Amazing information! I know NutritionFacts often references the Adventist Health Studies. Here is a 1902 quote from a famous Adventist author about the health-giving properties of trees: “There are life-giving properties in the balsam of the pine, in the fragrance of the cedar and the fir. And there are other trees that are health-promoting. Let no such trees be ruthlessly cut down. Cherish them where they are abundant, and plant more where there are but few.” - Ellen G. White
@cairylester I'm familiar with her work. I'm just now finishing up a health presentation that includes that quote and the topic of forest bathing. It's part three of a series called "EDEN - God's Magnificent Outdoor Automatic Healthcare System". Part-3 will be subtitled "Treating Cancer Eden's Way".
I knew immediately what the title meant when I read it. I leave my cell behind during my morning walks on the trails. I can feel the stress melt away. It definitely a spiritual thing for me!!
I grew up surrounded by orange groves. The smell of orange blossoms is such a wonderful, powerful aroma that when I just imagine smelling it, I feel my happy endorphins doing their happy dance!
We moved our family away from the city to a 10acres block with pine trees in forested areas. It’s been 8 years growing most of our own veg and my immune system is the strongest it’s ever been. No more seasonal flu and colds
I have no doubt that the fragrance from plants is healing .. I do believe there’s more to the health benefits of bathing in a forest though such as “grounding”.. I have a grounding mat that I use daily and the instant I touch it with my feet .. it’s like every cell in my body is released from all stress . It’s why so many people also find a shower or bath so soothing .. if you are standing in water that is touching the drain - you are grounded..
Questions: How long do you need to be in the forest, or use the essential oils, for it to have this effect? 8 hours? 5 hours? 1 hour? And, is there a minimal and optimal number of hours for there to be an effect? For instance, if you need 3 hours for an effect, does 8 hours make the effect more pronounced, or do you reach your optimal effect at the 3-hour exposure?
A book I read by the author of one of the studies Dr. Greger cited (Qing Li's Forest Bathing) said that two hours in the forest is ideal since any longer than that just nets you the same effect, although you should start to feel the effects after 20 minutes
What’s crazy is all the carbon capture projects governments and companies want to implement. Why not just plant trees? Zero downsides and win win in every way.
After watching this I am even more glad to be the person who walks my family doctorˋs dog through the woods 4 days a week (my doctor is a kind man without any clue about good nutrition 😉 who prefers to keep it this way 🤔). The dog and I are the winner 😊
@@m0L3ify Fortunately I live about 40 minutes from the mountains and 40 minutes from the beach. Been going to the beach every weekend (even though it's fall now) and I feel better afterwards. I call it my vitamin SEA. Wonder what the effects of saltwater air has on the body? Not to mention 'earthing' while sitting on the sand. But, I will be heading to the mountains soon!
One thing that doesn't quite connect: in the previous video we saw that even thinking about getting to go to the forest may have a beneficial effect like actually going to the forest. Clearly no pinene involved in that scenario.
You teased about Moringa being bad a month ago and I haven’t seen the video yet? Also when are you publishing the marijuana series(I only saw one video). Keep up the good work!!!!
I'm very lucky to live next to small area of pine trees on top of hill in my city (Wellington) I got up there around sunset, and I see maybe one other person. It is so spiritual and uplifting for me, just listening to my music. Nature is good for the soul - and the body apparently!
We live in a 100% plantbased community and we currently live in a jungle and are moving to a 15 acre property with several homes. It would be amazing if you could do some studies on our community to see how our health as 100% a plantbased community in a rain forest/ jungle! Let me know what you think?
I like the health facts you present. On your statement about evolving over millions years, and even though presented as fact in our schools, the theory of evolution still remains a theory - not a fact. Cheers
Thank you Dr. Michael for the valuable information. I learned a lot from your videos. I have non nutrition related question. What technology (software) do you use to create your videos? I am a teacher and I like the way how you present the information, and I think it is a good method for virtual and distance learning.
Have you ever wondered how awesome it would be to chat with a tipsy Dr. Greger at a bar about forest bathing? Play the video at 0.5x :-) (discovered this while taking notes)
I watch this video the most & just realized today that my fav fragrance (hinoki cypress) is listed which gives me an amazing feel everyday. Try a sample of hinoki by monocle-X-comme-des-garcons or hinoki shower gel by Le-Labo.
