PWPA encourages Filipinos to do “forest bathing”
Everywhere
we look, there seems to be a reason for us to be stressed. Whether we’re
dealing with looming deadlines at work, drama at home, or even just finding a
date, there are things that weigh us down. Sometimes, all we need is to escape
the hassles of everyday life.
Being
a tropical country, it’s a good thing that we can always find solace in the
lush greenery offered by our forests. But did you know that taking refuge, even
for a short while, under the canopy can improve your life and bring plenty of
benefits?
Forest
bathing, or what is known in Japanese as shinrin-yoku, is a cornerstone
of preventive healthcare and healing in Japanese medicine. The concept was
first established in Japan in the 1980s, and since then it has been backed by
multiple South Korean and Japanese studies. The studies have found direct
correlation between numerous health benefits and the exposure to a living
forest.
Some
of the most significant health benefits that a person can get from exposure to
forests are: a boost to our immune system, lower blood pressure, lower stress
levels, improved mood, increased focus, and better sleep. But aside from these,
it can also help us increase creativity, allows us to relax, and increases our
happiness.
This
is the reason why the Philippine Wood Producers Association (PWPA) is
advocating for more people to experience forest bathing.
“We
all know what our forests do for our environment,” Charlie Liu, Chairman of
PWPA said. “Forest bathing goes beyond that and shows what a healthy forest can
do for individuals. It is heartening that more and more Filipinos are choosing
to discover the health benefits of our forests through forest bathing.”
Aside
from encouraging more Filipinos to visit their forests, PWPA is campaigning for
the protection of our forests and the practice of sustainable forest management
to promote the well-being of the local forestry industry. The organization
continuously promotes wood, which when harnessed sustainably, can be an
important driver of growth and development for many communities in the
Philippines and its economy as a whole.
In
line with its goal to increase the sustainable use of wood, PWPA is holding the
Philippine Wood Expo 2019 at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza this October 21 to
22. The event promises to be a great opportunity for suppliers and
manufacturers of wood products as well as wood enthusiasts to showcase their
products and innovative technologies to attendees coming from various
countries. The Philippine Wood Expo 2019 aims to expand the reach of businesses
in the wood sector by providing them with the opportunity to interface with
other industry players.
To learn more about PWPA or to learn how you can take part in the Philippine Wood Expo 2019, visit their website at http://www.pwpa.org.ph and join their fight for a better tomorrow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pwpa.philwood.
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