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Is Forest Therapy for Real?

By Andrew Weil — 2018

Andrew Weil is wondering if the forest therapy that originated in Japan is available in the U.S. Or is it something we’re just supposed to do on our own to reduce stress?

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A Japanese Photographer Captures the Mysterious Power of Forest Bathing

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