So Michael, This begs the question, are there any studies where cortisol levels are lowered by some proven intervention (ex. Having subjects vigorously exercise on a treadmill in the presence of...) in conjunction with the essential oils intervention already proven efficacious to see if, or to r/o if, that is the magic combo? Thank you SO much for your amazing life's work!!!
can you smell and see trees in a park? Yes you can - so it does probably have an effect and probably a lower effect, similar to the hotel with tree aroma or potentially bigger.
@@Doihavetochoosemynam "tree with a hint of gasoline" is my favourite aroma ...somehow that might actually be true...needle tree essential oil is kinda lit and for some reason i also like the smell of diesel (despite not actually liking cars whatsoever) 😳send help
Hi Dr. Greger! Big fan of your work! I have a type of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome where my glutamine is being replaced by lysine. What are the best sources of glutamine on a vegan diet? Thanks!
I am healthy 63 year old . Hike on trails breathing fresh healthy air in Alaska . Live in rural property .Never get colds or any communical diseases . However my neutrophils are ,always low.alll my life! . Blood,work last week showed 1379 neutrophil cells. Should be within 1550 to 1780cells/I'm. Should I be worried ?
well one should consider that walking, sunlight and the aromas/pine pollens inhaled are all working together! Go outside and play like your Mama told you
I have an small booklet from 1976 in Swedish called "The Old Herb Man's 25 Wonderful Healing Plants". Yes, isn't it a cute! According to this a professor B Tokin in the Soviet union studied the affects of phutoncides in plants on different deseases. He used RAW ONION PASTE because of the extra richness of phutoncides in onions. So therefore it turned out it isn't only the vitamin C that is beneficial to fight the cold but rather the phutoncides. Love lots! Kicki
Getting away from the insanity and artificialities of the current socio-economic system and all the stressors that the system creates.. also improves health. We should really spend most of our in nature but unnecessary jobs force us to abuse our bodies instead. Sunlight, aromas, fresh air, beneficial microbes and more essential health promoting factors... it's a crime that people are being denied healthy living.
Hi, Oliver Khoo! That is a great question, but it does not appear to have been studied, so unfortunately we do not know the answer. As Dr. Greger likes to say, "We don't know, until we put it to the test." That said, I suspect that, although the plants may be different, they may have similar benefits. It seems unlikely to be harmful, at least. I hope that helps! -Christine Kestner, MS, CNS, LDN, NutritionFacts.org Health Support Volunteer
Probably increase stress, which would increase levels of cortisol in the body, which would lower the activity of NKC. So leave your phone at home or in the car whenever possible. :)
Beware, not everyone will benefit. Trees give off pollen and a miasma of toxic chemicals (to ward off insects), I can’t go anywhere with trees in the early part of the year. That said pine trees seem to do good.
You can create your own mini indoor forest by bringing plants into your home. There are many that help detoxify pollutants found in indoor air, from cooking, personal products, and off-gassing furniture, paint, textiles, etc. Here's a link to get you started "The Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA | The Healthy" www.thehealthy.com/home/plants-to-detoxify-your-home/
They’re not your forests! People should be allowed the freedom to roam wherever they want, whenever they want. They’re no less entitled to be there than you are.
@@maximus5687 Sorry I did not edit my post to assuage a trolling literalist. My post was about the absurdity of wearing a mask in the woods. It was not about forestry ownership. Can you show me where in my post I said non residents could not roam through New Hampshire forests?
The danger in any health advice is that people get way too focused on one thing. On defeating one gremlin or bad guy. Or ramping some ostensibly healthy or beneficial thing up to the nth degree. There's real balance needed in all of this. A great centering, a harmonious medium. Besides, I've got some trees for you to smell right here. G doesn't like the most beneficial plant on the planet though. He still thinks it's bad for you. What's bad for us are the chemical fertilizers and pesticides being sprayed on our plants and dropped in the soil which can make a vegan diet deadly. You can smoke dried spinach leaves and tell me all about how bad spinach is for me too. Doesn't have dip to do with the spinach. But boy do we love to demonize cannabis. So dumb man.
Amazing information! I know NutritionFacts often references the Adventist Health Studies. Here is a 1902 quote from a famous Adventist author about the health-giving properties of trees: “There are life-giving properties in the balsam of the pine, in the fragrance of the cedar and the fir. And there are other trees that are health-promoting. Let no such trees be ruthlessly cut down. Cherish them where they are abundant, and plant more where there are but few.” - Ellen G. White
@cairylester I'm familiar with her work. I'm just now finishing up a health presentation that includes that quote and the topic of forest bathing. It's part three of a series called "EDEN - God's Magnificent Outdoor Automatic Healthcare System". Part-3 will be subtitled "Treating Cancer Eden's Way".
