Forest Bathing vs. Urban Parks: Comparing Stress Biomarkers

Forest Bathing vs. Urban Parks:

Forest bathing, the Japanese practice of immersing yourself in a forest’s atmosphere, is gaining global attention for its measurable health effects. Beyond its poetic name, research now shows that forest bathing can lower stress biomarkers, like cortisol, blood pressure, and heart rate, more effectively than time spent in urban parks. Why Nature Type Matters Most … Read more

The Role of Phytoncides in Human Immune Function

The Role of Phytoncides in Human Immune Function

Have you ever noticed how you breathe a little deeper, feel a bit lighter, after time in the forest? There’s science behind that calm. It starts with something called phytoncides. What is the role of phytoncides in human function? Phytoncides are volatile organic compounds released by trees and other plants, especially evergreens like pine, cedar, … Read more