Publications by Dr Melanie H. Adamek on forest therapy, forest bathing and health
Mha@imwaldsein®|Interviews. Articles. Books. And more
Here you will find a selection of my publications. You can discover more in my blog, where I write about forests, health, happiness and other inspiring topics related to health, wellness and well-being.
Are you looking for a specialist writer or expert interviewee for features on forest therapy, forest bathing and Shinrin Yoku—or more broadly on nature, health and quality of life? I would be delighted to hear from you.
Selected Publications
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co.med | Specialist Magazine for Complementary Medicine
The Forest as a Healing Space: Forest Therapy and Forest Education as Complementary Elements of Holistic Paediatric Care. Dr Melanie H. Adamek in co.med, a specialist magazine for complementary medicine. Published: June 2026
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Der Heilpraktiker | Journal of Naturopathy and Traditional Healing
Experiencing Nature Through Touch: Strengthening, Transformative and Healing. How Contact with the Living World Brings Body, Mind and Soul into Resonance. Dr Melanie H. Adamek in Der Heilpraktiker, a journal of naturopathy and traditional healing. Published: May 2026
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co.med | Specialist Magazine for Complementary Medicine
Healthy Ageing in Harmony with Nature: How Forest Therapy Is Becoming Part of Longevity Medicine. Dr Melanie H. Adamek in co.med, a specialist magazine for complementary medicine. Published: March 2026
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Der Heilpraktiker | Journal of Naturopathy and Traditional Healing
Blue and Green Spaces: Healing Places in Traditional Spa Medicine and Modern Nature-Based Medicine. Dr Melanie H. Adamek in Der Heilpraktiker, a journal of naturopathy and traditional healing. Published: February 2026
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co.med | Specialist Magazine for Complementary Medicine
Forest and Nature Therapy. Forest Therapy and Resilience: How Nature Therapy Strengthens Us. Dr Melanie H. Adamek in co.med, a specialist magazine for complementary medicine. Published: January 2026
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CO.med|Specialist magazine for complementary medicineGreen Medicine: When Nature, Culture, and Medicine Come Together. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in Co.med, the specialist magazine for complementary medicine. Published: July 2025
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CO.med|Specialist magazine for complementary medicineIntegrative Cancer Therapy: Forest Therapy in the Oncological Context. Applications and Potential. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in Co.med, the specialist journal for complementary medicine. Published: February 2025
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CO.med|Specialist magazine for complementary medicineConnecting to nature in a built-up space: Biophilic design. An exciting concept with numerous health benefits. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in Co.med, the specialist magazine for complementary medicine. Published: October 2024
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CO.med|Specialist magazine for complementary medicineForest Therapy in Geriatric Medicine: Typical Examples and Practical Applications. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in Co.med, the Journal of Complementary Medicine. Published: July 2024
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CO.med|Specialist magazine for complementary medicineEffective stress management in and with nature. Nature-based therapies using garden therapy as an example. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in Co.med, the specialist magazine for complementary medicine. Published: February 2024
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CO.med|Specialist magazine for complementary medicineBeing in the Forest as Medicine. The Role of Forest Therapy in Long COVID. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: Co.med, a Journal for Complementary Medicine. Published: August 2022
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pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customersForest: Health and Happiness. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsprivat – The Magazine for BAHN-BKK Customers, Issue 1/2022. Published: March 2022
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BEING IN THE FOREST: ENJOYING VITAMIN GREEN - Special EditionBEING IN THE FOREST: ENJOYING VITAMIN GREEN. Set comprising a handbook and 70 suggestions and exercise instructions for more vitamin green. Special edition for Sana Klinken Sommerfeld. Published: November 2021
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CO.med|Specialist magazine for complementary medicineFrom a feeling to science. Being in the forest: Health from nature. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: Co.med, the specialist magazine for complementary medicine. Published: May 2021
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pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customersFun in the forest even in winter – let's go (promotional cards). Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsprivat – The Magazine for BAHN-BKK Customers 4/2020. Published: December 2020
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PraxisMagazin|The medical journal for naturopathyFrom Shinrin Yoku to Forest Therapy: The Healing Powers of the Forest. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in PraxisMagazin. The Medical Journal for Naturopathy. Published: November 2020