I knew immediately what the title meant when I read it. I leave my cell behind during my morning walks on the trails. I can feel the stress melt away. It definitely a spiritual thing for me!!
placebo
@@aarushchaubey516wow calling something placebo makes it placebo
@@fmartin59 huh
@@fmartin59 How much would you bet that this poster is mansplaining?
I grew up surrounded by orange groves. The smell of orange blossoms is such a wonderful, powerful aroma that when I just imagine smelling it, I feel my happy endorphins doing their happy dance!
This is fascinating
Amazing how interconnected with mother nature we are!
Because we are nature
We moved our family away from the city to a 10acres block with pine trees in forested areas. It’s been 8 years growing most of our own veg and my immune system is the strongest it’s ever been. No more seasonal flu and colds
I’m lucky to live in the forest 🌲🙏🏻
wow, please can you cover more information regarding essential oils and their anti-cancer effects please, thanks. The research in this area is amazing
I have no doubt that the fragrance from plants is healing .. I do believe there’s more to the health benefits of bathing in a forest though such as “grounding”..
I have a grounding mat that I use daily and the instant I touch it with my feet .. it’s like every cell in my body is released from all stress . It’s why so many people also find a shower or bath so soothing .. if you are standing in water that is touching the drain - you are grounded..
I live near a big, old, forest. Even the part you drive through makes you feel better if you put the windows down :)
I'm a simple man. I see Dr G. I press like.
Simple everything is the best. Good to see you here Florian. Happy new year/Bonne année.
@@mikeskylark1594 Classic haha
@@StoryeTime Bonne année! :-)
Amazing research. And I wouldn't have known about it without Dr. G and the all the lovely folks at NF.org
Oh, I like eucalyptus and pine fragrance!
Questions: How long do you need to be in the forest, or use the essential oils, for it to have this effect? 8 hours? 5 hours? 1 hour? And, is there a minimal and optimal number of hours for there to be an effect? For instance, if you need 3 hours for an effect, does 8 hours make the effect more pronounced, or do you reach your optimal effect at the 3-hour exposure?
A book I read by the author of one of the studies Dr. Greger cited (Qing Li's Forest Bathing) said that two hours in the forest is ideal since any longer than that just nets you the same effect, although you should start to feel the effects after 20 minutes
@@bluebasset8738 Thanks so much!
Are the effects the same in the winter as in the summer?
I feel like the winter is even better with even more negative ions in the air,but I haven't watched the video yet...🍃
Awesome! I know I feel my best when I am in the mountains. Looking forward to checking this video out! Happy MLK JR day everyone!🍃🌲
Love the smell of Eucalyptus & Lemongrass 🌿
All the more reason to start planting trees and create your own forest where you live
All the more reasons to stop animal agriculture and reforest the farmland. As if we didn't have enough of reasons to do so.
What’s crazy is all the carbon capture projects governments and companies want to implement. Why not just plant trees? Zero downsides and win win in every way.
I will give this a try. Thanks for the inspiration to get outdoors. I just got to find a forest nearby.
Thanks for your great work, much appreciated!
After watching this I am even more glad to be the person who walks my family doctorˋs dog through the woods 4 days a week (my doctor is a kind man without any clue about good nutrition 😉 who prefers to keep it this way 🤔). The dog and I are the winner 😊
Now, I wonder if pine-sol paid for any of the findings..... Big pine-sol at it again. I'll definitely be diffusing some pine oil now.
😂
😂😂😂
File under: “no downside” interventions.
There’s always the possibility of getting Lyme disease from a tick (cue Debbie Downer theme 😝)
If you don't live near a forest you might have to drive a long way to get to one
@@m0L3ify Fortunately I live about 40 minutes from the mountains and 40 minutes from the beach. Been going to the beach every weekend (even though it's fall now) and I feel better afterwards. I call it my vitamin SEA. Wonder what the effects of saltwater air has on the body? Not to mention 'earthing' while sitting on the sand. But, I will be heading to the mountains soon!
"BREEEEATHING IN THAT GOOD-ASS PRANA BABY!!! And we ain't even had breakfast yet... Can I get a Hellooooo there? Heh."
The cat down the road said yes!
