Here at Rendezvous we love to talk about the wonder and health benefits of the great outdoors. During the pandemic studies show it’s even more important to spend time outside for physical and mental health. Over the past year we’ve all been sheltering in place and the time inside has only compounded with winter weather. […]
Research has shown that our environment contributes upwards of 70% in the battle to reduce stress and reducing stress hormone levels in the body. Studies show that spending time outdoors in the company of greenery and the natural world can reduce psychological stress and biophysical markers, i.e., cortisol levels. Which is important because the presence […]
Should you be worried about breathing dirty air? Air quality is a concern for everyone. Exercising outdoors in some area may put people at a greater risk for complications from exposure to ozone and smoke filled air than for those who do not. Ozone is pollution formed from the emissions of cars and trucks, wood […]
The Rendezvous Trailside Wellness (RTW) program offers fun and inspiring experiences that embrace therapeutic properties of the outdoors, enabling you and your family to connect with nature and the Rendezvous community. Simply view exercise videos on your mobile device while on the trail or download prior to heading out! Our experiences include naturalist hikes, health […]
By now you are probably aware that plastic is lurking in the nation’s food supply. For more than a decade, the Environmental Working Group (EWG), a non-profit organization has been on the forefront of sounding the alarm and educating the public on key issues and potential health risks of plastic chemicals leaching into our food […]
Humans have a kinship with other organisms in our need for sunlight and natural light. Natural light is the best source of light available and impossible to reproduce. Studies have shown that natural light or the lack of natural light can affect our mood states and lead to depression. Light affects our levels of serotonin. […]
It’s winter! Are you getting your daily dose of Vitamin N (Nature)? We all know that no matter what the season, we need fresh air and sunshine for hormone regularity and to feel good. It’s easy to do during the warmer seasons, but did you know that missing even a few days of natural sunlight […]
Most of us associate summer with sunscreen because the sun is brightly shining and for the most part, it’s hot. However, even during the cold, dank, dark months of winter, UV rays are still penetrating our skin and causing skin aging and potential damage. According to the Skin Cancer Foundation (SCF), UVB rays, the prominent […]
During the winter months many of us spend the majority of our time indoors where the air is stale and the light artificial. Indoor heating, electrical equipment, computers and TV screens can all have a negative affect on the air we breathe and how we feel. Research has shown that our environment contributes up to […]
Feeling a little “out of sorts?” Could be that your feeling cooped up in the office and not getting enough fresh air. This time of year many of us spend our time indoors where the air is stale and the light artificial. The elements of modern day-to-day living act to drain our energy systems and […]