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pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customersFour times fun in the forest – let's go (promotional cards). Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customers, issue 2/2020. Published: June 2020
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JUST FOR YOU: VALUABLE VITAMIN GREEN MOMENTSJUST FOR YOU: VALUABLE VITAMIN GREEN MOMENTS. Thank you, everyday heroes! 21 NATURAL RELAXATION RITUALS. Authors: Dr. Melanie H. Adamek, Dr. Aran Tomac. Published: May 2020
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FRESHLY PICKED! A HANDFUL OF PLANT POWERFRESHLY PICKED! A HANDFUL OF PLANT POWER. Grandma's Secret Recipes and More. Thank You Grandma! Published: April 2020
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MORNING-NOON-EVENING: MOVING ON THE BALCONIESMORNING-NOON-EVENING: EXERCISE ON THE BALCONIES. Activate your body, mind, and soul! 21 EXERCISES FOR IN-BETWEEN TIMES. Authors: Dr. Melanie H. Adamek, Anette Obermaier. Published: April 2020
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VITAMIN GREEN AND YOU: YOUR BEST MEDICINEVITAMIN GREEN AND YOU, YOUR BEST MEDICINE! Activate your inner doctor! 21 VALUABLE INSPIRATIONS TO TAKE ACTION. Authors: Dr. Melanie H. Adamek, Cornelia Leisch, Anette Obermaier. Published: April 2020
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healthstyle - health as a lifestyle.Listenelement 4healthstyle - Health as a Lifestyle. Live AKOM! Authors: Duprée, Ulrich Emil; Weh, Dr. Michael; Scharfenberg, Dr. med. Janna; Dürr, Dipl. oec. troph. Corinna; Freier, Elke; Reichl, Karina; Adamek, Dr. Melanie H.; Hupke, Peter; Janisch, Isabella; Riethmann, Dr. Thorsten; Marić, MA Sonja; Schmidt, Dr. med. Edmund; Löprich, Karin; Döll, Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Michaela; Käppel, Ingrid; Hemm, Stefan; Waldvogel-Röcker, Schmidt, Nathalie. Published: May 2019
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pulsplus – The specialist magazine for prevention of BAHN-BKKForest bathing: A health concept with potential. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsplus – The specialist magazine for prevention of BAHN-BKK 1/2019. Published: March 2019
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pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customersBeing in the forest: A good building block for personal health care. Interview with Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customers, issue 1/2019. Published: March 2019
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pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customersBeing in the Forest: Prevention for Body and Mind. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsprivat – The Magazine for BAHN-BKK Customers 1/2019. Published: March 2019
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BEING IN THE FOREST. The natural response to psychological stress and lifestyle diseases. Discovery of a prevention conceptListenelement 1Physical well-being. Mental development. Spiritual balance. Forest bathing, tried and tested! Published: September 2018, 2nd edition, November 2019
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BEING IN THE FOREST. The Adventure DiaryListenelement 2BEING IN THE FOREST. The diary of good thoughts and feelings. Illustrated by Gabriel Weber. Published: September 2018
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BEING IN THE FOREST. The audio guideListenelement 3BEING IN THE FOREST. The audio guide for enjoyable and relaxing forest experiences. Enjoy forest bathing with good guidance. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek (Editor, Author, Speaker), Anja Römer (Author, Speaker). Published: September 2018
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pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customersNaturopathy: Medicinal Plants. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsprivat – The Magazine for BAHN-BKK Customers, Issue 3/2017. Published: September 2017
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pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customersSea air: It feels so good. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customers, issue 2/2017. Published: June 2017
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pulsprivat – The magazine for BAHN-BKK customersHealing Power of Nature: Off to the Forest. Dr. Melanie H. Adamek in: pulsprivat – The Magazine for BAHN-BKK Customers 1/2017. Published: March 2017
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GOLF – [NOT] A SPORT LIKE ANY OTHER[?]GOLF – [NOT] A SPORT LIKE ANY OTHER[?] Subtitle: STRAIGHT TO THE GOAL – LENGTHS AHEAD. Author: Christian Neumaier. Edited by Dr. Melanie H. Adamek. Published: May 2012
About Mha@imwaldsein®
As Mha@imwaldsein®, Dr Melanie H. Adamek has spent many years exploring the health benefits of Shinrin Yoku, a well-established practice in Asia for promoting health and well-being. She sees Shinrin Yoku as a natural continuation of Kneipp’s approach to health and believes it has great potential to develop into a universal health concept, particularly in Europe.
The IM-WALD-SEIN® Toolbox
In times of rapid change and growing pressure, simple and universally accessible ways of supporting health are more important than ever. Developed by Dr Melanie H. Adamek, the IM-WALD-SEIN® Toolbox offers an enjoyable and accessible way to experience and use the forest as a source of health and well-being – anytime and anywhere.
Experience Mha@imwaldsein® live
Many people speak about the connection between forests and health. Few possess Dr Melanie H. Adamek’s depth of expertise. She is closely connected with leading experts in Germany and internationally and has conducted her own research into the health effects of forests. Benefit from her knowledge, eloquence and engaging presence.




