Forest Healing

20/11/2025

17/11/2025

I have had a wonderful day in Epping Forest filming a documentary about nature-based practices and grounding (both emotional grounding and earthing the body) whilst Lilia from Heal Scotland talked about other nature-based approaches to health and about the benefits of breath work. And I enjoyed the trees! The film makers from the London Film Academy were great.

17/11/2025

Waterfall of the Day (from yesterday)

15/11/2025

The Science Behind Hinoki Oil and its Benefits for Immune Functioning and Respiratory Health

There is a vast array of scientific research that indicates that the benefits inhaling Hinoki oil are more than just folklore. It is backed by evidence of measurable immune stimulation and anti-inflammatory action.

For anyone concerned about immunity or respiratory health, especially in today’s world of seasonal infections, diffusing Hinoki oil offers a pleasant, evidence-based strategy to support the body’s defences.

You can read our full article by following the link below ...

Hinoki oil – the fragrant essential oil of the Japanese cypress Chamaecyparis obtusa – has long been prized in Japan for its calming aroma and perceived health benefits. Modern science is now uncovering how inhaling diffused hinoki oil can boost certain aspects of human health. Researchers have ...

09/11/2025

This is a favourite waterfall of mine and this may be the last time I see it so I’m enjoying it one last time. It is in a field next to the house that I am about to sell.