Monday, July 26, 2010

The healing effects of forests

Not telling me anything I did not already know....:)

"Maybe there's something to that 'hug a tree' idea
'Many people,' says Dr. Eeva Karjalainen, of the Finnish Forest Research Institute, Metla, 'feel relaxed and good when they are out in nature. But not many of us know that there is also scientific evidence about the healing effects of nature.'
Forests – and other natural, green settings – can reduce stress, improve moods, reduce anger and aggressiveness and increase overall happiness. Forest visits may...."

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