06/23/2025
Did you ever hear of Forest Therapy?
There is growing evidence that spending time in a forest - an experience known in Japan as Shinrin-Yoku, or "forest bathing," - can lift mood, reduce stress, and promote physical health (like maintaining healthy blood pressure).
Recent scientific articles document how forests are vital not only for planetary health but also for our mental and physical well-being. Indigenous peoples have known about the importance of preserving forests for centuries.
As urban stress takes a toll on mental well-being, new research supports an age-old remedy — the healing power of nature.
