A wise man should consider that

health is the greatest of human blessings,

and learn how by his own

thought to derive benefit from his illnesses.

– Hipokrates

Hello! Nice to see you in my space!

My name is Paweł. I spent the last two years in the forest, delving into the secrets of natural medicine. I wanted to understand more deeply the world that I am part of - and from which we are increasingly separated these days.

For many hours I observed closely the world of plants, animals, and fungi, deeply experiencing that everything we need for health and true, penetrating happiness, nature provides to us. She created us, just like all the necessary components available to us for free in the forest, meadow, garden. She created the human brain, nervous system, and many other mechanisms and phenomenons, which our science will not comprehend for long time. Not to mention phenomenons that we don't even know about, as they go far beyond our senses. It is hard to describe in words the feeling of unity with the surrounding matter and the freedom that a deeper understanding of these connections provides.

Wanting to complement this empirical perspective, I also reached for scientific knowledge. Science has always been close to my heart. I was reminded of the years I spent studying chemistry. The chemical engineering degree definitely made it easier for me to understand the research I was reading. I have watched hundreds of international conferences and documentaries. I have read a multitude of scientific studies and interviews with world's leading researchers in the field of physical and mental health. It turns out that new groundbreaking research findings are constantly being published in the bustling world of science. These undermine previous ways of thinking and force us to reevaluate current methods of treatment and healthcare.

My home-forest studies have in no sense made me knowledgeable enough to treat people. But they have made me aware of how little we as modern humans know about the healing power of nature, which is within our reach. Interestingly, several doctors that I have spoken with were often unaware of significant scientific discoveries made just a few years ago, discoveries crucial to our understanding of human well-being.

People have many habits that lead them to illness, often very serious ones. One example could be the constantly increasing rate of people suffering from dementia. As reported by the WHO, there are currently over 55 million registered cases of dementia worldwide (consider that there may be significantly more unregistered). According to a report published by Cureus, this number is expected to rise to as much as 131.5 million by 2050. However, we can protect against neurodegenerative diseases by properly taking care of our health in advance.

I wondered how I could contribute to the dissemination of the latest health knowledge in a simple, accessible, yet inspiring way. I was concerned with knowledge that is important, but difficult to access for the average person who cannot spend hours each day reading scientific research or attending conferences.

Thankfully, I was saved by my long-time love for film art. For over 10 years I have been professionally involved in filmmaking, achieving success at important festivals. Moving pictures are my preferred medium for storytelling. Therefore, I want to share with you a piece of my world - where nature pulses with life, much like a heartbeat.

That's how Forest Fruit came about - a space for documentary films, covering health and scientific discoveries, contextually derived from Mother Nature. I hope you find something here that brings you closer to a fuller life. Closer to yourself, closer to the nature of which you are part.

How can you support my project?

My mission is to create content that allows people to draw from the wisdom of nature, enriching their lives and those of their loved ones. The movies will be based on interviews with leading researchers in their fields so that anyone who needs it has access to the best and latest first-hand information.

Smaller productions will be available for free. In the future, I plan to also create larger and more elaborate films that I intend to make available for a small fee.

The first film will be created on neurodegenerative diseases. I will introduce the latest discoveries in this field, describe how to prevent the onset of dementia and how to treat it. The film will be based on interviews with specialists in the field of nervous system medicine.

As an example of my filmmaking craftsmans, watch the film in the "People Close to Nature" series. Please keep in mind that the following film deals with a different topic. Its purpose is to provide a summarized portrayal of the person and the place she creates. My health documentaries will mainly focus on scientific content, research examples and interviews with specialists.

It's hard for me to estimate how many such films I will be able to make and how often I will find time for them. Besides passion, I also have ordinary life that has its challenges. Currently, I do not have additional funds that would enable this project to grow as vigorously as it deserves.

If you feel that my mission is close to your heart and you would like to contribute to its realization, please support Forest Fruit on the fundraising site 4fund. May the rich wisdom gleaned from the forest nourish as many people as possible.

I thank you very much for this!

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