BETA
Chapter 1
Morning light: synchronizing your master clock
Chapter 2
Tactical hydration: the fluid-energy connection
Chapter 3
Power naps: the NASA-approved midday reset
Chapter 4
Movement snacks: powering up without a workout
Chapter 5
Strategic eating: flattening the glucose roller coaster
Chapter 6
Forest bathing: plugging into nature's battery
Ch 6 · Forest bathing: plugging into nature's battery
thabo Vagus Nerve Switch
Breathe it in, then let it out slow—the vagus nerve brakes your heart to bring you back to calm.
thabo In 1982, the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries coined Shinrin-yoku as a sensory-based nature therapy to restore baseline energy
Fun Fact
Tree communication: The refreshing pine scent of a forest is actually trees communicating with each other using airborne chemicals that happen to boost our immune systems.
Glossary
shinrin-yoku (noun)
The Japanese practice of mindfully spending time in a forest or other natural environment to promote health. The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries coined the term in 1982 to promote natural wellness.
The Japanese practice of mindfully spending time in a forest or other natural environment to promote health. The Japanese Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries coined the term in 1982 to promote natural wellness.
Quiz
In which decade did Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries coin the term 'Shinrin-yoku'?
Quiz
What is the name of the volatile organic compounds emitted by trees that protect them and boost human immunity when inhaled?
Quiz
Which common pine-scented phytoncide compound is highly abundant in forest air and has been shown to improve sleep?
Quiz
According to research by Dr. Qing Li, an immune boost from a forest bathing trip can persist in the body for up to how many days?
Quiz
Which specialized type of white blood cells, known for fighting viruses and tumors, increases significantly after forest bathing?
Quiz
Approximately how many minutes of exposure to green space is required to significantly lower cortisol levels and blood pressure?