One may have started fishing after being influenced by a family member or living in an area that supports such lifestyle. No matter one’s reasons for casting the line and waiting for a nibble, fishing offers serious benefits to one’s health and wellness. Here are some of them.
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Meditation
Fishing is a form of meditation for it allows for a little mind clearing as one focuses on a fixed object (the potential catch) in a calming environment. Meditation offers a number of positive effects, from improving one’s immune system to slowing heart rate by enhancing one’s self-confidence.
Light exercise
One can burn calories while fishing, and it’s a fun way to exercise and sustain one’s interest. Also, it doesn’t require coordinating with anyone else – one can fish on their own and spend hours outdoors doing it.
Stress reduction and management
In surveys, participants reported that their main motivation isn’t just about their potential catch, but also escaping thick crowds. Fishing can help one reduce and manage stress from daily life. In fact, there are now even charities supporting the benefits of fishing in treating post-traumatic stress disorder.
Vitamin D
It may not be sunny outside at all times, but with enough outdoor time and sun exposure, one can up their vitamin D reserves. This nutrient helps regulate the calcium and phosphate in the body, keeps bones and teeth health, and has even been explored in the fight against depression.
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Dr. Tom Maibenco is a family physician who is an advocate of many great causes. When he is not busy with his professional and community work, he enjoys the outdoors and loves to go fishing. For similar reads, visit this site.
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