Relaxing by the fire is good for your health

Relaxing in front of an open crackling fire after a stressful day has clear health benefits, a study has found.

According to a study done by the University of Arizona

The benefits of sitting by a campfire are more therapeutic than you think. Sitting around a campfire is a way to enjoy quality time together and detach from the real world after a stressful week.

Why is Sitting Around Fire So Relaxing?

According to a study by the University of Arizona, sitting by a warm fire is known to reduce blood pressure. The heat from the flames has also been known to help lower stress levels.

A campfire provides a sense of security, warmth, and comfort

Dr Christopher Lynn, a medical and psychological anthropologist, carried out tests on hundreds of volunteers to see how they reacted to a virtual fire.His three-year study at the University of Alabama found that even a DVD recording of a roaring fireplace triggered primeval instincts, helping all viewers to relax.

He said: “Hearth and campfires are widely held to influence a relaxation effect. Although the importance of controlled fires in human evolution is indisputable, the relaxation aspect had remained uninvestigated.