To stay safe during the coronavirus pandemic, some traditional ways of greetings, （包括）handshakes, kisses and hugs are gone. Research shows that humans need physical touch to stay healthy. Without it, many become lonely, sad and （甚至） sick. So, if you feel need a hug, we know something you can safely put your arms around and (握着；使不动)close: A tree!
Tree hugging may sound a little strange. But humans （练习）it for years. When you hug a tree, you feel it first in your toes and then up your legs and then up into your head. It's such a wonderful feeling of relaxation and then you're ready for a new day and new challenges.
The Apollonia（国家的） Park in Isarel is about 15 kilometers north of Tel Aviv. In this unpleasant corona period, Orit Steinfeld, a marketing （主管）for the park advised people around the world on social media （进入） nature, take a deep breath, hug a tree, express their love and get love. Inside the park, some (游客) read the advice and hugged trees. For most people, it is （足够的）to hug a tree for at least five minutes a day.
As we all know, getting outdoors in nature can be good for people's health. Give nature a big hug and you will feel better. (没有人) will give up the chance, right?
