Crescent Park, Hidden Gem of New Orleans

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Many things come to mind when someone asks about New Orleans — music, food, parades, history — but green spaces are not usually at the top of that list.  They should be, and here’s why…
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Forest Bathing…Are You Kidding Me?

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When someone first told me about “forest bathing” I looked at her with a stupefied face & could barely get out “say WHAT?” She told me it was “a Japanese thing” so I of course Googled it & lo & behold, forest bathing is a real thing. It is based on the Japanese concept of shinrin-yoku, which translates to forest bathing or “taking in the forest.” The basic idea is that meandering through a forest has scientifically proven health benefits. Japan & Korea are so serious about this stuff, they supposedly cover it with medical insurance. I might just move to Osaka.
It seems to be trending in the US right now, so all you turmeric & Buddha bowl fans should jump on this right now!!!
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