Hanging out with trees IS good for your health

AS trees slowly don their autumn coats of brown, russet and golden hues, it’s a delightful time to walk in the woods and forests. And, as an added bonus, such an experience may also be good for our health. 

Thousands of years ago, our Celtic ancestors placed a huge value on trees, claiming to draw healing and inspiration from them.

In modern times, surveys in America show that hospital patients whose beds offer a view of trees outside do better than patients with nothing more than concrete walls to look at. There’s a sense of wellbeing about trees. Why after all, do so many people enjoy the simple pleasure of walking among them?