Forest Bathing: Nature’s Plant Medicine [Solo Episode 12]

<p>"Forest bathing" (known in Japan as shinrinyoku) can help reduce stress, improve the immune system, lower blood pressure, deepen sleep cycles, boost creativity, happiness, and improve overall well being. Just spending time among trees has such a profound effect upon us. In this solo episode, I'll give you insight into why trees are so vital for our wellness.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Mentioned in this episode:&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Carmel by the Sea, California and the native trees</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Forest-Bathing-Trees-Health-Happiness/dp/052555985X">Forest Bathing; How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness</a> by Dr. Qing Li&nbsp;</p> <p>Trees on the California Coast: Monterey Pines, Cypress, Oak, Eucalyptus&nbsp;</p> <p>Trees in Japan: Hinoki, Hiba Arborvitae, Japanese Cedar, Pine&nbsp;</p> <p>Essential oils: cypress, pine, hinoki, pine fir needle&nbsp;</p> <p>Check out "Forest Bathing" documentaries via DIY Genius website&nbsp;</p> <p>Pycnogenol supplement from pine trees&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://8billiontrees.com">8 Billion Trees</a> organization&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="https://www.treepeople.org">Tree People</a> organization</p> <p>Henry David Thoreau's Walden&nbsp;</p> <p>Ralph Waldo Emerson&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p><br></p> <p>Thank you for listening to this episode!&nbsp; Yes, I'm a tree hugger! I hope you'll find some trees to "bathe" yourself in.&nbsp;</p> <p>Please give a 5 star rating and review on iTunes!&nbsp;</p> <p>Join the Plantfull Life Podcast Community on Facebook&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Follow on Instagram: @plantfullkitchen and @xostephaniedianne</p> --- Support this podcast: <a href="https://anchor.fm/plantfull/support" rel="payment">https://anchor.fm/plantfull/support</a>