BLUE AMBER SIGNATURE WELLNESS CLUB

OUTDOOR WELLNESS PROGRAM 
“Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.” –Edward Abbey

Regular physical activity is one of the most important things you can do for your health. There is an endless list of benefits that anyone can take advantage of. Being outdoors in nature can be healing and beneficial for the body and mind. Fresh air, sun, and trees; Nature is a magical thing, and according to some studies it can have strong healing powers — such as improving mood, boosting the immune system and increasing anti-cancer proteins. 
When combined together, we are providing our body with the best natural tool to maintain a healthy, happy life. 
  
If your goal is to: 
- Maintain Healthy Weight 
- Maintain Better Immunity 
- Feel better about yourself 
- Lessen anxiety 
- Improve your focus 
 This program is for you. 
Our outdoor activities will combine Yoga Class and hiking. No previous experience is required. From ease relaxing walks to more advance hiking trips, Anybody can join. During our program we will also practice a  "FOREST BATHING", meaning that you spend time in a forest environment meditating to help improve physical and mental health. The Japanese call it Shinrin Yoku.
Let's start moving, explore our beautiful parks and forests and let's stay healthy and happy.  

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OUR NEXT ADVENTURES

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WORTH TO READ

Number of Daily Steps For Longevity​

Why You Should Use Trekking Poles

Ticks are going to be an issue this season

How to Choose Insect Repellent

Benefits of getting outdoor​

If you have any questions please email me   mark@blueamberspa.com or call:
my cell: 201 921 8374
Blue Amber Spa 201 272 1970
Hope to see you all on the trail!!!

Marek Majowicz
Co-Owner of Blue Amber Spa And Wellness Center

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​HIKING WITH TREKKING POLES
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Whether you're thru-hiking across the country or heading out on a quick weekend jaunt, trekking poles can add a lot of stability and comfort to your hike. Trekking poles shouldn't be considered essential, but many hikers and backpackers love them for a variety of reasons.
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The biggest advantage of hiking with trekking poles is that they absorb some of the shock your joints take when you step - especially on ascents and descents. Trekking poles act as another set of limbs to give you more stability when tackling tricky terrain.
Using trekking poles can get you walking in a smooth rhythm - foot, pole, foot, pole - and can help you sustain a good hiking pace for longer periods of time. Poles can also be used to test ice strength and water depth.

13 REMARKABLE HEALTH BENEFITS OF GETTING OUTDOORS

1. BEING IN NATURE BOOSTS LIFE SATISFACTION

2. SOAKING UP THE SUN ELEVATES VITAMIN D LEVELS

3. SPENDING TIME OUTDOORS MAY LOWER BLOOD PRESSURE

4. OUTDOOR TIME CAN REDUCE INFLAMMATION

5. BEING OUTSIDE IS GOOD FOR EYESIGHT

6. OUTDOOR TIME IMPROVES SLEEP

7. BEING OUTDOORS BURNS MORE CALORIES

8. SPENDING TIME OUTSIDE INCREASES HAPPINESS

9. NATURE RELIEVES STRESS, ANXIETY, AND DEPRESSION

10. OUTDOOR TIME RELIEVES PAIN NATURALLY

11. SPENDING TIME IN GREEN SPACES BOOSTS IMMUNITY

12. TIME OUTDOORS INCREASES SOCIAL INTERACTION

13. THE GREAT OUTDOORS GENERATES CREATIVITY

Spending 120 minutes in nature each week is ideal for optimal health and well-being. While getting outside daily could undoubtedly make you feel better, researchers note that the recommended two hours per week doesn’t have to be divvied up evenly. That’s great news for folks who live in urban areas, have limited access to nature, and those with hectic schedules. Whether you venture outdoors one day per week or seven, you’ll reap the rewards.

FOREST THERAPY
​Forest bathing and forest therapy (or shinrin-yoku) broadly means taking in, in all of one’s senses, the forest atmosphere. Not simply a walk in the woods, it is the conscious and contemplative practice of being immersed in the sights, sounds and smells of the forest.

Forest bathing isn’t just taking a walk in the woods. And it’s not entirely meditation, It’s about people simply connecting with nature. As you enter the woods – whether that’s a nearby park or a patch of trees in your own backyard – stop for a few quiet moments of deep breathing. Close your eyes, turn your palms forward, and feel the forest around you. It’s okay if your mind wanders, just make a concerted effort to note the smell of the air, any warmth from sunlight streaming through the trees, or any cool breezes against your fingertips.
Amplify the forest’s sounds by using your hands to gently cup your ears forward. Hone in on those sounds – maybe the plop-plop-whoosh of the brook, the rat-a-tat of a woodpecker, or the high-pitched whirring sound that a red squirrel makes. Sniff a clump of damp soil, take a whiff of pine branches, or place your nose on the bark of a tree and inhale. What do certain smells remind you of? Which ones surprise you? Or which ones virtually have no scent at all?
Run your hands over the bark of different trees, rub moss on a tree limb, dip your fingertips in any nearby body of water. Note the differences in the textures – which ones appeal to you more?
Find a bench or simply sit on the ground. Relax and imagine a stream of energy flowing through every element of surrounding nature including you, absorb it, let it heal your body and calm your mind.

HOW TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF TICK BITES AND INFECTIONS

Apply tick repellent to your skin and clothing, especially your shoes and socks.
Wear long pants and pull your socks over your pant leg.
When you’re out, stay on the trail.
When you come home, make sure you do a thorough tick check, focusing on your thighs, groin area and the back of your head. Then shower.
Put the clothing you wore outside in the dryer at high heat for 10 minutes to kill any ticks that may be hiding.

Deer ticks are commonly found on the thighs/groin, while Dog ticks are most commonly found on the head.
Pets are tick magnets, Since dogs are much less likely to stay on the trail, ticks can hide in long hair and thick fur. Make sure you check your dogs as well and talk to your veterinarian about vaccines and other prevention methods.


MY PERSONAL RECOMMENDATION FOR TICK REPELLENT IS PICARIDIN.
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​PICARIDIN - Effective against the greatest range of insects, this chemical is a synthetic version of a repellent found in pepper plants. Maximum protection is provided in formulations with 20 percent picaridin. Spray versions protect for up to 12 hours against mosquitoes and ticks, and up to eight hours against flies; lotion formulations last for up to 14 hours against mosquitoes and ticks, and up to eight hours against flies.

For more informations about different type insect repellents click HERE.
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