Out in the heart of nature every day ❤️🌲😊
One thing that doesn't quite connect: in the previous video we saw that even thinking about getting to go to the forest may have a beneficial effect like actually going to the forest. Clearly no pinene involved in that scenario.
Probably the cortisol effect in that case. As he said, it's likely a combination of factors.
Well studies shown even pics of trees have an effect so could be a visualisation thing,
What about going into a winter forest ?
He missed an opportunity to say
"Essential oils might really be essential!"
You teased about Moringa being bad a month ago and I haven’t seen the video yet? Also when are you publishing the marijuana series(I only saw one video). Keep up the good work!!!!
This is so interesting and easy to do! Thank you for your important work!
this is amazing! so is it safe to use on a oil diffuser trees oils????
It appears so.
I'm very lucky to live next to small area of pine trees on top of hill in my city (Wellington) I got up there around sunset, and I see maybe one other person. It is so spiritual and uplifting for me, just listening to my music.
Nature is good for the soul - and the body apparently!
This is incredible! Thanks!
I think I have known this for a long time, interesting to have it explained scientifically.
Off for a walk in the piñons 😋
Would walking in a forest during north east winters have the same effect?
Amazing! Thanks for sharing!!
As always, thank you for sharing your research.
We live in a 100% plantbased community and we currently live in a jungle and are moving to a 15 acre property with several homes. It would be amazing if you could do some studies on our community to see how our health as 100% a plantbased community in a rain forest/ jungle! Let me know what you think?
The fragrance of trees combined with the negative ions produced by the forest, a killer combo...
I like the health facts you present. On your statement about evolving over millions years, and even though presented as fact in our schools, the theory of evolution still remains a theory - not a fact. Cheers
I want to sign up for this study!
Thank you Dr. Michael for the valuable information. I learned a lot from your videos.
I have non nutrition related question. What technology (software) do you use to create your videos? I am a teacher and I like the way how you present the information, and I think it is a good method for virtual and distance learning.
Thank you for this video.
I wonder if essential oil from pine and fir can help
Gotta go out into nature!!!
Remember who created it all to complement everything with each other
It's not that forests have an inherent immune-boosting effect it's that urban and even suburban life is so toxic by comparison.
Ok that is not what I thought by forest bathing
Dr. Greger is so handsome in a nerdy kind of way.
Interesting! Thank you.
This is incredible
Have you ever wondered how awesome it would be to chat with a tipsy Dr. Greger at a bar about forest bathing? Play the video at 0.5x :-) (discovered this while taking notes)
I watch this video the most & just realized today that my fav fragrance (hinoki cypress) is listed which gives me an amazing feel everyday. Try a sample of hinoki by monocle-X-comme-des-garcons or hinoki shower gel by Le-Labo.
I'm very into this
Maravillosa nuestra Madre Naturaleza...Vix Medicatrix Naturae
Cool...love all the videos thanks 😊
Great topic thank you!
So Michael, This begs the question, are there any studies where cortisol levels are lowered by some proven intervention (ex. Having subjects vigorously exercise on a treadmill in the presence of...) in conjunction with the essential oils intervention already proven efficacious to see if, or to r/o if, that is the magic combo? Thank you SO much for your amazing life's work!!!
forest: works
city: doesnt work
park: ???
🤔🤔🤔
can you smell and see trees in a park? Yes you can - so it does probably have an effect and probably a lower effect, similar to the hotel with tree aroma or potentially bigger.
@@Doihavetochoosemynam "tree with a hint of gasoline" is my favourite aroma
...somehow that might actually be true...needle tree essential oil is kinda lit and for some reason i also like the smell of diesel (despite not actually liking cars whatsoever) 😳send help
Beautiful
Hi Dr. Greger! Big fan of your work! I have a type of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome where my glutamine is being replaced by lysine. What are the best sources of glutamine on a vegan diet? Thanks!
How big does it have to be? I've got woody areas I walk through but it would be pushing it to call them forests?
I am healthy 63 year old . Hike on trails breathing fresh healthy air in Alaska . Live in rural property .Never get colds or any communical diseases . However my neutrophils are ,always low.alll my life! . Blood,work last week showed
1379 neutrophil cells. Should be within 1550 to 1780cells/I'm. Should I be worried ?
What about drinking spruce beer?
So true!!
Thanks!
Nice work....
Sometimes science shows you the way. Other times you just know stuff and science follows along afterwards with its explanation.
* omg is there anybody on this app that doesn't like hiking? *
What about loading your house with plants??
