Health Benefits of Camping
Camping with family or friends, or just by yourself, is a perfect way out. You can go camping in the mountains, on the beach, in the woods, and desert. Part of the camping enjoyment is that very little equipment is required to live outdoors.
When you become an experienced camper, it’s fun to find out what to bring with you to suit your needs. Navigation tools are important to finding your way, especially if you like to hike off the beaten path. Make sure you know where you are at all times with these how to navigate through nature while camping tips.
Waking up to utter silence , with the exception of the sounds of nature, some birds serenading and maybe even a spurting river, is pure magic. You get to discover your own precious little piece of heaven. Better still, camping is totally safe. Research shows that some time outside will lower blood pressure, enhance digestion, and will give the immunity an extra boost. By spending a few days outdoors, you’ll get some major health benefits from the extra oxygen and low toxin levels.
One of my favorite things to do while camping is meditate. Meditating in nature is such a calming and glorious experience. All you need is a mat and a few minutes to yourself. Meditation helps to lower stress and calms the mind.
Less Stress!
Stress will adversely affect your health in just about every way possible and by allowing yourself some stress-free time at the campsite you place a lot less pressure on your mental and physical faculties. The lack of stress is attributed to the rise in oxygen levels and low serotonin.
Exercise!
Let’s not dismiss the strongest camping advantage that’s that you’re spending a lot of time doing physical activities. And if you’re on a fishing trip, you ‘re burning up more calories than you’d be consuming sitting in an office. Whether you’re hiking or running, you ‘re doing a cardiovascular workout that helps keep your heart and lungs safe. Your level of activity will vary but hikers typically burn from 120-300 calories per hour. No doubt you have quite an enthusiasm to work up during a long camping trip.
Essentials Checklist – Our Complete List of What to Take While Camping: We have an extensive camping checklist when we go camping (which is very often!) Print out this list and check off the items as you go. Careful, your packing list may become larger than your car.
Studies from the University of Texas and Michigan University indicate that life adventures are helping to keep the brain safe. New physically and intellectually challenging activities have the greatest effect on brain development, and camping meets all of those standards. Research shows that camping can improve your overall health if you are suffering from depression, fatigue, heart disease or even allergies. Just don’t ignore to commit yourself to the experience — you are on your way to creating an engaging, calm hobby that will keep you healthy for coming years.
Go have an adventure today and enjoy the beauty that nature has to offer!
Love,
