Stressed? Doctors are Prescribing Time Outdoors, and this Supplement Can Bring the Outside In

There’s something about a little time outdoors when you’re feeling stressed or overwhelmed. A few lungfuls of fresh, clean air, and everything just feels better. Now, science is backing up what so many of us already know intuitively — nature works wonders on the mind, body, and soul. And doctors everywhere are taking note.

This idea of medicalizing nature is based on research that shows a laundry list of benefits from exposure to forests and trees — everything from lowered blood pressure and boosted immune systems to more energy, less stress, and improved mood. That’s the case in true rural forests and in urban green spaces alike. And get this — we reap the same benefits whether we’re exercising in nature or just out there admiring the trees.

So how does it work? What’s the secret? Much of the credit goes to tiny airborne chemicals called phytoncides. Plants and trees emit these compounds, which make up that telltale aroma of the forest. But they don’t just smell amazing. Phytoncides have antibacterial and antifungal properties — they help plants and trees fight disease. When we breathe them in, they trigger a specific white blood cell known as the natural killer cell, which boosts immune system activity. That’s reason enough to spend some time in nature, but there’s more. Exposure to phytoncides has also been shown to significantly improve1 mental and physical relaxation by reducing stress hormones, blood pressure, and pulse rate.

Sounds pretty great, right? But what if your access to a forest or even an urban green space is limited? Well, in that case, science comes to rescue in the form of a sensory supplement called FOREST LUNGS from The Nue Co. This functional fragrance is directly inspired by the concept of medicalizing nature and blends olfactory chemistry and patented technology to replicate nature’s own phytoncides.

In consumer trials, the sensory supplement was found to reduce everyday stress and anxiety within just 30 minutes of use, and stress levels continued to drop over a 30-day period. Plus, since FOREST LUNGS was created by world-renowned perfumer Guillaume Flavigny with ingredients that are sustainably sourced in collaboration with local initiatives all over the world, it’s so much more than an innovative stress buster. Scent notes include, fittingly, wood, smoke, clean resin, and tart citrus.

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