Here is a list of just some of the many health benefits of fresh air.

  1. Helps increase the rate and quality of growth in both plants and animals
  2. Helps the airways of your lungs to dilate more fully and improves the cleansing action of your lungs
  3. Helps to improve your heart rate, blood pressure, and metabolic rate
  4. Helps your immune system fight off disease more effectively
  5. Soothes your nerves. It will leave you feeling more refreshed and relaxed
  6. Will stimulate your appetite and will help your food to digest more effectively. That is why it’s great to take a brisk walk outside after you eat
  7. Will help you sleep more soundly at night
  8. Helps to clear your mind, improves your concentration, and helps you to think more clearly
  9. Alters your brain levels of serotonin which helps to improve your mood and promote a sense of happiness and well-being
  10. Helps your body get rid of accumulated impurities
  11. Provides enough oxygen for cellular metabolism
  12. Helps to kill bacteria and viruses in the air thanks to its rich oxygen content. Polluted air cannot do this
  13. Strengthens your immune system by supplying it with the oxygen it needs. White blood cells require more oxygen when working to kill and destroy bacteria, viruses, and germs. Enough oxygen will ensure that they are able to function properly

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