The Shift Health Coach

Forest Bathing for Mental and Physical Health

May 19, 2023 Episode 181
The Shift Health Coach
Forest Bathing for Mental and Physical Health
Show Notes

Have you heard of forest bathing? It's a practice that involves immersing yourself in nature, particularly in forests, to promote physical, mental, and emotional well-being. Research has shown that spending time in nature can reduce stress and anxiety, lower blood pressure and heart rate, boost the immune system, and improve overall mood and well-being.

Research:
https://www.natureandforesttherapy.org/what-is-forest-therapy
Nature and Hypertension:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30273867/
Greenspaces reducing hypertension: 
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30273867/
Forest boosts the immune system-
https://www.dec.ny.gov/lands/90720.html
ADHD and Nature -
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1448497/

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