Vd (Dr) Shreyanshi Sarang Parikh

What if your medicine was not in a bottle, but in the rustling of leaves, the scent of pine, and the silence between birdsong? Did you know that simply spending time in a forest can heal your body and mind? The concept of “forest bathing”, or Shinrin-yoku, was introduced in 1982 by Japan’s Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, and Fisheries. It’s more than just a walk in the woods—it’s a full-body, five-senses experience that connects you with nature through what you see, smell, hear, touch, and even taste. Modern research confirms that immersing yourself in a forest environment isn’t just pleasant—it’s…