Most of us are familiar with the benefits of working out regularly.
Regular exercise controls weight, prevents excessive weight gain, improves mood, boosts energy and could even reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases.
When coupling regular workouts and outdoors or even simply spending some time outdoors reconnecting with Nature, can be enormously rewarding for both physical and psychological well being
Spending time in Nature
Boosts immune system, happiness, energy, increases sense of well-being and can lead to significant stress reduction
Has been proven to be good for our eyes especially kids are less likely to develop nearsightedness
Provides Vitamin D
Enhances creativity
Provides free aromatherapy; natural scents like freshly cut grass, flowers, pine...
It would be simply wonderful to stroll even on a chilly yet sunny Winter afternoon...
"Research from Nippon Medical School in Tokyo shows a nature walk changes blood flow in the brain to a state of relaxation and increased the number of natural killer cells the body produces to battle infection.
Our brain gently registers the wind in leaves and the sound of the waves revitalizing a fatigued mind. And phytoncides, the olfactory-provoking chemicals that trees naturally secrete, reduces stress hormones." Di Westaway, CEO and Founder of Wild Women On Top
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