › travel › articleForest bathing: what it is and where to do it

    Oct 18, 2019 · The Japanese quickly embraced this form of ecotherapy. In the 1990s, researchers began studying the physiological benefits of forest bathing, providing the science to support what we innately...

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  8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesEffects of forest environment (Shinrin-yoku/Forest bathing ...

    Nov 1, 2022 · It has been reported that Forest bathing/Shinrin-yoku has the following beneficial effects on human health: 1. Shinrin-yoku increases human natural killer (NK) activity, the number of NK cells, and the intracellular levels of anti-cancer proteins, suggesting a preventive effect on cancers. 2.

  9. www.itsjapanese.com › nature › shinrinyoku-forestWhat is Shinrinyoku (Forest Bathing)? Health Benefits Explained

    May 21, 2024 · This activity involves surrounding and bathing in the forest’s sounds, smells, and colors for a therapeutic effect. Japanese people believe shinrinyoku has numerous mental and physical health benefits. It can be a rejuvenating experience, like soaking in a bath.

  10. www.treehugger.com › forest-bathing-5180323Forest Bathing: What It Is and Benefits - Treehugger

    Dec 9, 2022 · Forest bathing is designed to invoke almost every sense: aromatherapy from the plants; the forest sounds of trees rustling, birds chirping, or water rushing; visual stimulation from the flora...