Summer heat and cool forest
What do forest bathing and the use of a Physiotherm infrared cabin have in common?
Shinrin Yoku comes from Japan, the Japanese term for forest bathing, which means "taking a bath in the atmosphere of the forest" and has been practised there since the 1980s. For some years now, forest bathing has also arrived here and is on everyone's lips.
But forest bathing is more than just a walk in the forest. You can "immerse" yourself in the forest in the summer heat. It's not just the sound of rustling woods that reminds you of the sea...
"Forest bathing is a conscious stay in the forest to improve your physical and mental health and to strengthen your connection to nature."
It is important that you spend your time in the forest mindfully and take in your surroundings with as many senses as possible. This allows you to immerse yourself in the silence of nature, switch off your mind and calm down. Being offline is an important part of this . Cell phone off - and into the forest.
Conscious breathing and perception see - sense - smell - feel
For us humans, it is important that our senses are fully engaged. This is exactly what the forest offers: we smell the pine needles, the wood, the earth. We feel the well-tempered humidity or the moss when we walk barefoot. We listen to the birdsong, the rustling of the leaves and the sound of the wind. We see lots of greenery, the light is pleasantly subdued and does not dazzle. If you want, you can feel the tree bark and the fresh earth and snack on wild berries.
In Japan, forest bathing is a recognized form of therapy and a field of scientific research at many universities. The health-promoting effects of a stay in the forest on body, mind and soul have been researched for several decades. It has not only been discovered that forest bathing not only lowers blood pressure, pulse and stress, but even reduces the risk of cancer.
The forest is balm for the soul
Noise and loud noises, which have a negative impact on health, do not exist in the forest. As a result, stress hormones in the blood drop and relaxation sets in. The forest has the greatest effect on the psyche. Mental well-being, mood and sleep quality improve and feelings of anxiety are reduced. The greater the mental stress, the stronger this effect. The color green, which has a calming effect, also plays a role here.
"The forest is one of the best places to recharge your batteries." (Ernst Ferstl - Austrian writer)
Terpenes are the basis for the healing effect of a walk in the forest, as the body absorbs the essential oils through the respiratory system and skin. This is when our nervous system comes to rest by calming the sympathetic nervous system and activating regeneration with the parasympathetic nervous system. The absorption of terpenes has a positive effect on our ability to concentrate and strengthens our immune system. According to medical and scientific studies, the health benefits of a guided forest bath lasting 2-3 hours have been proven to last up to a week.
Conclusion: The forest is free medicine and is open to us 24/7.
The perfect follow-up to forest bathing is a visit to the Physiotherm infrared cabin at home
The gentle deep heat of the Physiotherm cabin can also help us in summer...
Nevertheless, high outside temperatures are considered a challenge for the body's thermoregulatory system. Especially in the warm season, many people with chronic musculoskeletal disorders experience significant relief from their symptoms. Nevertheless, high outside temperatures are considered a challenge for the body's thermoregulation system. The Physiotherm mode of action can help us with thermoregulation and gently stimulates the circulation.
The body releases internal heat to the outside, but avoids distributing heat - and therefore blood circulation - evenly in the body's core (brain and internal organs) and the body's shell (muscles, connective tissue, bones and joints). Many people, especially older people with cardiovascular problems, are therefore advised not to expose themselves to excessively high temperatures.
Physiotherm cabins ensure gentle warming of the body from the inside out. They work with heat regulation so that the body only has to expend a small amount of additional energy. Heat is gently applied via the back and distributed throughout the body via the blood circulation. This stimulates the metabolism and immune system, relieves pain, releases tension and promotes the body's well-being.
Forest bathing & Physiotherm together is perfect health care!
Blog text and photos by Nina Lorenz - Home Page (ninalorenzmentaltraining.at)
at Physiotherm responsible for the coordination of International Sales & Training as well as certified mental/business mental trainer, certified forest bathing/nature and stillness trainer.
