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SHINRIN- YOKU HEALTH BENEFITS & RESEARCH

Japanese and South Koreans researchers have established a robust body of scientific literature on the health benefits of spending time under the canopy of a living forest. Some of this research is available in the articles below.

For example, many trees give off organic compounds called phytoncides that support our NK (natural killer) cells that are part of our immune system’s way of fighting cancer and other illnesses.

Scientifically proven benefits of Shinrin-Yoku include:

– Boosted immune system function, with an increase in the body’s count of NK cells;

– Reduced blood pressure;

– Reduced stress and cortisol levels;

– Improved mood;

– Increased ability to focus

On the beyond-physical levels, this practice also results in:

– Deeper and clearer intuition;

– Increased flow of energy:

– Deepening of friendships;

– Overall increase in happiness.

–Increased energy level;