Health Benefits of Walking in the Forest

Forest Walk

through the nature surrounding Forest Park Eureka

The benefits of a forest walk

Did you know that a walk in the forest has many benefits? Villapark Eureka is located in the middle of the woods on a historic estate. From the park you can take beautiful forest walks and enjoy all the positive effects of being surrounded by nature.

 

Good for your lungs

The amount of dust particles that pollute the lungs is up to 90 percent lower in the forest than in the city, which is beneficial for our bronchi. The effect: during a forest walk, lung capacity increases and blood pressure decreases.

 

Better for your joints

The soft forest floor with its leaves and pine needles has a very special structure. During a walk, the impact on the feet, knees, hips and spine is well absorbed. That is why it is the ideal surface for people suffering from back pain or joint problems.

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“A Forest Walk at Villapark Eureka Brings Peace and Health”

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Good for your ears

The forest also offers a unique background sound: birds singing and the wind rustling through the leaves. It is much quieter than in the city. In the forest, the noise level in decibels is about half of what we are exposed to daily in an average residential area. In addition, after a forest walk your body is saturated with so much oxygen that your metabolism can perform optimally. This helps you relax – and sleep well at night.

 

Good against colds

Pine needles contain powerful essential oils. These help loosen mucus from the bronchi when you have a cold.

 

Good for your heart

Japanese studies show that terpenes also stimulate the adrenal glands to produce more of the heart-protective substance DHEA.

 

In short...

Take a wonderful walk or bike ride through the forest and enjoy all these positive effects.

 

 

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