2017
DOI: 10.3390/ijerph14080851
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Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy: A State-of-the-Art Review

Abstract: Background: Current literature supports the comprehensive health benefits of exposure to nature and green environments on human systems. The aim of this state-of-the-art review is to elucidate empirical research conducted on the physiological and psychological effects of Shinrin-Yoku (or Forest Bathing) in transcontinental Japan and China. Furthermore, we aim to encourage healthcare professionals to conduct longitudinal research in Western cultures regarding the clinically therapeutic effects of Shinrin-Yoku a… Show more

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“…The biophilia hypothesis proposes that seeking out connections with other forms of life is an innate human trait [4], and spending time in nature has long been thought to have benefits for human health [5]. Although a number of theories exist, greenness is generally thought to affect health through the following domains: reducing harm (mitigating exposures to heat, noise, and air pollution), relieving mental and physiologic stress, and promoting healthful activities such as exercise and socializing [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…The biophilia hypothesis proposes that seeking out connections with other forms of life is an innate human trait [4], and spending time in nature has long been thought to have benefits for human health [5]. Although a number of theories exist, greenness is generally thought to affect health through the following domains: reducing harm (mitigating exposures to heat, noise, and air pollution), relieving mental and physiologic stress, and promoting healthful activities such as exercise and socializing [3].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…On a vu aussi grandir l'intérêt porté au développement urbain et son influence sur la santé et le bien-être humains, dont le point de départ a été la critique de l'étalement urbain [39]. Au Japon et en Corée du Sud, la pratique répandue des bains de forêt (shinrin-yoku), qui consistent à se rendre en forêt afin d'y bénéficier de bienfaits pour sa santé, est allée de pair avec un élargissement du domaine de la recherche [52].…”
Section: Un Domaine De Recherche Qui Connaît Une Croissance Exponentiunclassified
“…Jang et al [64], qui ont également analysé des études rédigées en japonais et coréen, ont passé en revue la plupart des articles de recherche, soit plus d'une centaine d'articles et ont de surcroît effectué une méta-analyse. Hansen et al [52] ont analysé 64 études alors que les autres revues de la littérature scientifique ont couvert moins de 40 études et ne disposaient donc pas d'une base suffisante pour faire une méta-analyse. Certaines revues ont une portée très large et couvrent la plupart des catégories d'interventions par la nature [4,64].…”
Section: Interventions Thérapeutiquesunclassified
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