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Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy: A State-of-the-Art Review.
Hansen MM, Jones R, Tocchini K. Hansen MM, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2017 Jul 28;14(8):851. doi: 10.3390/ijerph14080851. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2017. PMID: 28788101 Free PMC article. Review.
The aim of this state-of-the-art review is to elucidate empirical research conducted on the physiological and psychological effects of Shinrin-Yoku (or Forest Bathing) in transcontinental Japan and China. Furthermore, we aim to encourage healthcare professionals to …
The aim of this state-of-the-art review is to elucidate empirical research conducted on the physiological and psychological effects of Shinr …
Effects of forest environment (Shinrin-yoku/Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease prevention -the Establishment of "Forest Medicine".
Li Q. Li Q. Environ Health Prev Med. 2022;27:43. doi: 10.1265/ehpm.22-00160. Environ Health Prev Med. 2022. PMID: 36328581 Free PMC article.
In Japan, since 2004, serial studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of forest environments (Forest bathing/Shinrin-yoku) on human health. My research team has established a new medical science called Forest Medicine. The Forest Medicine is a new inte …
In Japan, since 2004, serial studies have been conducted to investigate the effects of forest environments (Forest bathing/Shi …
The effects of forest bathing on psychological well-being: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Siah CJR, Goh YS, Lee J, Poon SN, Ow Yong JQY, Tam WW. Siah CJR, et al. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2023 Aug;32(4):1038-1054. doi: 10.1111/inm.13131. Epub 2023 Mar 2. Int J Ment Health Nurs. 2023. PMID: 36864583
Therefore, in this systematic review, we evaluated the effects of forest bathing on psychological and physiological outcomes. We searched four English and five non-English databases (Chinese and Korean) for peer-reviewed studies published between January 2000 and Ma …
Therefore, in this systematic review, we evaluated the effects of forest bathing on psychological and physiological outcomes. …
Effects of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) on levels of cortisol as a stress biomarker: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Antonelli M, Barbieri G, Donelli D. Antonelli M, et al. Int J Biometeorol. 2019 Aug;63(8):1117-1134. doi: 10.1007/s00484-019-01717-x. Epub 2019 Apr 18. Int J Biometeorol. 2019. PMID: 31001682
Forest bathing is a traditional practice characterized by visiting a forest and breathing its air. This review aims to investigate the effects of forest bathing on levels of salivary or serum cortisol as a stress biomarker in order to understand whethe …
Forest bathing is a traditional practice characterized by visiting a forest and breathing its air. This review aims to investi …
Forest bathing enhances human natural killer activity and expression of anti-cancer proteins.
Li Q, Morimoto K, Nakadai A, Inagaki H, Katsumata M, Shimizu T, Hirata Y, Hirata K, Suzuki H, Miyazaki Y, Kagawa T, Koyama Y, Ohira T, Takayama N, Krensky AM, Kawada T. Li Q, et al. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2007 Apr-Jun;20(2 Suppl 2):3-8. doi: 10.1177/03946320070200S202. Int J Immunopathol Pharmacol. 2007. PMID: 17903349 Free article.
There are significant differences both before and after the trip and between days 1 and 2 in NK activity. The forest bathing trip also significantly increased the numbers of NK, perforin, granulysin, and granzymes A/B-expressing cells. Taken together, these findings …
There are significant differences both before and after the trip and between days 1 and 2 in NK activity. The forest bathing t …
The Effects of Forest Therapy on Immune Function.
Chae Y, Lee S, Jo Y, Kang S, Park S, Kang H. Chae Y, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021 Aug 10;18(16):8440. doi: 10.3390/ijerph18168440. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2021. PMID: 34444188 Free PMC article.
The participants were adults over the age of 18 and the intervention was forest therapy. Our comparisons included studies that comparatively analyzed urban groups or groups that did not participate in forest therapy intervention. ...More RCT studies on …
The participants were adults over the age of 18 and the intervention was forest therapy. Our comparisons included studies that …
Simulated Forest Immersion Therapy: Methods Development.
Ross AM, Jones RJF. Ross AM, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Apr 28;19(9):5373. doi: 10.3390/ijerph19095373. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022. PMID: 35564767 Free PMC article.
Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, may provide relief from chronic and breakthrough pain in patients with axial spondyloarthritis and improve immune function through increasing NK cell numbers and activity and their downstream effectors, perforin and granulysin, after ch …
Shinrin-yoku, forest bathing, may provide relief from chronic and breakthrough pain in patients with axial spondyloarthritis a …
Effects of forest bathing on pre-hypertensive and hypertensive adults: a review of the literature.
Yau KK, Loke AY. Yau KK, et al. Environ Health Prev Med. 2020 Jun 22;25(1):23. doi: 10.1186/s12199-020-00856-7. Environ Health Prev Med. 2020. PMID: 32571202 Free PMC article. Review.
The aim in this literature review was (1) to explore the physiologically and psychologically therapeutic benefits of forest bathing on adults suffering from pre-hypertension or hypertension, and (2) to identify the type, duration, and frequency of an effective fo …
The aim in this literature review was (1) to explore the physiologically and psychologically therapeutic benefits of forest bathin …
Forest-bathing and physical activity as weapons against COVID-19: a review.
Roviello V, Gilhen-Baker M, Vicidomini C, Roviello GN. Roviello V, et al. Environ Chem Lett. 2022;20(1):131-140. doi: 10.1007/s10311-021-01321-9. Epub 2021 Sep 21. Environ Chem Lett. 2022. PMID: 34566548 Free PMC article. Review.
In the following work, we have performed an analysis of the available scientific literature which looks at the effects of physical exercise as well as 'forest-bathing' on the immune system's ability to fight disease, especially of course as it relates to COVID-19. . …
In the following work, we have performed an analysis of the available scientific literature which looks at the effects of physical exercise …
Does Forest Therapy Have Physio-Psychological Benefits? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.
Yi Y, Seo E, An J. Yi Y, et al. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022 Aug 24;19(17):10512. doi: 10.3390/ijerph191710512. Int J Environ Res Public Health. 2022. PMID: 36078228 Free PMC article.
Forest therapy involves visiting forests or conducting forest-based treatment activities to improve one's health. ...While the results have limited generalizability due to the inclusion of few studies, the effects of forest therapy on reducing depressi …
Forest therapy involves visiting forests or conducting forest-based treatment activities to improve one's health. ...While the …
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