What about if I have trees in my backyard and I open the window for some fresh air? Does that work too. lol
Awesome dude
well one should consider that walking, sunlight and the aromas/pine pollens inhaled are all working together! Go outside and play like your Mama told you
Life is like a box of Chocolates! Forest G. Love your Mother and she Loves us Back.
I have an small booklet from 1976 in Swedish called "The Old Herb Man's 25 Wonderful Healing Plants". Yes, isn't it a cute! According to this a professor B Tokin in the Soviet union studied the affects of phutoncides in plants on different deseases. He used RAW ONION PASTE because of the extra richness of phutoncides in onions. So therefore it turned out it isn't only the vitamin C that is beneficial to fight the cold but rather the phutoncides. Love lots! Kicki
Effects *
Getting away from the insanity and artificialities of the current socio-economic system and all the stressors that the system creates.. also improves health. We should really spend most of our in nature but unnecessary jobs force us to abuse our bodies instead. Sunlight, aromas, fresh air, beneficial microbes and more essential health promoting factors... it's a crime that people are being denied healthy living.
Does this apply to Rain forest, because we don't have pine and eucalyptus tree in rain forest.
Hi, Oliver Khoo! That is a great question, but it does not appear to have been studied, so unfortunately we do not know the answer. As Dr. Greger likes to say, "We don't know, until we put it to the test." That said, I suspect that, although the plants may be different, they may have similar benefits. It seems unlikely to be harmful, at least. I hope that helps!
-Christine Kestner, MS, CNS, LDN, NutritionFacts.org Health Support Volunteer
Wow!
Just logical
I checked it wasn't April 1st, when I saw the video title.
What if you bring your iphone, on which you get email/news/calls??
Probably increase stress, which would increase levels of cortisol in the body, which would lower the activity of NKC.
So leave your phone at home or in the car whenever possible. :)
This is why I like to put on my night vision goggles and stalk around naked in my neighbor's woods at night.
I already saw that on Dr. Berg's channel
This guy needs to be the next Bill Nye
I'm a beach girl myself. Far fewer unexplained disappearances!
💗💗💗💗💗
Id buy some forest air but the Spaceballs keep sucking it all up
Beware, not everyone will benefit.
Trees give off pollen and a miasma of toxic chemicals (to ward off insects), I can’t go anywhere with trees in the early part of the year.
That said pine trees seem to do good.
Aroma therapy?!
l wonder if it wood oops, l mean would, be helpful to bring a tree branch home with us?
You can create your own mini indoor forest by bringing plants into your home. There are many that help detoxify pollutants found in indoor air, from cooking, personal products, and off-gassing furniture, paint, textiles, etc. Here's a link to get you started "The Best Air-Cleaning Plants, According to NASA | The Healthy" www.thehealthy.com/home/plants-to-detoxify-your-home/
Forest bathing can get you arrested for indecent exposure!
Well stop at the gas station to mitigate illegal exposure friend
In New Hampshire you can see the many invaders from Massachusetts walking through our forests with their masks on.
They’re not your forests! People should be allowed the freedom to roam wherever they want, whenever they want. They’re no less entitled to be there than you are.
@@maximus5687 Sorry I did not edit my post to assuage a trolling literalist. My post was about the absurdity of wearing a mask in the woods. It was not about forestry ownership. Can you show me where in my post I said non residents could not roam through New Hampshire forests?
Masks on! LOL
Put on your tie dye and HUG a TREE . 😊
dr greger be like "what is this nature thing they speak of"
The danger in any health advice is that people get way too focused on one thing. On defeating one gremlin or bad guy. Or ramping some ostensibly healthy or beneficial thing up to the nth degree. There's real balance needed in all of this. A great centering, a harmonious medium.
Besides, I've got some trees for you to smell right here. G doesn't like the most beneficial plant on the planet though. He still thinks it's bad for you. What's bad for us are the chemical fertilizers and pesticides being sprayed on our plants and dropped in the soil which can make a vegan diet deadly. You can smoke dried spinach leaves and tell me all about how bad spinach is for me too. Doesn't have dip to do with the spinach. But boy do we love to demonize cannabis. So dumb man.
Air is great, and at the same time, remove your shoes and connect w the earth and get GROUNDED! Removes negative electricity...
please check out our video on essential oils - it will blow your mind
Plant a tree
Have you ever even been to a forest? Here in Canada, mosquitoes would pick you up and carry you away.... but more importantly, do you even lift bro?
Forests are dirty, they need to bathe more.