The outdoor lifestyle does require a bridge between our fragile human bodies and the harsh elements. However, the goal is not to conquer nature, but to coexist with it comfortably.

Research conducted by Dr. Qing Li of the Nippon Medical School in Tokyo found that a weekend trip to the forest increased NK cell activity in participants for up to 30 days. In essence, the forest is a pharmacy, offering immune-boosting medicine simply through the act of breathing.