{"id":9671,"date":"2016-06-10T14:55:58","date_gmt":"2016-06-10T12:55:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=9671"},"modified":"2016-06-10T14:55:58","modified_gmt":"2016-06-10T12:55:58","slug":"water-is-happiness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2016\/06\/water-is-happiness\/","title":{"rendered":"Water is happiness"},"content":{"rendered":"

And if there was a link between our mind, our well-being<\/strong> and water<\/strong>? This is the starting point of the wonderful book<\/strong> by Wallace<\/strong> J.<\/strong> Nichols,<\/strong> a Californian marine biologist, that has collected statistics, studies, experiments and new discoveries in neuroscience<\/strong> that tell of a close link between water<\/strong> and happiness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

\"Water<\/p>\n

Blue Mind reveals, through a course in evolutionary<\/strong> biology<\/strong> and medical research, the amazing<\/strong> effects<\/strong> that water has on our bodies and our minds. Years of research seems to show that the proximity to the water significantly decreases anxiety,<\/strong> even more than some psychotropic drugs, expand creativity,<\/strong> improves our physical and mental wellbeing, but not only. These extensive studies have shown that water, that it is river, lake, sea or ocean, releases dopamine<\/strong>, serotonin and oxytocin, all chemicals linked to happiness<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Maybe it’s not something\u00a0that surprising: water is necessary for our life, is our first habitat in the womb<\/strong>, made 75% of our body and in the whole course of history man has tried to live as close as possible to it; it’s an instinctive<\/strong>, emotional and deep bond.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Reading Blue Mind is a journey through our own memories, through man\u00a0history, through sciences and through the testimonies and stories related to water of artists, neuroscientists, surfers that Wallace J. Nichols met during his studies and his life.<\/p>\n

\"water<\/p>\n

Experience water on\u00a0holiday<\/h2>\n

And if in the life of every day, in our city lives, living close to rivers<\/strong>, lakes<\/strong> or the sea<\/strong> isn’t always easy, why not do it at least on vacation? Why not immerse yourself in the blue and live in person that sense of calm and happiness that water give us?
\nHere are 5 ideas for this summer, to experience water in its various forms:<\/p>\n

1.\u00a0A weekend at the lake<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Weekend<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discover the 10 most beautiful lakes in Italy<\/strong>, dive into the crystal clear waters of Lake Garda, between the mountains and lemons, or of Lake Orta in its pristine\u00a0nature, and immerse yourself in the vibrant life of the villages on the water, so romantic and typically Italian.<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0A dip in the natural hot springs<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"A<\/p>\n

Among medieval villages and cities of art, hot sulfur waters<\/strong>, hidden in a pristine nature, come to life in\u00a0the incredible natural thermal baths<\/strong>\u00a0in Tuscany for a wellness holiday, among\u00a0free<\/strong> cuddles\u00a0and picture postcard landscapes.<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Exploring the sea of Greece<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"Discover<\/p>\n

Experience a journey through the colors of Greece: the white of the houses, the green of olive trees, the red of sunsets, the yellow of the sun, and the blue of its\u00a0incredible crystalline sea.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0On vacation in Cilento<\/a><\/h3>\n
\"An
photo by Gianfrancolo Vitolo via Flickr<\/div><\/div>\n

Among its beaches<\/strong> reminiscent of the Caribbean and its impressive caves<\/strong>, Cilento knows how to excite all types of travelers, and the contact with water is assured!<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0Canoeing on the cleanest river in Europe<\/a><\/h3>\n

\"On<\/p>\n

Try closing your eyes and imagine a world without the everyday noises, where silence is not silence, but sweet music sung by nature… It’s just a taste of this unforgettable experience in a canoe in the Natural Reserve of the River Tirino<\/strong>, in Abruzzo<\/strong>.
\nThink about your life, your favorite memories: how many are the ones related to water<\/strong>?<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

You might also like:<\/h4>\n

Walking in the woods reduces depression<\/a><\/h4>\n

What color is your perfect vacation? 5 routes between colors of nature in Italy<\/a><\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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