Winter hiking: Winter hiking is possible on all hiking trails that are walkable in winter. Calorie consumption per hour of winter hiking is around 250 kilocalories. Exercise in the sun and fresh air releases serotonin, the “happiness hormone”, which counteracts both physical stress reactions and the “winter blues”, thus lifting the mood. Winter hiking is […]
Indication: metabolic syndrome
Honey
Honey is a highly nutritional food with a low glycaemic index. Honey consumption reduces blood sugar levels and prevents excessive weight gain. It also improves lipid metabolism by reducing total cholesterol, triglycerides and low-density lipoprotein while increasing high-density lipoprotein, decreasing the risk of atherogenesis. In addition, honey enhances insulin sensitivity that further stabilizes blood glucose […]
Medium altitude (1,000 – 2,500 metres)
In contrast to UV radiation, which increases with altitude and is associated with vitamin D synthesis, fine dust pollution reduces as the altitude increases. Furthermore, shorter flowering phases and more extreme weather conditions lead to a change in vegetation at higher altitudes, which in turn significantly reduces allergen concentrations compared to lower-lying natural habitats. The […]
Alpine mountain hiking
The main reasons for hiking are experiencing nature, fresh air, the beauty of nature and landscape, fauna and flora. Another aspect that is becoming increasingly important is health as a motive for hiking holidays, with the scientific evidence of the positive effects of hiking on health and well-being now constantly growing. One of the first […]