Thursday, July 17, 2008

Importance of Fresh Air to our Health

For most of us, our busy schedule at work or at home would eat up all our time for relaxation. We get pre-occupied with the things we do inside the office or at home. We get too tired to even just spend a few hours of walk in a nearby beach or have a picnic at a nearby national park. Oftentimes we forget the true value of nature and the wonders it does to our health.

According to a recent study, Americans spend more time inside our homes or offices rather than go outdoors. Watching television, surfing the internet and sleeping are just some indoor activities we mostly spend our time with. Mainly because we feel more secured and relax at our homes. But is this enough?

More studies show that harmful pollutants are also found inside our homes and offices. Cockroaches or bugs, dust mites, fungal spores, and harmful gases from cleaning products can actually harm our bodies. Stepping out of your home and getting some fresh air from time to time can give you health benefits. It can be just a simple picnic in a nearby park, a morning jogging ritual at a nearby beach, or just simply walking your dog in a nearby greenery can actually expose you to fresh air.

Fresh air can help you live longer, release stress or anxiety and even helps you recover from sickness. The lists of the benefits of getting fresh air may seem endless. You may be surprised of the wonders fresh air can do to your body.

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