Maria Simpson-Cadman

Want to improve people's chances of sport, healthy living, outdoor activity participation and education. Promoting environmental conservation and equality.

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Science has confirmed that a weekend spent forest bathing can increase the activity and number of disease fighting cells in the immune system by as much as 80 percent with benefits that can last for an entire month.

The challenge is significant. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency the average American spends approximately 90 percent of their life indoors a habit that contributes to growing health problems.

In our screen filled and high stress world a centuries old Japanese practice supported by rigorous modern research offers a simple and effective natural solution. For more than two decades Dr. Qing Li an immunologist at Nippon Medical School has studied Shinrin yoku also known as forest bathing. His work has translated the calming experience of being in nature into measurable biological effects.

Dr. Li has demonstrated that trees release phytoncides antimicrobial volatile organic compounds that form part of the forests natural defense system. When people inhale these compounds during walks in the forest the chemicals enter the bloodstream. This process reduces stress hormones and helps shift the body from a chronic fight or flight state into a restorative mode.

The physiological benefits are both powerful and remarkably long lasting. Dr. Lis research shows that exposure to phytoncides significantly boosts the number and activity of natural killer cells. These white blood cells are essential for destroying virus infected cells and tumor cells. A three day two night forest bathing trip can increase natural killer cell activity by up to 80 percent. These protective effects do not disappear immediately upon returning to daily life but can persist for up to a month.

This evidence makes a strong scientific case for incorporating regular time in nature as an important element of preventive health care.

[Li, Q. (2022). Effects of forest environment (Shinrin-yoku/Forest bathing) on health promotion and disease prevention: The establishment of 'Forest Medicine'. Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine, 27, 43]

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

Back in the gym after a very long break from any kind of training.
I will get fit again and smash my previous fitness levels.
#bomking #boxertricks

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

@Justdavenow1989 The pillers
Bake that
The lolling stones
Pinn!
Zerosmith
Blind 182
M2
Kings of neon
Meatsoaf
Snoop bog
Vminem
Baty Perry
Elvis Peesley
Slack sabbath
P-Piddy
Ozzy Osporne
She Script
Foldplay
Harshmallow
Bobbie Williams
Goldie cooking chain
Slipsnot

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

#quavers #crisps #whatthe #borednotatwork

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

Stop unnecessary cancer deaths caused by long treatment waits, and save thousands of lives - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/7zHL65psLF via @UKChange

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

I thought you might like 'Loop' on Disney+.

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[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

I feel like the to other routes can be used to summit Corn duand Pen y fan too. The bridge access I for the gentle route affectionately known as 'the motorway'
https://t.co/7jiXZjWRt3

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

UK gov to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza - Sign the Petition! https://t.co/BPH9g9sB5B via @UKChange

[Guinness Men's Six Nations @SixNationsRugby]

North 🆚 South

It’s going to be a good weekend 🍿🤩

[Welsh Rugby Union 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @WelshRugbyUnion]

🏉 DIWRNOD Y GÊM

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 Cymru vs 🇦🇷 Yr Ariannin
⏰ 16:00 Welsh time
📍 Marseille

#WelshRugby | #ViveLeCymru

[Humane World for Animals UK @humaneworlduk]

Lovely to have support from @eddieizzard at #LPC23 for showing @LabourDefra that #AnimalsMatter to the British public! 🐾

[Eddie Izzard for Brighton Pavilion @EddieIzzardLab]

Brighton Pavilion! I am very excited to announce that I'm standing to be your next Labour MP. If you want me to be your champion for equality, sustainability and opportunity for all, vote for me! 🌹

Get in touch, get involved 👇
https://t.co/aVjaLLga9L

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

Can't wait for this https://t.co/ZzyR9qw4vz

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

Watch “Orion3 case study: Ben's story” on #Vimeo https://t.co/kLS0WAROBg

[Welsh Rugby Union 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 @WelshRugbyUnion]

🏉 SGÔR TERFYNOL

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿 40-6 🇦🇺

👊 What a performance from the boys!

#WelshRugby | #ViveLeCymru

[PeakTide Ltd @PeaktideLtd]

Woohooo great game
https://t.co/0X34c6duuw

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

Lost the sea on the South Coast of Wales.

#apocalypse #southwales #wales #porttalbot #fogphoto #mist

[Maria Simpson-Cadman @MariaPeakTide]

@northwaleslive Yep

[Elham Ishmael ✍︎ @EIshmael_]

@sripalsama @deray Well this is corruption and she is the niece of the athletic federation director

[Elham Ishmael ✍︎ @EIshmael_]

The Ministry of Youth and Sports should step down. It's disheartening to witness such an incompetent government. How could they select an untrained girl to represent Somalia in running? It's truly shocking and reflects poorly on our country internationally.