{"id":33090,"date":"2021-05-06T05:00:42","date_gmt":"2021-05-06T12:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/?p=33090"},"modified":"2021-05-05T23:44:23","modified_gmt":"2021-05-06T06:44:23","slug":"10-benefits-of-getting-outside","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/10-benefits-of-getting-outside\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Benefits of Getting Outside"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n
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10 Benefits of Getting Outside<\/strong><\/h1>\n

With the weather getting better, my family and I have been getting outside so much more.<\/strong> There\u2019s nothing quite like enjoying the sunshine on a warm day after months enduring (<\/span>or even enjoying<\/span><\/a>!) cold weather, don\u2019t you agree? Being outdoors gives an instant lift to my mood.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

It turns out there\u2019s a reason for that! Spending time outdoors isn\u2019t just fun; it\u2019s actually incredibly beneficial to your overall health<\/strong>. The way we interact with nature and how much time we spend outside, both exercising and just enjoying all it has to offer, will reflect in our health status.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Outside<\/em> magazine has even referred to this as the \u201cNature Cure\u201d and called it a free, miracle drug.<\/strong> In fact, many doctors are writing \u201cNature Prescriptions\u201d and suggesting their patients go outside as their form of therapy and treatment for countless health problems, including obesity, <\/span>mental health<\/span><\/a> issues, and chronic illnesses.<\/span><\/p>\n

Why is this? What exactly are the advantages that his remedy has to offer? <\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Here are Just 10 benefits for Getting Outside and Personal with Mother Nature.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\ud83c\udf1e ENERGY BOOST<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Often, a sluggish day can be cured by a dose of what I like to call “Vitamin N” (as in Nature)<\/strong>. Like a delicious cup of coffee, spending 20 minutes breathing in fresh air gives your brain an <\/span>energy boost<\/span><\/a>. Studies show your body burns more calories while outdoors, and the sunlight raises serotonin levels, which, in turn, increases your energy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf1e EXERCISING IS EASIER<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It can feel so much easier to exercise outside,<\/strong> which is due to many different factors. Along with the energy boost, the <\/span>mood booster<\/span><\/a> of being surrounded by flourishing surroundings can make exercise more fun and seemingly easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, exposure to sunlight can help mitigate pain. With less pain, of course, exercising would feel easier!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf1e MENTAL HEALTH REMEDY<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Vitamin N (Nature) is a fantastic remedy for mental health issues. <\/span><\/p>\n

Anxiety<\/a><\/strong>, depression, and anger are notably decreased after spending time outdoors due to the boost of serotonin and breath of fresh air.<\/strong> Enjoying nature can reduce <\/span>stress-related hormones<\/span><\/a>, blood pressure, and adrenaline. Plus, the aromatherapy of spelling freshly cut grass, trees, flowers, etc. can make you feel calmer and more relaxed.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1e IMPORTANT VITAMINS\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Ever heard of the sunshine vitamin? It\u2019s affectionally referred to that way for an excellent reason!<\/strong> Vitamin D is created from the fresh sun<\/strong> on the <\/span>skin<\/span><\/a> when you\u2019re outside and is <\/span>essential <\/span><\/i>for a well-functioning body. This vitamin helps you absorb calcium, prevent osteoporosis, reduce <\/span>inflammation<\/span><\/a>, and reduce depression.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Growing a garden<\/strong> is a great way to get some sunshine and vitamin D… plus so many more vitamins from what you grow! This Marinated Garden Tomato + Cucumber Summer Salad<\/a> is something you can grow yourself.\u00a0 Sunshine POWERUP!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1e FOCUS RESTORATION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Many studies show that spending time with Mother Nature helps improve and restore your focus.<\/strong> The outdoors gives your brain a break from all that drains you mentally, physically, and emotionally. With the <\/span>reduction of stress<\/span><\/a> and increase of <\/span>energy<\/span><\/a>, focusing becomes so much easier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1e IMMUNE SYSTEM BOOST<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Plants release these fun little chemicals called phytoncides, increasing the level of white blood cells in your body.<\/strong> These are <\/span>essential<\/span><\/a> in fighting infections and diseases and helping us heal quicker. Research shows those who spend more time outdoors recover quicker, take fewer painkillers, and have fewer medical complications.<\/span><\/p>\n

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This CFC Healing Turmeric Chicken Soup<\/a> is another way to naturally boost immunity!<\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1e ENHANCES CREATIVITY\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Need a little help getting in touch with your creative side?<\/strong> Try ditching your screens and connect with nature! The relaxation that comes with being in the outdoors helps the creative juices flow. And the increased focus definitely helps restore attention and improve creativity. This can also be incredibly beneficial to raising your <\/span>self-esteem<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1e BETTER SNOOZING\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

There are many natural ways<\/a><\/strong> to increase your quality and amount of sleep, and one of the most important is spending time outside<\/strong>. Sleep is crucial<\/span> for physical and mental health<\/span><\/a>, so anything that helps improve it will help improve your overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The outdoors helps regulate body temperature and the circadian rhythm, which improves sleep quality<\/a><\/strong>. So if you\u2019re struggling to snooze, try spending some time outside every day.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83c\udf1e GRACEFUL AGING<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Nature and sunlight help lower aches and pains, which improves mobility in the elderly.<\/strong> However, aging gracefully doesn\u2019t just include the <\/span>physical aspects<\/span><\/a>, which is helped with the immune system boost, lower pain, and better sleep. It also involves the mental and societal elements. According to many psychologists, nature exposure helps lower societal pressures, allowing us to be better people, value essential aspects of life such as relationships and community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\ud83c\udf1e NATURE VISION<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Last but certainly not least, being outside can improve eyesight<\/a><\/strong>!<\/strong> Studies show children who spend more time outdoors are less likely to be nearsighted and have a lower chance of myopia. Low temperatures also cause the blood vessels to constrict, which causes vision changes and blurriness. So, spending time in the warmth outside can help avoid this.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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There are many other benefits of spending time outdoors, but there are just ten important ones!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

I hope some of these encourage you to enjoy Mother Nature,<\/strong> whether you\u2019re exercising, taking your dogs for a walk, or just enjoying a <\/span>picnic<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is the most important <\/i>reason you like to go outside?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

10 Benefits of Getting Outside With the weather getting better, my family and I have been getting outside so much more. There\u2019s nothing quite like enjoying the sunshine on a warm day after months enduring (or even enjoying!) cold weather, don\u2019t you agree? Being outdoors gives an instant lift to my mood.\u00a0 It turns out Read More! <\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":33092,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[81],"tags":[],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33090"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=33090"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33090\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33110,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/33090\/revisions\/33110"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/33092"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=33090"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=33090"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cleanfoodcrush.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=33090"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}