The Benefits of Forest Bathing

The Benefits of Forest Bathing

Wellness
Forest bathing is a wonderful practice that costs absolutely nothing but your own time and attention. Isn’t that incredible? The benefits are potentially immense. To give you a head start on what this practice is... and how to try it, we’ve condensed a very informative Time Magazine article below. When you are ready to give it a shot, check out South Shore Trails for a new, quiet spot to explore. There are over 170+ trails listed for the South Shore. What is Forest Bathing In Japan, we practice something called forest bathing, or shinrin-yoku. Shinrin in Japanese means “forest,” and yoku means “bath.” So shinrin-yoku means bathing in the forest atmosphere, or taking in the forest through our senses. This is not exercise, or hiking, or jogging. It is simply...
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Health + Wellness Podcasts

Health + Wellness Podcasts

Wellness
Here's the predicament. You are interested in health and wellness... but don't have the time to sit and read relevant articles. Health and wellness podcasts are a great way to learn new things… and perhaps encourage you to move a little more. There are podcasts about nearly every topic imaginable. We love how you can incorporate them into your daily routine and still knock some items off your to-do list.  But - they can be overwhelming given how many options there are in the universe 🙂 Prevention Magazine published an article with 25 suggestions for great health and wellness podcasts. We’ve helped you out a bit more and culled it down to our top 12 health and wellness podcasts. So take a listen and let us know what you think....
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