Forest Medicine

This audiobook is the first to describe the history, folklore, assessment methods, and remedies of Southern and Appalachian folk medicine - the only system of folk medicine, other than Native American, that developed in the US. One of the system's last active practitioners, Phyllis D. Light has studied and worked with herbs, foods, and other healing techniques for more than 30 years. In everyday language, she explains how Southern and Appalachian folk medicine was passed down orally through the generations by herbalists and healers.

As a society, we suffer from nature deficit disorder, but studies have shown that spending mindful, intentional time around trees—what the Japanese call shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing—can promote health and happiness. In this beautiful audiobook, Dr. Qing Li, the world's foremost expert in forest medicine, shows how forest bathing can reduce your stress levels and blood pressure, strengthen your immune and cardiovascular systems, boost your energy, mood, creativity, and concentration, and even help you lose weight and live longer.

Buddhist master Achaan Chah spent years meditating in a forest monastery of Thailand. This remarkable book reflects his simple and powerful message as well as the quiet, joyful Buddhist practice of dhudanga, or "everyday mindfulness", with profound insights for the West.

An engaging guide to the art of forest bathing, inspired by the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku, for anyone who wants to explore the transformative power of nature in promoting health and happiness.

Relax with the deep rain forest sound.

Immerse yourself in 10+ hours of restorative, relaxing nature sounds carefully curated to soothe your mind, rejuvenate your spirit, and create a harmonious atmosphere for deep sleep, meditation, and healing. Let the symphony of nature transport you to a place of tranquility and renewal, providing respite from the stresses of everyday life.

We often associate beautiful memories with nature sounds. Together with relaxation music in 432Hz, these gradually have the effect of lowering blood pressure, breathing becomes more even and thus lead body and mind into a beneficial relaxation. The sounds of nature affect our body in many different ways: they bring us to rest, gradually reduce stress in everyday life, bring us to beautiful thoughts and we can let go of the day's events.

Author and naturopathic physician Dr. Cyndi Gilbert introduces listeners to the art and science of forest bathing, the deceptively simple Japanese practice of spending time in the forest to find peace, rejuvenation, and to promote health. Dr. Gilbert shares her own personal history with the practice - how in the midst of an urban sprawl she lost touch with nature, only to rediscover it through the Japanese practice of Shinrin Yoku or forest bathing. In Forest Bathing, you'll discover the health benefits of Shinrin Yoku, from restoring vitamin D to balancing your microbiome.

In this state of the art high quality recording we present to you over 15 hours of the best nature sounds available. It has been proven that listening to the sounds of nature can both help you relax and also sleep better. With that in mind, we have set out to produce the best collection available on Audible.

Dr. Jeffrey Thompson's clinically proven audio system relaxes your body, eases your mind, and renews your spirit. Peaceful sounds of ocean waves and the Amazon rainforest embedded with Alpha Brainwave Pulses surround you with irresistable peace and tranquility.

We have compiled the best nature and meditation sounds on the planet for your listening pleasure. Studies have shown that the sound of nature can improve the mood and state of mind of the listener.

Nature sounds have always fascinated mankind. They relax us, release us from the brooding constraints of everyday life, and ultimately help us let go. Experience the sounds of nature in the best audio quality, recorded with state-of-the-art equipment, in high fidelity, and with best spatial atmosphere.

With multiple studies backing its findings and thorough explanations for each technique, The Secret Therapy of Trees is a treasure trove of tips on how to harness the regenerative power of plants and reconnect with our planet's natural spaces, bringing us health and happiness. You'll also discover: which plants purify the environment at home and in the office, the benefits of negative ions and where to find them, and how to recharge through contact with trees.

The soothing steady sound of the rain, the constant splashing and plopping of the raindrops makes the soul and the mind calm down and thus also has a gradually relaxing effect on the body. The rain triggers in us thoughts - imagination - such as freshness, tranquility, growth and purity. This imagination promotes a healing power within us. Let this soothing sound of nature lead you into a healthy sleep. The regularity and recurring multi-layered rhythm of the rain sound resonates your body and allows your breathing to become harmonious. Nerves are calmed, stress flows away.

In states of deep meditation your brainwave patterns change to slow frequency "Theta" waves. Dr. Jeffrey Thompson has developed unique methods for embedding these Theta pulses into multilayered, 3-dimensional nature sound recordings. After a few minutes of listening, your own brainwaves naturally "lock" onto the Theta pulses and lead you easily into states of deep meditation.

According to the Mayo Clinic, insomnia and related disorders are on the rise in today’s world. Left untreated or ignored, they contribute to the increasing number of people suffering from depression. Pressures of work and career are just part of the situation. Pressure to be the right person, the correct parent, the right kind of leader, friend, mentor, or teacher in a complex, rapidly changing world leaves us feeling like there is no solid footing, no safe place. We seek inner peace and quiet relaxation to recharge our internal batteries.

Come outside, the natural world quietly beckons. Nature intuitive Ana Maria Vasquez encourages you to "take it into your listening" and open to the sentient world you are a part of. Recognize you are nature and why it's important to have reverence, check your vibe, and ask permission to begin cocreating with the natural world. Learn grounded processes that will move you into a state of presence, raising your vibration with grace and ease, so you can receive clear and concise messages from Nature.

There is something soul-soothingly simple and refreshing about being in nature, about making the most of the great outdoors, being mindful of Mother Nature's gifts and grabbing spring and summer - and those blue sky, brisk days of autumn and winter - with both hands. But sadly it is a skill we are losing. We are becoming creatures wrapped in walls and trapped by to-do lists, hibernating while the world sprouts, grows and changes.

Love jungle sounds? Then this amazon sounds audiobook is for you. Do you want to be able to fall asleep faster or reduce your anxiety and insomnia? Looking for ways to relax, and calm your mind? Are you always stressed out and overwhelmed? Do you have hard time falling asleep? Allow this natural sounds ease you into flow; listen to this animal natural nature sounds for deep sleep, meditation, relaxation, or whatever you like to use it for. Discover the calming effect of nature sounds, animal sounds, and achieve inner peace, to relax your mind and body from stress.

Imaginary Journey: The flower meadow in the forest clearing. Join us on a walk through a beautiful forest full of light. Cross the pond and find yourself on a flower meadow with lots of colorful flowers! Imaginary journeys help you relax while inspiring your mind's creativity. Accompanied by soothing music, this imaginary journey offers relaxation, refreshment, and well-being.