Have you ever felt a deeper sense of calm after a walk in the forest, a sense of grounding after breathing in that earthy scent? There’s real science behind it: soil microbes are quietly working to boost your mood, support your immune system, and nurture your inner calm.
Mood-Boosting Bacteria: Soil holds Mycobacterium vaccae, a bacterium shown to boost serotonin — the “feel-good” neurotransmitter that lifts our mood and reduces stress.
Immune Strengthening with Fungi: When we breathe in soil’s fungal spores, it helps train our immune system to respond calmly, making us less reactive to allergens.
Natural Immune Primers: Soil microbes release immune-supporting molecules that prime our bodies to fend off inflammation and maintain balance.
Stress-Reducing Compounds: Soil and plants emit compounds that lower stress hormones, helping us feel more present and at ease.
Our modern lives often lack these vital connections to nature’s microbes, but reconnecting is simpler than you might think. Forest therapy lets us immerse ourselves in nature’s microbial richness and experience these subtle, profound benefits firsthand. If you’re ready to experience the grounding and renewal of nature in a whole new way, I invite you to join me for a forest therapy walk. Let’s step into the forest together!
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