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Category: Ramblings | Posted: Fri Jul 18, 2014 2:23 pm

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Found something new that scientists are just cuing in on but many gardener's have known forever. Being in nature has great benefits. They are saying that being among the trees is calming and pleasant. In Japan, they call it shinrin-yoku: "forest bathing." A fifty minute walk in the woods has wonderful healing qualities.

There are a number of studies showing higher cognitive abilities, immune boosting affects, lowered stress hormones (helps with depression and stress) and, lower glucose levels (for those with pre diabetic symptoms) and a handful of other benefits.

Have you had your dose of a woodsy walk?



Morning Meditation ( photo / image / picture from Jewell's Garden )

http://www.motherearthnews.com/natural-health/forest-bathing-ze0z1301zgar.aspx#axzz37pZ837Ne

http://www.americanscientist.org/issues/pub/a-walk-in-the-woods Just two of many articles on the web.


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AgnesKS wrote on Fri Jul 18, 2014 3:37 pm:

Thanks for sharing, Jewell and also much gratitude for the web links. Enjoyed reading the articles. Sending bright Reiki blessings your way. Namaste

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Henry Johnson wrote on Fri Jul 18, 2014 5:33 pm:

I agree with you, Jewell; it's a 'secret' that has been known by a few for millennia.. Hank

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eclecticgarden wrote on Fri Jul 18, 2014 7:07 pm:

Scientific data that backs up spending time outside. Love it.

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