How trees can help us in this time of stressl. Studies have found that spending time around trees, even looking at trees can reduces stress, lower blood pressure and improve our mood. "Trees are sanctuaries. Whoever knows how to speak to them, whoever knows how to listen to them, can know the truth." Hermann Hesse. They are here for us in so many ways if we just know how to be with them. and we help them. They are healers, guides and are always ready to help.
These studies show that both exercising in forests and simply sitting looking at trees reduce blood pressure as well as the damaging stress-related hormones cortisol and adrenaline. They soothe us. Think of trees as your friend.