Shinrin-yoku : the art and science of forest bathing / Dr Qing Li.
Material type: TextPublisher: London : Penguin Life, 2018Description: 390 pages : colour illustrations ; 22 cmContent type: cartographic image | text | still image Media type: unmediated Carrier type: volumeISBN: 0241346959; 9780241346952Other title: Art and science of forest bathingSubject(s): Forests and forestry -- Japan | Forest reserves -- Therapeutic use | Conduct of lifeDDC classification: 306.0952 Summary: COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES, HEALING & HEALTH. Shinrin = Forest. Yoku = Bathing. Shinrin-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.Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode |
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"How trees can help find health and happiness" -- Cover.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES, HEALING & HEALTH. Shinrin = Forest. Yoku = Bathing. Shinrin-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.
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