Who could have thought walking in the woods can do the body some good. Forest bathing might have been around for centuries, but scientists are recently seeing the benefits it can do to the body and mental health. The forest is serene, peaceful and it’s what the body needs to escape the business of urban life.

That is why it could easily reduce stress, improve mood and boost the immune system. The aromatic oils emitted by trees, known as phytoncides, have been shown to have positive effects on the body’s natural killer cells, which help fight off infections. Nature enthusiast, Kamil Pyciak explores more on what forest bathing can do to your health including, what it entails and how you can have the best of forest bathing.