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Health Benefits of Camping

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"Another thing I like to do is sit back and take in nature. To look at the birds, listen to their singing, go hiking, camping and jogging and running, walking along the beach, playing games and sometimes being alone with the great outdoors. It's very special to me." Larry Wilcox

Humans subconsciously long to connect with the natural world through endless exposure to plants, skies, and the seas. Medical professionals have termed this 'biophilia', and have started to recognize that being outdoors has a positive effect on the quality of your life. Planning a camping trip with your family or friends, at least once a month can help you revive, and get in touch with the wilderness.

Not only will camping on a regular basis, keep you coming back to nature, but it can also influence your fitness. You have a range of activities to engage in, not to mention the obvious... bush walking and fishing. You don't necessarily have to strain yourself any further. Feel like something more relaxing? Why not take this time to start reading that book that you never got around to, perhaps try bird watching, or even have a go at meditating in the wild!

From HealthSmart Magazine