Healing climatic health resorts are characterized by definition as being therapeutically effective - through a wide variety of climatic stimuli. We already have more details about this in our article on Heilklima explained. But how can it affect our psychological well-being?

Good mood booster light

The light intensity is more intense in a healing climate and therefore helps to increase the good mood level. As the intensity outdoors is usually above 2,500 lux (light intensity), the production of the sleep hormone melatonin is reduced. We feel fitter, more alert and significantly more vital. For example, the symptoms of seasonal mood swings - also known as the winter blues - can be alleviated just as well by a daily walk outdoors as by an hour of artificial light exposure every day.

Breathe deeply: breath by breath

Breathing freely and carefree: that is pure well-being. But how can you be sure that the air is actually particularly pure? You can tell by looking at the trees. This is where the so-called bearded lichen feels at home. They only grow in abundance where the air is really pure, e.g. in a state-approved climatic health resort.

The places with healing caves go one step further. The extraordinary climate in the tunnel is a retreat for people with respiratory problems or allergies. The special properties of the mine air: constantly cool (5 to 12 °C), high relative humidity and free of dust, germs, allergens, pollen and ozone.

Vitamins from the sun 

An important factor for healthy bones, a fit immune system and a good mood is an adequate supply of vitamin D in the body. Precursors of vitamin D are formed in the skin by UVB radiation from the sun. In our latitudes, however, sufficient UVB radiation only reaches the earth in the months from May to October. It is therefore important to replenish the body's own depots in the summer months, as only ten to 20 percent of the required vitamin D can be absorbed through food. Depending on your skin type and the time of year, it is therefore recommended to expose yourself to the sun for ten to 25 minutes to boost vitamin D production.

Get out, exercise and enjoy nature and the healing climate with its positive health-promoting properties. This improves your mood, boosts your metabolism and increases your immune system. 

In a nutshell: exercise + bathing in air = increased well-being.

Climatic health resorts

Healing climate - natural and free from harmful environmental influences - a healthy and intact climate. In a climatic health resort, fine dust and air pollution are foreign words.