The jobs mean that walking several times a month through a forest strengthens the immune system of man. The vigor is increased and the levels of anxiety, depression, anguish and fatigue are reduced. In addition to improving the cognitive system. The forest walker can also inhale so-called phytoncides, volatile and non-volatile substances produced by plants and trees. A kind of natural aromatherapy in situ, which relaxes and activates the immune system.
In short, the human organism interacts with the environment through the five senses (and more), in addition to the different systems: respiratory, neurological, and so on. Throughout our evolution, humans have spent 99.9% of our existence in natural environments. Our physiological functions are adapted to this environment ”. As antecedents to highlight, in Europe there would be sanatoriums to treat tuberculosis, founded in the 19th century located in the bosom of large Central European forests, they based their therapies on the positive effects of walks in the open air.
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This activity, which consists of soaking up nature with the five senses, has been practiced in Japan since the 1980s to improve health.
Immersion in green, rather than in the hot springs of a health resort or spa, is not new. It is called shinrin-yoku in Japanese and its practice dates back to the 1980s.
"Spain is one of the first countries in the European Union to promote forest therapy, but it is announced that between one and two million Japanese perform these sessions each year in one of the 48 official centers designated by the Japanese Forest Agency ".
Shinrin-yoku, in its literal translation is "take the forest atmosphere" or "forest bath", is recommended by Japanese and South Korean doctors to their patients. In Europe, various official sectors and community programs are committed to raising awareness in the medical sector in this regard. Well, in addition, it is a valuable "natural health service" with zero cost for administrations. Breathing clean air is healthy. Being in contact with nature, going on a hike, enjoying the stillness of a forest, too. Own experience and intuition corroborate it. Now, scientific studies conducted primarily in Japan detail the scope of benefits of immersion in this environment.
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Throughout history, man has always been in contact with nature. Half a century ago 70% of the world's population lived in rural areas. In 2007 the urban already surpassed the rural and it is expected that by 2050 two out of every three people will live in cities, according to this year's data from the World Bank. The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals claim "to provide universal access to green, public, safe, inclusive and accessible spaces." Perhaps the solution to our ills is simple: change the time between screens for a walk breathing in the middle of the forest.
Shinrin-yoku, in its literal translation is "take the forest atmosphere" or "forest bath", is recommended by Japanese and South Korean doctors to their patients. In Europe, various official sectors and community programs are committed to raising awareness in the medical sector in this regard. Well, in addition, it is a valuable "natural health service" with zero cost for administrations. Breathing clean air is healthy. Being in contact with nature, going on a hike, enjoying the stillness of a forest, too. Own experience and intuition corroborate it. Now, scientific studies conducted primarily in Japan detail the scope of benefits of immersion in this environment.