Traveling is one of the best ways to relax and forget about your problems. You get to see new places, meet all kinds of people, and learn about different customs and cultures. Nature tourism, for example, can be an excellent option to recharge your batteries.
This type of trip encompasses outdoor activities, adventure tourism and can also have an educational character — that is, it involves a lot of contact with the environment. Foz do Iguacu, in Paraná, is a destiny which is among the most sought after for ecotourism, in addition to Lençóis and Parnaíba, which are in Bahia.
In this article, we separate 5 benefits that nature tourism brings to your life and your mental health. Keep reading and find out what they are!
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1. Relieves stress
We live in a fast-paced, connected world that often requires us to be constantly available to work or solve problems. This ends up leading to task overload and constant irritation.
Contact with nature helps to disconnect, especially to leave technology a little aside. That way, it's easier to relax and re-energize to have a healthier and lighter routine.
Stop and think: how many times, just leaving the hustle and bustle of a big city and arriving at a place that has a lot of greenery, have you felt lighter?
2. Helps move the body
Gyms can be a great way to exercise, but doing it outdoors has even greater benefits. This is because exposure to sunlight can boost your mood and give you a sense of well-being.
Outdoor activities, whether walking, hiking or biking, are a great combination: exercise releases endorphins while you breathe purer mountain air, without the pollution of large urban centers.
3. Improves blood pressure and breathing
Another direct benefit of cleaner air is improved breathing and blood oxygenation, as your heart needs to beat less because your body is more relaxed. Consequently, your blood pressure is lower.
4. Improves concentration and memory
According to a study carried out by the University of Michigan in 2008, contact with nature increases your power of concentration and short-term memory.
In urban settings, there is an enormous amount of information. Therefore, we need to worry about traffic and pay attention when crossing the street, for example. This requires more direct attention, which ends up hurting the retention of data that is more important.
5. Increases body levels of vitamin D
Also known as the “sunshine vitamin” (since it is produced by exposing the skin to sunlight for about 10 to 15 minutes a day), this substance helps your body better absorb calcium — which is essential for good health. of your bones.
In addition, it plays a key role in muscle, metabolic, neurological and cardiac functions. For this reason, it helps to prevent heart attacks, strokes and diseases such as osteoporosis, cancer and depression.
Now that you've learned how nature tourism can help you lead a healthier life, take the opportunity to learn how to enjoy your trip even more with simple relaxation techniques!
