Health Benefits of Using a Porch Swing

Did you know that a porch swing brings a number of health benefits to your home? They help to relieve stress, boost circulation, and maybe even improve concentration. The back-and-forth motion of a porch swing may help lower stress, some medical professionals believe. Think about rocking chairs and how relaxed they can make you feel. Studies have indicated that the rocking motion reduces breathing and heart rates. A porch swing doesn’t have the same motion, exactly, but you get the picture. Relaxation and reduced stress go hand-in-hand, and are important health benefits that affect every other area of your life.

In some cases, swinging can improve poor circulation. It may even tone down the appearance of varicose veins. Something as simple as a porch swing? Yes, indeed.

Others believe that the motion may stimulate the cerebral cortex. One of the functions of this part of the brain is to help us focus. So that would mean that rocking could improve your concentration a bit.

And, of course, there’s the benefit of getting outside. Fresh air, interaction with other people, sunlight. Moderate sunlight is healthy for you. It helps your body produce vitamin D and can stimulate endorphins. With all these great health benefits, why wait any longer to find a porch swing?