It takes only one glimpse to know why many people fall in love with Baguio City. The scenic spots, the cold weather, the bustling community, and so much more all create the charming atmosphere of the city that entices people to keep coming back to the city. And from merely being visitors, many people soon choose to settle in the city for a variety of reasons such as starting a family, retirement, and a change of scenery. Aside from the previously mentioned perks, there are a lot more reasons why Baguio is an ideal place to live in—one of those is the numerous health benefits.
Cold Climate
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Aside from providing a short reprieve from the lowland heat, Baguio City’s cool weather has tons of health benefits. It can lower your risk of getting certain diseases. Though you’re likely to catch a cold, of course, other viruses and bacteria that can get you sick can’t survive in such cold conditions. The cold also kickstarts your immune system into gear helping you fight off infections. Aside from that it also helps you sleep better, helps you think more clearly, and burn more calories. The cool weather is also great for your skin as it helps reduce inflammations and puffiness.
Organic Food
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In Baguio City, you’ll never run out of fresh and cheap organic food. Plenty of farmers in the region still keep to natural and clean methods to grow their crops. So, keeping a healthy and well-balanced diet here wouldn’t be much of a problem as you can fill yourself up with as much produce as you want.
Immediate Workouts
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Here, people are encouraged to walk when possible instead of using their cars. It helps alleviate congestion in the city. And it also is an immediate workout for you. Just walking from Burnham Park to Upper Session Road already burns 45 calories. So, just imagine if you walked more. The great thing is that it won’t feel as tiring and sticky thanks to the cool weather.
Green Spots
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Plenty of researches has proven that spending time in nature has both mental and physical benefits to people. Fortunately, Baguio has plenty of green spots that are easy to access for anyone. For instance, Camp John Hay has the forest bathing trail where you can immerse yourself in peace and tranquility and share the natural life energy of the forest.