the science
forest immersion
Phytoncides have antibacterial and antifungal qualities which help plants fight disease. When people breathe in these chemicals, our bodies respond by increasing the number and activity of a type of white blood cell called natural killer cells or NK. These cells kill tumor- and virus-infected cells in our bodies. (re-word)
art therapy
Art therapy can help people express themselves more freely, improve their mental health, and improve interpersonal relationships. The basis of art therapy is established on the idea that people can recover and feel better via artistic expression.
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9472646/
the active ingredients of a holistic treatment
the treatment itself, the setting and sounds in which its given, the empathy of the host and how they communicate with the participant—the words they use and how they speak to them
all contribute to the restoration of wellness in a participant (re-word)
nature’s sounds
Research shows that different types of sounds affect us in different ways, and nature sounds such as birds chirping and natural water running have an incredible impact on our mood and overall well-being.
Compared to other sounds, nature sounds return our nervous systems back to baseline levels much quicker—they have a direct physiological effects because of our evolutionary adaptations to them. (re-word)
the power of empathy
empathy not only calms us, but can also stimulate the production of oxytocin—which has been shown to impact cardiovascular function by reducing blood pressure, and boost immune function. (re-word)
talk about how healing workshops and retreat settings promote empathy by cultivating a safe environment
mindfulness
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sources
New York State Department of Environmental Conservation
Why Woo Woo Works
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9472646/