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Area of Science:

  • Environmental Medicine
  • Preventive Medicine
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Urban living is associated with stress and potential health detriments.
  • Climatotherapy, or nature therapy, offers a potential intervention for improving well-being.
  • Short-duration programs are needed for individuals with time constraints.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the objective and subjective physical and mental influences of a half-day climatotherapy program.
  • To assess the impact of a short climatotherapy intervention on blood pressure, heart rate, and mood status.
  • To evaluate the feasibility of a brief nature therapy program for urban inhabitants.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective pilot study involving 29 urban participants in a half-day climatotherapy program.
  • Intervention included activities in both a moderate mountain area and a lowland area in Japan.
  • Physiological measures (blood pressure, heart rate) and psychological measures (Profile of Mood Status) were recorded before and after the program.

Main Results:

  • Blood pressure significantly decreased during mountain path therapy and returned to baseline after rest.
  • Heart rate showed significant changes, more pronounced in the mountain environment.
  • Negative mood states (tension, depression, anger, fatigue, confusion) significantly improved, while vigor remained unchanged.

Conclusions:

  • A half-day climatotherapy program can significantly improve mood status in urban dwellers.
  • The program shows potential for normalizing blood pressure and decreasing heart rate, especially with repeated practice involving exercise.
  • This short-duration nature therapy offers accessible health benefits for individuals unable to commit to longer retreats.