Studies have shown the following benefits as a result of forest bathing practices:
DECREASES STRESS HORMONE (CORTISOL)
DECREASES BLOOD PRESSURE
IMPROVED HEART RATE VARIABILITY
LOWERS FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
BOOSTS NATURAL KILLER CELLS (IMMUNE SYSTEM)
IMPROVES PAIN MANAGEMENT
IMPROVES CONCENTRATION, CREATIVITY AND MEMORY
IMPROVES MOOD
DECREASES SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY AND DEPRESSION
DECREASES RUMINATION
IMPROVES OVERALL PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH
DECREASES BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS