Archive for the 'Hammocks & Health' Category
Instead of a Vacation try a Staycation!
, 07 05th, 2008
A staycation (or stay-cation) is a period of time in which an individual or family stays at home and relaxes at home or takes day trips from their home to area attractions. Staycations have acheived high popularity in hard economic times in which unemployment levels and gas prices are high.
Common activities of a staycation include use of the backyard pool, lounging in a hammock, visits to local parks and museums, and attendance at local festivals.
Staycations are far less costly than a vacation involving traveling. There are no lodging costs and travel expenses are minimal.
The Art of Feng Shui in your Garden
, 06 29th, 2008
Feng Shui is the ancient Chinese art of placement. The Chinese believe that by placing things to encourage the beneficial flow of Chi (Energy Force) you can create harmonious change which affects your health, wealth and relationships. A Feng Shui garden should follow nature’s lead as much as possible with the primary aim of creating harmony and balance.
Nine elements need to be present to achieve a balanced Feng Shui garden.
Some of these elements are:
- A place to sit that allows you to view all, or at least most, of your garden. A hammock or hammock chair can provide the perfect and most relaxing seat to view your garden. It is recommended that hammocks be placed in the northwest because it is related to movement.
- Paths should never be straight, as chi energy would run too quickly towards your home, instead let them meander and curve through your garden.
- A garden should have “living spaces” that provide a haven for friends and family to relax and enjoy the sunshine and gentle breeze.
- Trees or large shrubs will provide privacy and protection at the back of the garden.
- Balance is created by mixing different sizes, shapes and colors of plants so that no one species is overwhelmed by another.
- Water features such as pools, ponds and fountains are beautiful and encourage beneficial chi. They also symbolize prosperity and create yin (feminine) energy.
- You can create more Yang (masculine) energy by using garden lights to add light to the garden’s dark areas.
Excerpts for this blog article have been borrowed from sites such as Outdoor Living.
Healthful Sleep–YOU NEED IT!
, 06 16th, 2008
Science has verified that experiencing deep sleep on a consistent basis is essential for maintaining one’s optimal health. Conversely, it has also been concluded that sleep deprivation weakens the body’s immune system as well as all other metabolic functions essential for well-being. Millions today find it difficult to sleep deeply. If you wake up in the morning without feeling revitalized, your health is not what it should be. While the demand for sleeping aids increases, most people still do not know that can be used as a tool for facilitating deep sleep. The reasons for poor sleep quality can be anything from simple emotional stress to sleeping disorders such as sleep apnea. While many methods exist for conquering these challenges, modern studies suggest that stress relief is your greatest asset for attaining a good night’s sleep. Take, for example, how you feel after relaxing in a Jacuzzi or while having a good back massage.
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Side Benefit of Relaxing in your Hammock- Make Vitamin D
, 06 16th, 2008
As if you needed another reason to lie in your hammock. Here are some excerpts from the internet. Pay attention to the instructions about sunscreen, research information about the dangers too much unprotected sun exposure and enjoy getting healthy;
Vitamin D is known as the “sunshine vitamin” because the body manufactures the vitamin after being exposed to sunshine. Ten to 15 minutes of sunshine 3 times weekly is enough to produce the body’s requirement of vitamin D.
Vitamin D levels in Canada are also being compromised by a lifestyle change. Unlike previous generations that farmed or otherwise worked outside, most people now spend little time outdoors.
One survey published in 2001 estimated office- and homebound Canadians and Americans spend 93 per cent of waking time in buildings or cars, both of which block ultraviolet light.
Hammocks: A Wonderful way to Relax
, 06 03rd, 2008
The hammock is one of the most popular methods of relaxation. When the word is mentioned, images come to mind of a lazy summer day or simply a time of rest and leisure. Today, consumers are delighted to learn they can find discount hammocks that are more affordable than ever.
Hammocks have endured for centuries and they continue to offer tranquility to consumers across the nation. Hammocks are most often found in gardens or beneath clusters of sheltering trees. They come in a variety of shapes and sizes that are suitable for a wide range of uses, from smaller sizes for individuals, to larger sizes that can easily accommodate a family.