Forest Therapy: Seasonal Ways to Embrace Nature for a Happier You

by Sarah Ivens

Overview

From a bestselling author, a guide to building a happier life by connecting with nature–without having to go too far the comfort of your own home. Perfect for fans of The Nature Fix and The Little Book of Hygge.

Research shows that spending time outside can improve your immune system, combat stress hormones, lower blood pressure, and boost self-esteem. Yet everyday life prevents us from connecting with the outdoors. Forest Therapy shares why getting back to nature is critically important for our well-being, and offers fun, easy practices to break out of hibernation.
 
Addressing all four seasons, Forest Therapy offers inspiration for utilizing the power of nature to deepen your relationships with family, friends, and, most importantly, yourself. From a simple walk in the woods to DIY natural beauty products, this charming, illustrated guide will help improve your health and happiness–so you can live your best life out in the open air.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780738285139
Publisher:	Hachette Books
Publication date:	09/04/2018
Pages:	256
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.38(h) x 0.75(d)

About the Author

Sarah Ivens is a journalist, certified life coach, and author of eight lifestyle and wellness books including A Modern Girl's Guide to Getting Hitched and A Modern Girl's Guide to Etiquette. Ivens is a PhD candidate in Global Humanities at the University of Louisville and a contributor to the Daily Mail, the Daily Telegraph, Stella, Psychologies, Marie Claire, Glamour, the New York Post, and GQ. A Londoner turned Southern belle (with stops in Manhattan and LA), she now lives in Austin, Texas, with her family.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1

1 Sold on Science and Statistics 11

2 A Walk in the Woods 35

3 Spring Cleaning 53

4 Summer Lovin' 71

5 Fall in Love 91

6 Winter Wonderland 109

7 Parenting in Plein Air 127

8 Being at One with Nature 153

9 Couples' Countryside Cure 169

10 Natural Beauty 187

11 Food Glorious Food 205

12 The Call of the Wild 227

Further Reading 241

Acknowledgments 247

About the Author 249

Editorial Reviews

"Spending less time in nature is negatively affecting our children, both physically (their eyesight is getting worse as a result) and emotionally (more difficult behavior). Children today need to climb more trees, play with sycamore airplanes, make fairy tea parties with acorn cups, gather more blackberries and eat them straight from the bush, make more daisy chains and leaf prints, dissect owl pellets, play in mud, collect forest treasures and breathe more fresh air. This little book has lots of great ideas if spending time in forests isn't second nature to you—or your kids."—Sarah Ockwell-Smith, author and parenting expert

"Urges readers to leave behind their screens and reconnect with nature through simple activities like taking a walk in the woods or bringing pieces of nature into their homes."—Publishers Weekly

"Forest Therapy does a splendid job of relaying all of the good reasons to enjoy a regular date with Mother Nature, while offering solid, practical tips for pulling that off."—Community Table

"A year-round guide to embracing nature and personal wellness."—Mother Earth Living

"Explores the reasons why spending time outdoors lowers stress levels and anxiety, improves creativity, plus boosts immunity and increases longevity."
—Louisville Courier-Journal

"Rarely a challenging read for any adult-even when imparting information that's as fascinating as it is promising."—Leo Weekly

"Ivens offers hundreds of activities that will help you reintegrate the natural world into your life. With [Forest Therapy], you can learn to be calmer, more joyful, and more connected to the natural world, no matter the season."—Taste for Life

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