10/21/2022
Ever wonder why seeing a waterfall makes you so happy?š
Did you know there are actually numerous health benefits just for being in the presence of waterfalls??š¦
Waterfalls release negative ions into the surrounding atmosphere. This increases the bodyās production of serotonin and the flow of oxygen to the brain, both of which have a profound effect on the health of the bodyā¦
The sounds, the sights, and all in between all bring about many benefits waterfalls can have on our health:
ź§ Improves mood
ź§ Reduces stress & anxiety
ź§ Decreases inflammation
ź§ Increases mental clarity
ź§ Reduction of free radicals
ź§ Helps combat chronic stress & fatigue
ź§ Improves cell metabolism
ź§ Greater emotional stability
ź§ Improves liver function
ź§ Helps to purify blood
ź§ Enhances immune system
ź§ Overall sense of well-being
šæEcological benefits:
ź§ Purifies water
ź§ Leads to growth of plant life
ź§ Reduces soil erosion
ź§ Keeps a lively eco system
ź§ Turns waste to nutrients
ź§ Adds oxygen to water
Itās amazing how healing nature itself is. I think itās safe to say in this case⦠you should go chase waterfallsš
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Sources:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8044934/
https://gardenpondsunlimited.com/the-psychological-benefits-of-waterfalls/
https://www.murchisonfallsnationalpark.com/why-water-falls-are-important.html