The healing power of being outside.

This is mind blowing you guys. I always knew nature was good for our bodies and our souls but this takes it to a whole other level.

🌱

I was listening to a podcast the other day with David Asprey (founder of Bulletproof coffee) and Chalene Johnson (health coach and Turbo Jam/ PiYo super star) and they started talking about the benefits of Forest Bathing. Essentially being out in nature, especially in forests, and what that does for our health, our immune system and our well-being.

🌱

Numerous research studies have found that “when people walk through a forest, they inhale phytoncides that increase their number of natural killer (NK) cells–a type of white blood cell that supports the immune system and is associated with a lower risk of cancer. NK cells are also thought to have a role in combating infections and autoimmune disorders and tamping down inflammation, which contributes to a wide range of ailments, including heart disease and diabetes.” Furthermore, “In a 2010 study, researchers found that people who took two long walks through forests on consecutive days increased their NK cells by 50% and the activity of these cells by 56%. Those activity levels remained 23% higher than usual for the month following the walks.”

🌱

And the good news is that if you don’t live near a forest, or can’t find the time to consistently ‘forest bathe,’ another study found that “infusing people’s hotel rooms with phytoncides had some of the same anti-cancer-cell effects as those seen among people walking through forests.” Grab a diffuser and some Hinoki Cypress essential oil and let your body get some of these incredible benefits, even if you’re stuck inside all day.

Take a look at this article – its pretty amazing – and get outside today if you can- fall is a beautiful time to be out in nature. Your cells will thank you 🌳🌿🍂

🌱

https://time.com/4405827/the-healing-power-of-nature

If you’re ready for a Forest Bath check out these tips:

Forest-therapy guide Tom Bezek recommends starting with these 4 things when beginning the practice of forest bathing. Take a walk or simply sit quietly and observe the following:

• What’s in motion? Observe what moves around you.
• Find a natural element on a walk. Concentrate on it and ask yourself what does it represent in your life?
• Find a place to sit and close your eyes. What do you hear?
• What’s up? Our gaze typically shifts downward. Try to remember to look up when walking/sitting in nature. Stretch your neck and feel the breeze and sun on your face…