Forest Bathing is Something You Should Do Every day

Working long hours and being overly productive has been an issue to maintain work-life balance. Besides not having a work-life balance, it can also lead to many stress-related diseases like a heart attack or stroke.  In Japan, it became a major problem which led to this resolution in 1982.  

In 1982, the Forest Agency of Japan introduced the concept of “Forest Bathing” which is spending time walking, meditating, exercising and/or playing in a forest like environment. Forest Bathing has been shown to provide physical and emotional benefits. A view of water, such as a lake, pond, river or other water feature improves the effect. 

Here are the many benefits of Forest Bathing: 

·     Improved cardiovascular health and nervous health system

·     Reduced levels of cortisol, improved mood and self-esteem 

·     Decreased stress

·     Fewer symptoms of depression

·     Decreased brain fatigue and attention deficit

·     Improved cognition

·     Focus and creativity