MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS BENEFITS:

MOUNTAIN ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS BENEFITS:
Mountain environments are known to have numerous beneficial effects on physical and psychological status in general and man in particular, the most significant benefits are found in children and adults in the elderly. At altitudes of mt.2000-2300 s.l.m. The mild temperatures allow greater exposure to sunlight, ultraviolet rays stimulate the production of vitamin D, essential in the metabolism of
calcium and therefore important in bone development of children and to combat rheumatism and osteoporosis in the elderly often suffer.
The bright sun of the mountain is also much more pronounced and prolonged during the day than that of lower altitudes, it stimulates the pineal gland activity resulting in increased production of melatonin, a hormone responsible for regulating sleep rhythms -wake.
By melatonin depends on a series of physiological events cascade, with increased secretion of this hormone, the higher the overall efficiency of the organism. The levels of air pollution inquinmento mt.1.800 at altitudes between sea level and mt.2.300 are significantly lower than those present in mt.1.500 slm -
Staying, so you must spend at least 10 days on the day and night to share mt.2.000-2300 slm the decrease of oxygen in the air, stimulates the bone marrow to produce more red blood cells, resulting in improved oxygenation of tissues throughout the body. A slight reduction in the percentage of oxygen in the air increases the pulmonary ventilation, resulting benefits, especially in children with allergic diseases such as asthma and rhinitis in the elderly with chronic respiratory disease. In addition to the bronchi and lungs also the heart and blood vessels positively affected by the weather. If we stay united to mount a bit 'of moderate physical activity, health and general physical condition will benefit. The mountain with its landscape and its intense light, the colors and scents of nature is shown as a place of recovery for patients with depressive syndromes or chronic anxiety.