Effect of forest bathing (‘shinrin-yoku’) on human health – a literature review
Magdalena Krala-Szkaradowska,
Nicola Joanna Stencel,
Katarzyna Oktawia Skrzypczak
et al.
Abstract:Introduction and Objective.In contemporary times, stress is an inherent part of human life which can contribute to the development of many lifestyle diseases. Therefore, methods of coping with stress and strategies for preventing stress-related diseases have been long the focus of interest in the medical community. In recent times, there has been a surge in interest regarding the practice of 'shinrin yoku', also known as forest bathing. This practice entails walking or immersing oneself in a forested environme… Show more
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