Day 234: One thing I learned today…
Forest bathing (aka shinrin-yoku) can reduce stress. As little as 20 minutes out in a wooded area can reduce cortisol levels.
When was the last time you spend time outdoors in the woods?
Source: Antonelli M, Barbieri G, Donelli D. Effects of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) on levels of cortisol as a stress biomarker: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Biometeorol. 2019 Aug;63(8):1117-1134. doi: 10.1007/s00484-019-01717-x. Epub 2019 Apr 18. PMID: 31001682.
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