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This month Hannah discusses all things Herbalism. She covers foraging of herbs, metaphysically working with herbs, and the 30 day plant challenge by [insert name]. Liz is talking about Forest bathing. She covers what it is, the health benefits and how to do it! 

Herbalism References: 

• 10 tips for beginning an herbalism practice from Moody Moons - https://www.moodymoons.com/2018/05/31/10-tips-to-get-started-in-herbalism/
• So you want to be an Herbalist? from Healing Harvest Homestead
  https://www.healingharvesthomestead.com/home/2017/8/31/my-best-advice-if-you-want-to-be-an-herbalist?rq=Beginning%20herbal
• Herbalism for beginners : Where to start from Spiral Nature https://www.spiralnature.com/magick/herbalism-for-beginners-where-to-start/
• Free ideas to learn about Herbalism from the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine - https://chestnutherbs.com/free-ways-to-learn-about-herbalism-17-resources-for-training-as-an-herbalist/
• The Plant Ally Project from Wort and Cunning - http://www.wortsandcunning.com/blog/plant-ally-project

Forest Bathing References: 

• Your Guide to Forest Bathing: Experience the Healing Power of Nature by M. Amos Clifford [book]
• Antonelli, M., Barbieri, G. & Donelli, D. Effects of forest bathing (shinrin-yoku) on levels of cortisol as a stress biomarker: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Biometeorol 63, 1117–1134 (2019). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00484-019-01717-x
• Dogaru, G. (2020). Forest bathing in cardiovascular diseases – a narrative review. Balneo Research Journal, 11(3), 299–303. https://doi.org/10.12680/balneo.2020.356
• Kotera, Y., Richardson, M., & Sheffield, D. (2020). Effects of Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing) and Nature Therapy on Mental Health: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis. International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, 1. https://doi-org/10.1007/s11469-020-00363-4
• Antonelli, M., Donelli, D., Barbieri, G., Valussi, M., Maggini, V., & Firenzuoli, F. (2020). Forest Volatile Organic Compounds and Their Effects on Human Health: A State-of-the-Art Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(18). https://doi-org/10.3390/ijerph17186506

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