nature heals__
Forest bathing therapies, which have become popular around the world, have also attracted the attention of scientists:
stress__
Spending 15 minutes in the forest reduces the level of cortisol in the body by 15%, and 2 hours - by up to 30%.
happiness__
The feeling of happiness after forest therapy increases by an average of 40%, and anxiety decreases by 18%.
sleep__
Studies show that after just 1 forest therapy session, the duration and quality of sleep increase by up to 20%.
concentration__
Just 1 hour in the forest improves concentration by up to 40%, and reduces cognitive fatigue by up to 50%.
immunity__
Forest therapy increases the activity of natural killer cells (NK), which is extremely important for fighting viruses and tumor cells, and the effect lasts for a whole week.
creativity__
Just 20 minutes in nature increases creative thinking by 15%, and 1 structured forest therapy session improves problem-solving skills by up to 30%.
pain__
Just 2 days of forest therapy have been shown to effectively reduce pain and improve psychological and physiological symptoms in individuals suffering from chronic pain.
Qing Li
Doctor of Forestry
“ When we connect with nature through all our senses, something magical happens, and our lives can be transformed. By immersing ourselves in the natural world, we can experience the wonder of life and feel connected to something greater than ourselves. The grandeur of nature takes away hope and breathes new life into us. In fact, the feeling of connection with nature not only fills us with joy in the moment, it can teach us to be happy in the future!
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