Shinrin-Yoku: The Art and Science of Forest Bathing

Shinrin→森林，Yoku→浴，走進森林，沐浴在樹木的精粹中，就可以獲得滿滿的能量！森林浴療法源自於一九八零年代的日本，靈感來自日本神道和佛教的修行方式，當時日本政府為了推動國民健康計畫，鼓勵民眾去森林散步，過去十年政府花了大筆資金來發展森林浴的研究，日本全國都可見森林浴資訊中心現在每年日本有兩百五十萬到五萬的人民都會在閒暇時間到森林進行森林浴，專家認為森林浴可以透過沉浸在大自然中，吸收森林樹木散發出來的芬多精，經研究芬多精可以促進自然殺手細胞的增生，有助於增加人體抵抗力。森林浴的實行非常簡單，只要到森林裡散步就可以了，如果住家附近沒有森林，可以到附近的公園，或者光腳走在草皮上、在生活空間內放幾盆植物、或者點草本的精油。作者李卿博士是東京醫學大學的免疫學者和內科醫師，早在二零零五年即投入森林浴的調查，現任日本森林療法學會主席。xShinrin = ForestYoku = BathingShinrin-Yoku or forest bathing is the practice of spending time in the forest for better health, happiness and a sense of calm. A pillar of Japanese culture for decades, Shinrin-Yoku is a way to reconnect with nature, from walking mindfully in the woods, to a break in your local park, to walking barefoot on your lawn.Forest Medicine expert, Dr Qing Li's research has proven that spending time around trees (even filling your home with house plants and vaporising essential tree oils) can reduce blood pressure, lower stress, boost energy, boost immune system and even help you to lose weight. Along with his years of ground-breaking research, anecdotes on the life-changing power of trees, Dr Li provides here the practical ways for you to try Shinrin-Yoku for yourself.