stackyFACTSTaking a walk in the woods is a surprisingly aggressive immunological intervention.
Taking a walk in the woods is a surprisingly aggressive immunological intervention. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, exposes humans to phytoncides—antimicrobial essential oils emitted by trees like the Hinoki cypress. Inhaling these airborne chemicals dramatically spikes the blood concentration and aggressive activity of human Natural Killer (NK) cells, providing a scientifically verified, massive boost to the body's native tumor-fighting capabilities.
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