The secret therapy of trees : harness the healing energy of forest bathing and natural landscapes / Marco Mencagli and Marco Nieri ; translated by Jamie Richards.

  • Mencagli, Marco
Date:
[2019]
  • Books

About this work

Also known as

Terapia segreta degli alberi. English

Description

Our connection to nature is deeply rooted in the history of our evolution. And yet, we have less contact with green space now than ever, and our stress and anxiety levels are at an all-time high. "The secret therapy of trees" helps us rediscover the restorative value of our natural environment and presents the science behind green therapies like forest bathing and bioenergetic landscapes, explaining which are the most effective and how to put them into practice to achieve the best possible results. Studies have shown that increased exposure to green spaces can result in a regulated heartbeat, lowered blood pressure, reduced aggressiveness, improved memory skills and cognitive function, and a healthier immune system. Just one visit to a forest can be beneficial (hint: monoterpenes, the natural essential oils in plants, have numerous positive effects on health), and even a mindful walk through a seminatural park can alleviate physical and psychological stress.

Publication/Creation

New York : Rodale, [2019]

Physical description

212 pages : black and white illustrations ; 22 cm

Edition

First U.S. edition.

Notes

"Originally published in Italy by Sperling & Kupfer Editori S.p.A in 2017."

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references (pages 183-203) and index.

Contents

Nature's imprint: is it truly forever? -- Is nature's appeal fading? -- Stress, immune defenses, and the experience of nature -- The therapeutic landscape -- Forest bathing -- Negative ions and natural environments -- The bioenergetic landscape -- Air-purifying indoor plants.

Language note

In English, translated from Italian.

Languages

Where to find it

  • LocationStatus
    Medical Collection
    WB541 2019M53s
    Open shelves

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Identifiers

ISBN

  • 9781984824141
  • 1984824147