There is an internet thing called “First World Problems,” in which people point and laugh at people whining about silly things, like the tragedy of their local Whole Foods being out of gluten-free pizza dough. But there are also “First World Trends,” which, not all that long ago, we might have called “New Age,” or even just hippie silliness.
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Just when you thought things couldn’t get any sillier, along comes “forest-bathing.” Yes, really.
An ancient Japanese practice known as “forest bathing” is experiencing a resurgence in Ohio, offering participants a unique way to enhance their health and well-being.
The term “forest bathing” originates from the Japanese practice of “shinrin-yoku,” which means immersing oneself in the forest atmosphere.
Sarah Huber, a participant, shared her experience with forest bathing.
“I do feel like it brings a different kind of calm,” said Huber.
Now, let me be the first to say, yes, being out in