Enjoying sunrise or sunset helps improve health and lose weight
Visitors to Arpoador in Rio de Janeiro are enchanted by the scenery - so much so that it is a favorite place for those who want to watch the sunset in the city. Many people even clap their hands when this happens. While others find this foolish and extremely corny, science sees numerous benefits for those who appreciate the star rising or setting on the horizon.
Let's see: life is so busy, full of problems and a lot of bad news. Setting aside a part of your day to just relax while looking at a beautiful landscape has an extremely invigorating effect on your body. These are the ideal times for you to meditate and focus only on good energies.
Meditation
Stress and agitation are common features in today's times. Who doesn't live under absurd pressure? Holding up the bar is quite complicated ... So when you take the time to do a self-analysis, it has a lot of effects on your body.
And do not think that just because you have never done meditation you will not be able to benefit from the practice. There are numerous relaxation techniques, some with gadgets, body positions or relaxing teas. But you can simply start by taking a break from your head and looking for a comfortable resting position - and is there anything better than doing it with a beautiful landscape?
Once you find your ideal position, start breathing normally. After a while, breathe deeply three to four times, focusing on the air that enters your lungs - if thoughts come up, ignore them. The time is for you to get in touch with the peace of mind you also deserve.
The time of meditation is up to you. There is no magic formula! Just let the situation flow, enjoy the moment and focus on your body. Of course at first you will find everything very strange, but it will do you a damn good! The frequency of meditation also depends on your pace of life and how much you think it will take to get you back on track.
The benefits of walking in nature
Have you ever noticed how quiet country life is? Nature and its relaxing sounds play a key role in this. Studies indicate, for example, that city dwellers are up to 20% more likely to develop anxiety disorders and 40% more likely to experience sudden mood swings. And why take medicine if you can alleviate it with a walk in the park?
Contact with nature helps a lot! Studies indicate that 90 minutes of walks in the park already significantly decrease the brain activity responsible for depression. In other words, face that getting out of bed and couch for a walk on the beach or in the woods will free your mind of negative thoughts.
Walking in the morning helps you lose weight
And if you're still not convinced of the benefits of enjoying nature, here's the final card: Walking in the early morning helps your body get rid of those extra pounds! And because obesity is related to a number of diseases, it is high time for you to start adopting this practice.
A study from the University of Northwestern, USA, shows that it is much healthier to keep your body accustomed to the solar cycle, that is, to sleep at night and exercise during the day. Researchers have found that the sooner a person is exposed to sunlight, the thinner they are!
The conclusion was that sunlight helps regulate your body's metabolism. It is as if you have adapted your biological clock to the solar clock: the more in tune they are, the better your health. In addition, the morning time is ideal for metabolizing vitamin D in your body, in addition to melatonin, which helps your circardian cycle get further into the axes. Cool huh?
* Posted on 11/19/2015
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