How forest therapy can affect your health

There has been numerous studies suggesting a positive therapeutic connection between forest therapy and mental health.

The practice of forest therapy (know as forest bathing in certain circles) has been known to calm the nervous system, lower your blood pressure, soften mood disorders and significantly reduce the level of cortisol in your system. Cortisol is also know as your stress hormone.

You reconnect with nature through your five senses in way that connects us without our bodies. By staying in the moment this practice can have a very mindful effect.

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Oskar Elmgart