One aspect of our 8 steps New-Start program is fresh air but why do we put that much emphasis on fresh air?
A constant challenge for big cities is how to maintain air quality and lessen pollution levels therefore governments may get creative with green rooftops, more trees planting in urban areas, upkeep and management of parks and nature reserves and other government policies such as gas emissions, pollution-free zones as well as a plethora of schemes to help reduce environmental impact.
Inhaling fresh air has an enormous impact on our overall wellbeing as it increases the oxygen levels that we inhale which then, in turn, helps the white blood cells doing their job better in fighting bacteria and infections, therefore it strengthens our immune system like nothing else does.
Fresh air also helps to break down blockages within the circulatory system which in turn helps to have a good and strong heart and lowers high blood pressure.
Being in the fresh air improves our mental wellbeing as well as boosting our happy hormone serotonin. If you are experiencing anxiety or depression we do recommend that you spend more time outdoors - especially within nature.
Staying indoors has its benefits but it was never intended for humans to spend days in and days out between four walls. Here are the effects of being indoors on a constant basis:
Your oxygen levels drop - The blood tends to thicken and puts more stress on the heart, causing potentially heart-related illnesses. Also, having lower oxygen levels can cause headaches and migraines.
Spending most of our time indoors also lessens exposure to good bacteria which help strengthen the immune system
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weakens the immune system and makes the body more receptible to common ills like colds, flu, heart-related diseases, high blood pressure and even cancer.
being indoors we also spend more time sitting which when overdone can cause back pain
eyesight weakens as the option to change vision between long and short term on a constant basis is hampered.
These are just a few examples as the list can be endless.
30 Min a day in the fresh air is a good rule of thumb and can be easily achieved.
Here are some easy things you can do to get more often outside and especially get that clean air:
Exercise - try to go outside for your exercises more often
Walk with friends and family in the parks
Walk-in a park after work to get home or to the station
Plan picnics
Get a garden - a great combination is doing gardening as it can be a great way to exercise as well as being a great way to breathe fresh air into our lungs.
To finish this post I want to share a testimony with you which I have personally been fortunate enough to observe and we believe it can also encourage you.
''After being rushed to the hospital and hearing the doctor tell me that I have a tumour on my neck and it has to be removed immediately I was in shock, especially because I had been living healthily for many years.
However, my surgery had to be pushed back since my blood was to thin to be operated on.
I then used that time to follow the 8 steps of the New-Start program as strictly as I could - including going for fresh air every day, drinking more than my daily recommended amount of water, eating a vegetarian diet and so on.
During my hospitalisation, my health improved drastically and my doctor could not believe what he was witnessing.
As my health improved my tumour reduced in size so I decided to delay the surgery and go on my pre-arrange business trip instead.
During my business trip, I took every possible opportunity to walk in nature as I also kept doing all the other steps too - this being said, it was not easy but I am so glad I did what I did because my tumour is gone now and this without surgery!''
- Martin P.K.
This being said, we do recommend speaking with your healthcare provider or have guidance through the prosses if you are suffering from a serious disease.
Feel free to contact us anytime if you have questions or require advice.
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