Nature Therapy

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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Nature Therapy is defined by the use of natural environments (namely forests and parks) for its therapeutical effects on the body and mind. It has been commonly known for centuries, in different cultures around the globe, that nature has benefical effects on our health.

Forest Medicine[edit | edit source]

In 2007, the research group "Forest medicine Study Group" was formally established in Japan. The group has since then led multiple research on the physiological and psychological effects of forest on human health.

Shinrin-Yoku[edit | edit source]

Physiological Effects[edit | edit source]

Blood pressure[edit | edit source]

Immune system[edit | edit source]

Phytoncides and NK cells[edit | edit source]

Stress[edit | edit source]

Psychological Effects[edit | edit source]

Depression[edit | edit source]

Anxiety[edit | edit source]

Forest as Clinical Environment[edit | edit source]

Resources[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]