Forest Therapy Research

Stress Reduction

Leisurely forest walks decrease the stress hormone cortisol 12.4 per cent.
Yoshifumi Miyazaki, of Chiba University, Japan.
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Mood Improvement

Spending time in nature releases hormones connected to feeling good and functioning well.
Nature and Connectedness Research, University of Derby.
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Creativity Enhancement

Creative problem solving improved by 50% after three days of immersion in nature.
Dr. David Strayer, cognitive neuroscientist.
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Immune System Support

Breathing phytoncides emitted by trees increases activity of Natural Killer cells promoting a strong immune system capable of fighting disease.
Dr. Qing Li, MD.
Nippon Medical School, Tokyo.
President Society of Forest Medicine, Japan