Forest Bathing: Health Benefits

Thirty years of scientific research supports that spending time in nature can improve mental and physical health.  Spending two hours in a natural environment is the recommended amount of time needed to receive the health benefits associated with this practice, which is the length of most forest bathing walks.  In Japan, doctors prescribe nature immersion as preventative medicine.  You can explore some of the scientific studies of these health benefits here. 

Here are a few of the physical and psychological benefits you can receive from forest bathing:

• Boosts immune system function 

• Improves sleep

• Reduces stress + anxiety (lowered levels of cortisol)

• Increases creativity + mental clarity

• Improves digestion

• Increases energy

• Improves mood

• Reduces mental fatigue

• Improves focus

• Increases empathy

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