Comments on: 7 Ways Camping Improves Health & Circadian Rhythm

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 22:41:22 +0000

In reply to Carrie Beth Baranoski. Unfortunately no, but it does look beautiful :)

By: Carrie Beth Baranoski

Carrie Beth Baranoski — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 17:14:38 +0000

Katie,
Do you know where the picture at the top of your article was taken? It looks amazing.

By: Anubhav

Anubhav — Mon, 22 May 2023 09:39:06 +0000

Basically, and to summarize it, you will be in the outdoors and that has many types of therapeutic effects. That is the summary of how camping solo or with family really works.

By: Candace

Candace — Mon, 08 Apr 2019 14:32:55 +0000

We are planning on camping this summer (IF the snow ever melts – and it’s snowing today – April 4th!) and love all things camping BUT what to do about light? Your blog on camping equipment talks about using bright LED lights. While I understand the problems with the blue light, etc., using a kerosene lamp in a tent doesn’t sound safe – either the fire or the fumes. Any other ideas? Really hard not to use a flashlight!

Thanks, Candace

By: Candace

Candace — Sat, 06 Apr 2019 14:31:44 +0000

We are planning on camping this summer (IF the snow ever melts!) and love all things camping BUT what to do about light? Your blog on camping talks about using bright LED lights. While I understand the problems with the blue light, etc., using a kerosene lamp in a tent doesn’t sound safe – either the fire or the fumes. Any other ideas? Really hard not to use a flashlight!

Thanks, Candace

By: Scot Mills

Scot Mills — Fri, 02 Jun 2017 18:55:57 +0000

Thanks for some great insights, and for another excuse for me to get away to the woods!

I have noticed the difference in sleep quality not only when I am camping, but also when I do as you suggest and reduce the artificial light around me in the evenings at home. I try to turn off the computer as long before bedtime as I can, and then try to read until it is too dark to see, which means time for some of the best sleep ever!

Thanks again, not only for this post, but for a super informative blog in general. I am currently starting out as a natural blogger/freelancer, and your posts give me something to aspire to (as well as to thoroughly enjoy reading).

Best, from a Wellness Papa!

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Sun, 07 May 2017 01:02:18 +0000

In reply to Peggy D..... Ones that use fire and not LED or blue spectrums of light. We have an old one that my parents had when I was young that is kerosene.

By: Tuukka

Tuukka — Fri, 05 May 2017 12:15:56 +0000

Nice post, but may I add one thing. Qi gong stretching for your legs just before bed (or lying in bed) before falling a sleep it pretty good. There are some videos on Youtube about it.

You mentioned about japanese habit of going and walking in the forest for health reasons. The same is common in Finland too:) Many people have their summer cottage somewhere in the forest or at lake.

By: Laurali Star

Laurali Star — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 21:53:02 +0000

Great post! So happy to see a fellow nature lover. I love camping and I used to be a girl scout troop leader for my oldest daughter. To me, this is the stuff dreams are made of. Camping is more like real life to me. It’s raw, rugged, and serene. Love your blog so much!

~Laurali Star

By: Mary

Mary — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 15:13:25 +0000

In reply to Katie - Wellness Mama. Thank you for your response and for allowing my slightly harsh comment to stay lol. I'm happy we can still be friends and I will continue to trust your guidance in my on going quest towards a healthier lifestyle

By: Katie - Wellness Mama

Katie - Wellness Mama — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:47:57 +0000

In reply to Mary. Hi Mary, thanks so much for letting me know about this. All the ads on the site are run through a network, and while everyone sees different ads based on their browsing history and things they've searched for, companies and products that I disagree with are not supposed to show up on the site... ever! Needly to say, I just contacted AdThrive, the company who runs the ad network I use and demanded they pull those ads immediately. So thank you for letting me know about your experience, as the feedback helps me to monitor what others are seeing and I can have them tweak the settings accordingly.

By: Crystal

Crystal — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 19:59:11 +0000

All I’ve had on my mind since I moved back home in 2001 is camping. Out of this time I’ve missed a total of 6 years due to my own health and taking care of my mother. This morning I was just figuring out how much vacation time I will have and trying to decide when to take it.
I’ve camped the same area in the Ozarks since I was born. There’s rivers and creeks with gentile rapids I float down (on a tube) and lots of fossil rocks to hunt. I pitch my tent and take my cushy fold up chase lounge. This year I think I’ll use my zero gravity chair. I like to go in August so I can watch the Persieds Meteor Shower.
I’ve done much traveling and seen many things in the USA, been to Mexico and Canada. Just give me my old stomping grounds and I’m the happiest camper you’ll ever meet 😉

By: Aimee

Aimee — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:24:24 +0000

We have spent the past years living in our tents for extended periods-taking a house over winter or for birth of a baby only. We&our children almost always therefore follow a natural circadian rhythm&I can only attest to the benefits described.Maintaining it in a house proves much more difficult&we find ourselves drawn into the cycle of business that artificial light creates however thankfully we often pass out with the kids anyway!! Highly recommend getting into the outdoors for strong,resiliant&balanced children who know how to creatively entertain themselves with nothing but sticks for days on end&are miles ahead of their peers in all academic areas despite minimal focussed ‘teaching’!

By: Mary

Mary — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 13:05:50 +0000

I have been following you for a few years now and honestly you have become my go to search for any natural queries. Thank you for that.
But what’s up with the ads? Awhile back I visited and there were ads for Clorox and I thought, lol Katie wouldn’t use that. Next there was an ad for Preperation H and again I thought, lol I don’t think she would use that either.
But today there was an ad for modernag.org. I had to click it to confirm what I couldn’t believe to be true.
But it is MONSANTO!!!
What the hell??
I actually feel very let down on a personal level. I know we all have to eat, I get it. I’ve clicked on Amazon links you’ve provided and I’ve made some purchases and felt ok, even good about that small support for you. But advertising what I believe to be the biggest threat to the health of our people is beyond acceptable. You cannot promote yourself as wanting to help families be healthy and lead healthy lives while being financially supported by this monster. I’m so disappointed.

By: Peggy D....

Peggy D.... — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:28:00 +0000

You mentioned natural lanterns. What do you mean?

By: Peggy D....

Peggy D.... — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 14:25:52 +0000

My husband and I love to camp. We are newly retired and spent 7 weeks in our motor home this winter. Sleeping in a tent on the ground isn’t so fun in your mid-60’s! We will make an effort to use candles for evening light instead of the rv lights. What else would you suggest? I think you said ‘natural’ lighting. We love campfires also. So relaxing but most nights it was too cold even with a fire and we played cards or games inside and needed light. I love your website Katie! Thank you!