5 Reasons a Washing Line is Good For Your Health

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Sunshine 1. While using a clothesline to enjoy the sun. Everyone needs a small amount of sun exposure each day, about 20 minutes of sunlight on the skin is recommended, it's just about the same amount of time it takes to hang clothes on the clothesline, and return at a later time. The sun is essential to obtain the vital vitamin D, because of skin cancer are the fears of many people to avoid sun at all. But those 20 minutes are crucial. Without vitamin D, your bodydevelop liver or kidney disorders, and your bones will weaken meaning they may break more easily or develop osteoporosis. So get out there, get the washing on the line and it'll do you good.

2 Fresh air. That beautiful breeze that makes clothes smell fresh and lovely will make you feel fresh and lovely too. Fresh air stimulates the senses, it wakes our minds and our bodies up. If you are stuck in all day doing housework, using the washing line will give you a much needed break. If you are off to work then using the washing line first will wake you up and bringing the washing in is relaxing at the end of the day.

3 Fat fighting. Hanging clothes on a washing or clothes line burns calories! Yes it is true housework is good for our bodies. All that bending is good for the thighs, calves and buttocks. Reaching up with the arms works the stomach, back and arm muscles so you'll be toned and gorgeous all over. Lose weight and feel fit while enjoying the fresh air.

4 Reduce stress. Washing lines can reduce stress levels. Enjoying the peaceful tranquility of your garden is a great way to unwind. Take your time at the washing line, can you hear birds singing? Listen for the wind in the trees, enjoy nature, enjoy being outside. Take deep full breaths, relax and smile.

5 Healthy lungs. Washing lines are good for your lungs. Drying clothes outside keeps moisture out of the home and out of your airways. Those electric driers take the water out of clothes but they pump it into your home through the drier door. Hanging clothes on a washing line is much better for your body.

So there you have it - five reasons a washing line is good for your health. So get outside, get active and be fitter and healthier for it.