Physiological effects of nature therapy: A review of the research in Japan
Humans have evolved into what they are today after the passage of 6–7 million years. If we
define the beginning of urbanization as the rise of the industrial revolution, less than 0.01 …
define the beginning of urbanization as the rise of the industrial revolution, less than 0.01 …
Physiological benefits of viewing nature: A systematic review of indoor experiments
H Jo, C Song, Y Miyazaki - … journal of environmental research and public …, 2019 - mdpi.com
Contact with nature has been proposed as a solution to achieve physiological relaxation
and stress recovery, and a number of scientific verification outcomes have been shown …
and stress recovery, and a number of scientific verification outcomes have been shown …
“The forest has become our new living room”–the critical importance of urban forests during the COVID-19 pandemic
H Weinbrenner, J Breithut, W Hebermehl… - Frontiers in forests and …, 2021 - frontiersin.org
Out of nowhere the COVID-19 pandemic has turned people's everyday lives upside down.
Public places in urban areas were closed. However, leaving the house for recreational and …
Public places in urban areas were closed. However, leaving the house for recreational and …
Forest and wellbeing: Bridging medical and forest research for effective forest-based initiatives
Research Highlights: This review gives an overview of existing literature on the emerging
topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking …
topic of human wellbeing-forest contact nexus and provides a preliminary framework linking …
Essential oils, phytoncides, aromachology, and aromatherapy—a review
Chemical compounds from plants have been used as a medicinal source for various
diseases. Aromachology is a unique field that studies the olfactory effects after inhaling …
diseases. Aromachology is a unique field that studies the olfactory effects after inhaling …
Multisensory, nature-inspired recharge rooms yield short-term reductions in perceived stress among frontline healthcare workers
We are currently facing global healthcare crisis that has placed unprecedented stress on
healthcare workers as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is imperative …
healthcare workers as a result of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is imperative …
Mindfulness and Shinrin-Yoku: Potential for physiological and psychological interventions during uncertain times
ER Timko Olson, MM Hansen… - International Journal of …, 2020 - mdpi.com
Mindfulness and Shinrin-yoku (SY) translated as forest bathing, is potentially effective to
alleviate mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The purpose …
alleviate mental health issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond. The purpose …
Physiological effects of visual stimulation with forest imagery
This study was aimed to clarify the physiological effects of visual stimulation using forest
imagery on activity of the brain and autonomic nervous system. Seventeen female university …
imagery on activity of the brain and autonomic nervous system. Seventeen female university …
Physiological effects of wood on humans: A review
It is empirically known that wood can cause a comfort enhancement effect in humans. On the
other hand, not enough scientific knowledge based on evidence-based research is …
other hand, not enough scientific knowledge based on evidence-based research is …
Physiological and psychological effects of forest and urban sounds using high-resolution sound sources
Exposure to natural sounds is known to induce feelings of relaxation; however, only few
studies have provided scientific evidence on its physiological effects. This study examined …
studies have provided scientific evidence on its physiological effects. This study examined …