Forest bathing is a new method of relaxation, improving your health, and stress relief that originates from Japan. It involves a person taking a walk through a large area full of trees such as a forest, national park etc. According to researchers trees release chemicals that can reduce a persons blood pressure and stress. It has also shown that if a person takes part in forest bathing it can increase your white blood cells, strengthening your immune system and helping you fight diseases. If you are interested in taking part in forest bathing in and around the Chattanooga area then there are a lot of opportunities. You can go to signal mountain, which has a vast array of forests, and hiking trails. If you are willing to travel a little further then you can go to the Chikamauga Battlefield. It has a large forest area and you can experience the atmosphere of a civil war battlefield. I think forest bathing is a great and natural way of way to decrease stress and strengthen your immune...
