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All About the Eucalyptus Tree
The scent of eucalyptus essential oil is enough to clear the sinuses. Many people recognize it as a very popular fragrance. Chances are you’ve inhaled eucalyptus oil in the form of a decongestant salve or other homemade remedy. So, how can this scent be so popular when the tree is native only to Australia? The […]
Outdoor Activities to Enhance Your Health
While we are certainly more comfortable in our modern age, there could be a darker side to all this unparalleled convenience and indoor living. Humans today are losing their integral touch with nature and the results are diminished health and mental capacity. But there is a ray of hope and a practical solution to this: […]
Interesting Deforestation Facts and Impact on Human Health
Forests make up approximately one-third of the earth’s total land mass, but every year we are losing more and more of them. What are the causes of deforestation, and what impact does this have on human health? We know that forests are a vital part of oxygen production, as well as the absorption of carbon […]
All About the Sandalwood Tree
People have prized sandalwood throughout history for its distinct aroma and therapeutic properties. It is the second most expensive wood in the world, and Indian culture highly reveres it. People harvest the heartwood of the tree for its unique scent, as well as its use in woodcarving. People use the essential oil from the tree […]
The Biggest Differences Between Growing Up in the Country Vs. City
The urban world offers amazing advantages to young people beginning their lives in an exciting and fast-paced society. But is this really better than the quietness and serenity of living far away from maddening traffic in the natural surroundings of the countryside? In the following article we will take a completely unbiased view of the […]
Exploring Boreal Forests and Their Benefits
When you think of the dark, cold, mysterious forest that’s so often used as a location in old folk tales, what you are imagining is a boreal forest. The boreal forest is also referred to as the snow forest or Taiga, a Russian word that means coniferous forest. Boreal forests are only found in far […]
Exploring the Different Types of Forests
Forests cover approximately one-third of the earth’s land surface and are home to 80 percent of the world’s terrestrial species of plants, insects, and animals. There are three major forest zones, although each of these zones includes specific forest subtypes. The three major zones are tropical, temperate, and boreal. Tropical Forests Tropical forests are located close […]
Aromatherapy and Nature Conservation
You have probably noticed that the use of essential oils is becoming more and more widespread. People are finally waking up and realizing that they’d like to cut out harmful toxins from their lives, and essential oils offer a simple way to do so. Instead of purchasing a large plastic bottle of cleaning chemicals, you […]
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Which Tree is the True King of the Forest?
Placing a single tree above all others in the forest is no easy task. There are many trees to select from and so many deserving members in the forest community. Each is unique in its character, and each has an interesting history and folklore about it. While the argument can rage back and forth over […]
How Long Will it Take a Forest to Grow, If I Planted it Today?
The need for larger natural forests is greater today than ever before. Forests provide humans with just about everything we need to survive, from the food we eat to the healthy air we breathe. They also maintain natural balances that keep this world habitable. As human populations grow and industry expands to meet the greater […]
Why Is Mountain Air so Good for You?
A hike through the mountains can instantly refresh your senses and clear your mind. There’s just something about the air in the mountains that feels so much fresher than air found anywhere else. However, what’s the science behind this phenomenon? What makes mountain air so good for you, and is it really as clean as […]
Why Trees and Forests are Essential to Human Life
Humans rely on trees and forests not just for a plethora of products that keep us happy and healthy, but for the essential, uncontaminated air that sustains life on a cellular level as well. MONQ likes to call this Paleo Air, since it closely resembles the air of our ancestors, without the pollutants that come […]
What Is Forest Bathing?
We've talked a lot about terpenes and forest bathing, but where did this idea actually come from? Read about the research here.
Beneficial Terpenes in Forest Air Around the World
Taking the day to wander the forests and glades in the surrounding countryside is always enjoyable, relaxing, and invigorating. Trees have always been a symbol of life and abundance in many cultures, but it is only recently that the therapeutic benefits of simply being in the company of trees have been clinically explored. Today, forest […]
