Shinrin-yoku / Forest Bathing
by Elizabeth Tillar
Title
Shinrin-yoku / Forest Bathing
Artist
Elizabeth Tillar
Medium
Photograph - Photograph
Description
Shinrin-yoku = a Japanese term meaning "forest bathing."
"The idea being that spending time in the forest and natural areas is good preventative medicine, since it lowers stress, which causes or exacerbates some of our most intractable health issues. As MNN's Catie Leary details, this isn't just a nice idea -- there's science behind it: 'The "magic" behind forest bathing boils down to the naturally produced allelochemic substances known as phytoncides, which are kind of like pheromones for plants. Their job is to help ward off pesky insects and slow the growth of fungi and bacteria. When humans are exposed to phytoncides, these chemicals are scientifically proven to lower blood pressure, relieve stress and boost the growth of cancer-fighting white blood cells. Some common examples of plants that give off phytoncides include garlic, onion, pine, tea tree and oak, which makes sense considering their potent aromas'."
Web Source: Mother Nature Network
http://www.mnn.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/blogs/7-cultural-concepts-we-dont-have-in-the-us
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July 4th, 2016
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Comments (22)
Elizabeth Tillar
Reynold, thank you so much for discovering this image, hidden away in the photos of past summers. I love the Japanese concept, which seems to apply well to this. woodland setting!
Reynold Jay
Very creative and colorful artwork! Love your galleries. Nice work Elizabeth. f/l FAVORITE!
Elizabeth Tillar
Thank you very much for featuring my work in the group New England Photography, Liz!
Nancy Kane Chapman
Exquisite! Love being in this forest of young trees. My son taught at Dartmouth for two years and he shared many sunsets but no trees. You capture the beauty of New Hampshire in all of your work. F/L++
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Nancy, thank you for your really lovely comment on this piece and for your great compliment on my images of New Hampshire! Glad to know you have a close connection to this state. I very much appreciate the favorite, also!
Anita Faye
Beautiful work Elizabeth and informative description! lfp
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Anita, thank you very much for your wonderful response to this image and the favorite!
Marcia Colelli
Very nice capture of this wooded scene. Nice green tones. L/F
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Marcia, thank you for your lovely response to this image and the favorite!
Melly Terpening
Gorgeous capture, Elizabeth. Love the green. FL
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Melly, thank you very much for your lovely response to this image and the favorite!
Carol Japp
This is a fabulous shot Elizabeth!!! The colours, the mood, the atmosphere, the hint of mystery!! All wonderful! Great work! l/f
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Carol, thank you very much for your detailed and wonderful comment. I very much appreciate it and the favorite!
Art Di
Wonderful artwork! l/f
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Di, thank you very much for your great response to this image! And many thanks for the favorite!
Elizabeth Tillar
John, thank you very much for featuring this work in the group Images That Excite You! I very much appreciate your support.
Miroslava Jurcik
That's a beautiful green forest and I definitely love forest bathing, very interesting , thank you for including that !! l/f
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Miroslava, thank you ever so much for your wonderful comment; I am so happy that you like the image and the description about 'forest bathing'. Many thanks for the favorite!
Felix Lai
Fabulous capture, love the title, great shot! l/f
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Felix, thank you so much for your enthusiastic response to this image and the favorite! So glad you like the title, too!
Stephanie Moore
Such a beautiful place, Elizabeth - lovely and green - f/v
Elizabeth Tillar replied:
Stephanie, thank you very much for your lovely comment and the favorite! I am very pleased that you like this woodland scene!
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