Algunos beneficios de darte un “baño de bosque” (Forest Bathing)

Algunos beneficios de darte un “baño de bosque”

(Forest Bathing)

Natalia Román, subiendo al Pilatus (Lucerna, Suiza)

CAMINAR POR UN BOSQUE...

Refuerza tu sistema inmunológico

Aumenta la actividad de tus células Natural Killer y te protege del cáncer

Reduce tu presión arterial

Reduce tu glucemia si eres diabético tipo 2

Reduce tu cortisol y tu estrés

Mejora tu humor y tu estado de ánimo

Aumenta tu capacidad de concentración, incluso en niños con TDAH

Acelera tu recuperación tras una cirugía o una enfermedad

Aumenta tu nivel de energía

Mejora tu sueño, lo que a la vez mejora tu sistema inmune

Bibliografía sobre la ciencia que apoya estos beneficios:

• Akers, A., Barton, J., Cossey, R., Gainsford, P., Griffin, M., Mikleright, D. (2012). Visual Color Perception in Green Exercise: Positive Effects on Mood and Perceived Exertion. Environmental Science and Technology. 46(16):8661-8666.
• Barton, J., Pretty, J. (2010). What is the Best Dose of Nature and Green Exercise for Improving Mental Health? A Multi-Study Analysis. Environmental Science and Technology. 44: 3947-3955.
• Berman, M. G., Jonides, J., Kaplan, Stephen. (2008). The Cognitive Benefits of Interacting With Nature. Psychological Science. 19: 1207-1212.
• Donovan, G. Butry, D. Michael, Y., Prestemon, J., Liebhold,A., Gatziolis, D., Mao, M. (2013). The Relationship Between Trees and Human Health: Evidence from the Spread of the EAB. American Journal of Preventive Medicine. 44(2):139-45.
• Kuo, F. E., Taylor, A. F. (2004) A Potential Natural Treatment for Attention-Deficit /Hyperactivity Disorder: Evidence From a National Study. American Journal of Public Health. 94(9): 1580-1586.
• Lee, J., Park, B.-J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Ohra, T., Kagawa, T., Miyazaki, Y. (2011). Effect of Forest Bathing on Physiological and Psychological Responses in Young Japanese Male Subjects. Public Health. 125(2): 93-100.
• Li, Q. (2010). Effect of Forest Bathing Trips on Human Immune Function. Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine. 15(1): 9-17.
• Li Q, Kobayashi M, Wakayama Y,Inagaki H, Katsumata M, Hirata Y, Hirata K, Shimizu T, Kawada T, Park BJ, Ohira T, Kagawa T, Miyazaki Y. (2009).Effect of Phytoncide from Trees on Human Natural Killer Cell Function. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology. 22(4):951-959.
• Li, Q., Morimoto, K., Nakadai, A., Inagaki, H., Katsumata, M., Shimizu, T., Hirata, Y., Hirata, K., Suzuki, H., Miyazaki, Y., Kagawa, T., Koyama, Y., Ohira, T., Takayama, N., Krensky, A.M., Kawada, T., (2007). Forest Bathing Enhances Human Natural Killer Activity and Expression of Anti-Cancer Proteins. International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology. 20(2 Suppl 2):3-8.
• Li, Q., Nakadai, A., Matsushima, H., Miyazaki, Y., Krensky, A., Kawada, T., Morimoto, K. (2006) Phytoncides (Wood Essential Oils) Induce Human Natural Killer Cell Activity. Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology, 28:319-333.
• Maller, C., Henderson-Wilson, C., Pryor, A., Prosser, L., Moore, M. (2008) Healthy Parks, Healthy People: The Health Benefits of Contact with Nature in a Park Context. A review of relevant literature. 2nd edition. Parks Victoria.
• Ohtsuka, Y., Yabunaka, N., Takayama, S. (1998). Shinrin-Yoku (Forest-Air Bathing and Walking) Effectively Decreases Blood Glucose Levels in Diabetic Patients. International Journal of Biometeorology. 41(3):125-7.
• Park, B.-J., Furuya, K., Kasetani, T., Takayama, N., Kagawa, T., Miyazaki, Y. (2011). Relationship Between Psychological Responses and Physical Environments in Forest Settings. Landscape and Urban Planning. 102(1): 24-32.
• Park, B.-J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Kasetani, T., Kagawa, T., Miyazaki, Y. (2010). The Physiological Effects of Shinrin-Yoku (Taking in the Forest Atmosphere or Forest Bathing): Evidence from Field Experiments in 24 Forests Across Japan. Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine. 15(1):18-26.
• Tsunetsugu, Y., Park, B., Miyazaki, Y. (2010). Trends in Research Related to "Shinrin-Yoku" (Taking in the Forest Atmosphere or Forest Bathing) in Japan. Environmental Health and Preventative Medicine. 15(1): 27-37.

Bosques Urbanos

• Aspinall, P., Mavros, P., Coyne, R., Roe, J. (2012). The Urban Brain: Analyzing Outdoor Physical Activity with Mobile EEG. British Journal of Sports Medicine.
• Hanson, P., Frank, M., Bowyer, J., Bratkovich, S., Fernholz, K., Howe, J., Groot, H., Pepke, E. (2016). The Human Health and Social Beneffits of Urban Forests. Dovetail Partners.
• Lee, J., Park, B.-J., Tsunetsugu, Y., Kagawa, T., Miyazaki, Y. (2009). Restorative Effects of Viewing Real Forest Landscapes, Based on a Comparison with Urban Landscapes. Scandinavian Journal of Forest Research. 24(3): 227-234.
• Maas, J., Verheij, R., Groenewegen, P., de Vries, S., Spreeuwenberg, P. (2006). Greenspace, Urbanity, and Health: How Strong is the Relation? Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health. 60(7): 587-592.
• Thompson, C. W., Roe, J., Aspinall, P., Mitchell, R., Clow, A., Miller, D. (2012) More Green Space is Linked to Less Stress in Deprived Communities: Evidence from Salivary Cortisol Patterns. Landscape and Urban Planning. 105(3): 221-229.
• Tsunetsugu, Y., Lee, L., Park, B.-J., Tyrväinen, L., Kagawa,T., Miyazaki, Y. (2013) Physiological and Psychological Effects of Viewing Urban Forest Landscapes Assessed by Multiple Measurements. Landscape and Urban Planning. 113: 90-93.

Ancianos y Niños

• Mao G.X., Cao, Y.B., Lan, X.G., He, Z.H., Chen, Z.M., Wang, Y.Z., Hu, X.L., Lv, Y.D., Wang, G.F., Yan, J. (2012). Therapeutic Effect of Forest Bathing on Human Hypertension in the Elderly. Journal of Cardiology. 60:495-502.
• Taylor, A. F., Kuo, F. E. (2009). Children with Attention Deficits Concentrate Better After a Walk in the Park. Journal of Attention Disorders. 12(5): 402-409.