Forest Bathing: Nature's Healing Touch with Dr. Cyndi Gilbert
And so I was like you know what I can do. It's like yeah, what, what can I control in these moments? And it's so much more critical now that you know we're, we're limited in our social interactions and so we're more reliant on like different kinds of connection right where we, you know, we have to look at different ways of connecting.
Imagine finding peace and health just by stepping into a forest. That's the magic of Shinrin-Yoku, or Forest Bathing, a practice rooted in Japanese tradition. In this episode of 'The Good Mood Podcast', Dr. Talia Marcheggiani sits down with her mentor, Dr. Cyndi Gilbert, to explore how immersing yourself in nature can be a lifeline for both body and mind.
Whether it's gazing at a nature poster while in the dentist's chair or trekking through the wilderness, they discuss the myriad ways nature can boost our well-being. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows; they also touch on the privilege often required to access such natural therapies and brainstorm how to make naturopathic care more inclusive. Dr.
Gilbert, who has written a book on the subject, shares her experiences and insights from her work at the Queen West Community Health Centre in Toronto. If you're curious about how a simple walk in the woods can transform your health, this episode is a must-listen.