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Shinrin-Yoku, or forest bathing, is the practice of spending time in the forest for better health, happiness and a sense of calm. A pillar of Japanese culture for decades, Shinrin-Yoku is a way to reconnect with nature, from walking mindfully in the woods, to a break in your local park, to walking barefoot on your lawn. Forest Medicine expert Dr Qing Li's research has proven that spending time around trees (even filling your home with house plants and vaporising essential tree oils) can reduce blood pressure, lower stress, boost energy, boost immune system and even help you to lose weight.

Patpong, in the heart of Bangkok, teems with bars and sex shows, catering mainly to farangs - foreigners. Cleo Odzer, a young anthropologist, spent three years studying the area. Gaining the confidence of the bar girls and bar boys, she interviewed them at length, lived among them, accompanied several back to their families in remote villages. She also got to know their customers, those in for a night or in forever (many fell in love and stayed on in Patpong). From Odzer's account emerges a far different picture from the cliched image of the prostitute.

Per migliaia di anni, i piu grandi guaritori himalayani hanno affinato una potente scienza di guarigione dedicata alle malattie fisiche, ai disturbi psicologici e alle sfide spirituali. I metodi di guarigione naturale piu efficaci sono stati trascritti su antiche pergamene. Ora, in questo rivoluzionario resoconto di vita vissuta, molti di questi segreti di guarigione sono rivelati dagli incontri dell'autore con il leggendario maestro guaritore dottor Naram.

When it comes to food, Indians have a really different taste from the people from rest of the planet. Like anything and everything else Indian food also depicts different cultures and traditions of Indian civilization. Their food is popular worldwide for its spiciness and it is a fact that the Indian food is prepared with various kinds of herbs and spices. So here are some popular traditional recipes for your complete meals - breakfast, lunch, dinner, desserts, and snacks.

This audiobook is about Japanese onsens, which are one of the most popular destinations in Japan. They offer a range of benefits for locals and travelers across the world. In this mini-guide, you will find an easy-to-understand overview on onsens, explanations of how to use onsens for beginners, and best tips on your stay at onsens.