Take a Forest Bath for Better Health

Time for a relaxing forest bath

Have you taken a forest bath lately? Some research indicates forest bathing could be beneficial for your health. No, it's not what you think. Forest bathing, or forest-air bathing, involves taking a leisurely trip to the forest for relaxation and recreation.

Forest bathing helps COPD patients

A recent study on forest bathing looked specifically at elderly COPD patients who were taken to an urban area or the forest to take long walks. Blood tests performed afterward showed beneficial changes for those who walked through the forest rather than the city.

Other studies have indicated benefits to cardiovascular health and chronic stress from forest bathing. While there may be no massive long term randomly controlled trials to prove the benefit of a walk through the woods, it's worth a try. It's a safe bet that we can all benefit from healthy physical activity in a natural relaxing environment. Plan your next forest bath today!

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