{"id":312,"date":"2021-01-20T05:02:57","date_gmt":"2021-01-20T05:02:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mujerforestal.com\/en\/?p=312"},"modified":"2022-02-08T16:37:31","modified_gmt":"2022-02-08T16:37:31","slug":"the-power-of-trees-and-green-areas-in-our-well-being","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mujerforestal.com\/en\/index.php\/the-power-of-trees-and-green-areas-in-our-well-being\/","title":{"rendered":"The power of trees and green areas in our well-being"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Versi\u00f3n en Espa\u00f1ol<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lately, our lives tend to be more stressful. We live between our jobs and houses; we are connected to the internet most of the time, with little time to enjoy outdoor activities, even more in these pandemic times with lock-downs everywhere. Living near green areas or frequently visiting them could help us with these problems because green places emanate large quantities of energy due to the biological processes that occur between living organisms. How to interact with this energy could reduce stress and improve well-being. The best practices to interact with this energy are forest bathing <\/strong>and bio-energetic landscapes.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Forest Bathing<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Forest bathing <\/strong>is an eastern practice origin born in 1982 with the Japanese name “Shinrin-Yoku<\/em>” which means bathing in the forest atmosphere or taking in the forest through our senses. Please don’t confuse this practice with hiking or jogging; in contrast, it is the ability to connect with the forest through our senses. Also, exist many studies that evidence practicing forest bathing increases human natural killer activity and expression of anti-cancer proteins. How does it work? It is simple, go to a natural green space, walk in the forest the time you need without phones and cameras, just you and nature. Look at the different colours and shapes that compose the place. Smell the different aromas and take many deep breaths. Listen to the birds and the air. Put your hands on the trees or lie down on the ground and connect your fives’ senses with the environment. No worries if you couldn’t feel it the first time; it takes time; when you find the right place, you will discover the benefits in your well-being.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bioenergetic Landscapes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Bioenergetic landscapes is a practice that uses the natural electromagnetic fields to design and implement parks and gardens with particular benefit for our body. It is a complete study of plants’ electromagnetic field to positively change the energetic quality, generating bio-energetic areas beneficial to our body. The results depend on the selected plants and their distribution because some plants generate positive effects, but others are contra-indicated for some body organs. Practice it has been designed gardens in hospitals, well-being centers, schools, and health care centers. Still, if we don’t have access to this kind of place, we can use these electromagnetic fields just hugging a tree, standing in contact with plants, <\/strong>or making our bio-energetic garden.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many trees and plants release volatile substances from their foliage, which are known as monoterpenes <\/strong>or phytoncides <\/strong>(wood essential oil); these substances inhibit the accumulation of toxins and help discharge existing toxins. They are anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and soothing to irritated tissues. They can be used as an insect repellent and have cancer preventative properties. According to Japanese researchers, visit forest areas with significant production of monoterpenes help keep the immune defenses high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In conclusion, to improve or maintain our psychological and physical well-being is vital to spend time in nature, enjoy and connect with it. Visit the forest, learn about your trees, and release your stress. A lot of research support this, and you can find what technique is better for you, at least make your bio-energetic garden (house plants can reduce CO2 and clear the air by releasing more oxygen in the process).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are you waiting to hug a tree or go to the park?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n