Some popular Russian Christmas traditions include:
Humans evolved in direct contact with the natural world, and our bodies still anticipate those inputs. Scientific research into "forest bathing" ( Shinrin-yoku ) demonstrates that time spent among trees lowers cortisol levels, reduces blood pressure, and boosts the immune system through the inhalation of phytoncides—airborne chemicals plants give off to protect themselves. In the outdoors, the "fight or flight" response of the sympathetic nervous system settles, allowing the parasympathetic system to take over and begin the process of recovery and repair. Mental Sovereignty enature russian bare french christmas celeb hot