itemprop=description content=Research suggests that spending time in natural settings is beneficial to both mental and physical health. Some findings are based on the active practice of forest bathing, while others relate to non-deliberate time spent in nature.
The mental health connectionIncorporating forest bathing into daily life Research suggests that spending time in natural settings is beneficial to both mental and physical health. Some findings are based on the active practice of forest bathing, while others relate to non-deliberate time spent in nature.
In 2007, Dr. Qing Li founded the Japanese Society for Forest Medicine . The JSFM is an institute that supports researchers in investigating the effects of forest bathing using empirical, scientific methodologies. Birdsong heard in greenspaces seems to increase both perceived and actual levels of mental restoration. These findings were replicated across a number of different studies; some conducted using the Perceived Restorativeness Scale, and others using alpha and beta electroencephalogram imaging.
The production of cytokines causes inflammation in the joints: a sequence of bonded amino acids produced by immune cells. IL-6 and TNF-a are both instrumental in triggering joint stiffness, so reducing their production might have anti-inflammatory potential. Urban greenspaces are a vital tool for tackling this issue. Some city-based greenspaces are designed in a way informed by this research. These spaces optimize the comparatively small spaces for maximum restorative potential.
The role of ecotherapy Forest bathing's effectiveness, along with other findings regarding human-nature interaction, has informed the basis of a number of other similar therapeutic practices. These practices fall under the umbrella of ecotherapy.
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