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A Review of Field Experiments on the Effect of Forest Bathing on Anxiety and Heart Rate Variability

A Review of Field Experiments on the Effect of Forest Bathing on Anxiety and Heart Rate Variability

Many studies have explored the physiological and psychological benefits of the Japanese nature therapy practice of “shinrinyoku,” known in the West as forest bathing. This review article has narrowed its focus to include the most recent literature about the beneficial effects of forest bathing on heart rate variability, expressed as an increase in InHF, indicating activation of the parasympathetic nervous system and also its effect on reducing...

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shinrin-yoku, anxiety, heart rate variability, forest bathing
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Material Type:
Open (Access) Journal-Article
Date Added to MERLOT:
May 31, 2021
Date Modified in MERLOT:
May 31, 2021
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Nancyruth Leibold
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College Upper Division, Graduate School, Professional
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internet access
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English
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